Primitive life was ostensibly about survival. What we did to survive—to simply live—at that point in time was an all consuming endeavor occupying most of our waking hours. As mankind developed, we began distinguishing between those things which we do to survive and those things which we do to enjoy our survival. As we continue [...]

So, my thought is if you have a particular understanding of the type of lifestyle you’re trying to inculcate with the enterprise you’ve created, competition isn’t a question of competition, it’s a question of a challenge to the lifestyle you’re accustomed to. My point of departure for an enterprise is that it is the process [...]

In the nature of Viger, the laws of the universe have literally engineered their own comprehension. Under this vision, the universe is not fundamentally a random collection of dead matter and the emergence of life and intelligence is not some weird accident. On the contrary, this vision says that intelligence is built into the physical [...]

Leaders don’t push, they pull. They don’t enforce, they reinforce. They don’t command. They inspire. Leaders lead, which implies a destination—someplace to be that isn’t here. They attract followers by flashing a light ahead. That’s what finally separates leaders from managers. Leaders start things; managers keep things going. Leaders trigger and shape change. Managers keep [...]

Providing the Process words by Jackie Larson After experiencing success as a litigation attorney and founder of a one-product empire in the 1990s, Larry Pino, CEO of Orlando-based Dynetech, had a breakthrough when he realized that his business could be bigger than he was. No matter how much you plan for the future, career paths [...]

While I appreciate that my response might sound just a wee bit wistful, it’s worth noting that you have to want to grow past 50 employees for a very specific reason. The most fun I ever had, as a company, was when I had under 50 employees. There was singular management. It was a spoke [...]

The enemy you don’t see coming is the most dangerous enemy you could ever confront. By the time you know he’s an enemy, you’re already gone. – August 28, 2006 What gets managed gets done. What gets rewarded gets done. – June 19, 2006 There are probably few things which compel my heart to joy [...]

What I’ve Learned In Life, or 10 Rules of Successful Living Speak clearly, directly and honestly Own what you do and say Never make a commitment you can’t keep A good idea effectively executed will beat a brilliant idea poorly executed You are the only brand you truly own; be vigilant in protecting yourself Don’t [...]