Leadership and Business Coaching
Finally — after years of intent but not pulling the trigger, I signed up for the John Maxwell Leadership Certification. […]
Non-stop Personal Development
I get asked a lot in my training courses about my own training disciplines. In reality, if I expected to
Bon Appetit — A few Days in Cannes
Although the Sales Training in Cannes was off the hook, this piece
Against the Odds
This piece is about overcoming. It’s about realizing it isn’t all you. Success requires a team, and if the team
As Ferrara as the Eye Can See
A day off in Bologna, Italy with available co-workers spells rail trip. Today we celebrated our Saturday by heading to
From Christening to Retirement in One Day
As I have posted in this space many times… I feel its such a blessing to be in the Ducati
Writing/Publishing
Blurb helps us publish again.
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When Your View is From the Inside
Time and time again you’ll hear a critical word from an insider. You’ll be at a party and hear a
When You Know Youré Good
Over the last week, I’ve had the awesome privilege of opening up a new Press Center for Ducati North America…
A New Chapter Begins
What a tumultuous year. As the trainer of a major Manufacturer, we transitioned to new management, lost our local training
Defining Success and the Pursuit of it
For years, I have pictured different versions of success in my life as I relentlessly depended on my faith in
Such a Busy Whirlwind 2015!
It’s been a huge year for Ducati North America, which in turn means a huge year for me. So far
Back to the Tri-Colore
Through a cacophony of mis-steps, training this year has been full of challenges. Now on late notice, the Technical
Establishing Priority (life and otherwise)
Lately as I interact with other families and individuals, I am completely dumbfounded by the logic employed. You see, I
About a Ball
Last year, I had the wonderful opportunity to visit Bologna, Italy in the summer. Walking the streets of Bologna after
What a Difference a Year Makes
Trite but true, I am sitting in my living room after saying goodbye to my Italian Boss shocked at how
Home From the Motherland
Being in Bologna, where the company is founded, is an amazing experience. If you’ve followed me on Facebook, Twitter and
The Motherland
I have said it before in these pages that I LOVE my job. Well this week is going to be
Cutting Slack in the Business World
There is a strange cultural phenomenon occurring in business. It’s this idea that suppliers, manufacturers and the like need to
Inner Conflict
I have an awesome job! I get to play on the world’s most premier motorcycles, visit the factory, craft