Confronting the Harsh Reality of Uncertainty
“In this world, nothing can be certain but death and taxes,” a quote attributed to a letter written by Benjamin Franklin in 1789, certainly applies [...]
Automation in Manufacturing is Here to Stay, But that Doesn’t Mean Jobs Must Go Away
If you have a job in the manufacturing industry, the headlines about job loss due to technical advancements—the automation of processes that used to be [...]
I Walk So That Others Can Live
Every year in seven cities, thousands of men and women gather to walk 60 miles over the course of three days. Since 2003, the Susan G. [...]
5 Reasons to Invest in Associate Education and Development
Imagine this: Your team is performing well, your projections are on track, and everyone seems happy. Is this when you would invest in staff development? [...]
How Structure and Persistence Can Change Your Life in a Year
There are a lot of self-help book, products, and services out there that promise to “change your life” forever. The truth is, any number of [...]
CEO Connection’s Mid-Market Rising Star Award
At CEO Connection’s Mid-Market Convention this year, I was honored to be given the Rising Star award for my work as CEO of Pacesetter. Getting [...]
What ‘Love it or List it’ Teaches Us About Business
One of my favorite shows right now is Love It or List It, an addictive reality show about real estate in Canada and North Carolina [...]
How Being A Dog Owner Taught Me To Be a Great CEO
Owning a dog is a huge responsibility. The dogless population among us may think it’s all cuddles and bone-throwing, but there’s much more to it [...]
Change is Constant, Make it Work for You
Change is inevitable in all facets of our life. In the workplace, whether you are in the always-evolving start-up space or in a more consistent, [...]
Stress is a Killer: Don’t Let it Destroy You
“Worrying is like a rocking chair. It gives you something to do, but it doesn’t get you anywhere.” - Anonymous Stress is a killer. Be [...]