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“FEAR” by Bob Woodward

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There is a reason Bob Woodward is one of the most highly respected journalists covering American politics and his latest book, “FEAR,” is proof why: “FEAR” is a thoroughly researched, fact-based work that pulls back the curtain on the disorganized chaos caused by current president Donald Trump. The book pre-ordered a million copies–a prodigious number […]

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Pete, Sparky, and How to Manage People

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I shared a two-and-a-half hour plane ride yesterday with tarnished baseball legend Pete Rose. We talked at length about friends we share, baseball, horses and horse racing, life in Las Vegas, and Cabo San Lucas. Pete’s baseball knowledge and recall is encyclopedic. Mine I thought was good. After listening to Pete share thoughts on the […]

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How to Argue on Social Media

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As social media wastes increasing amounts of time and cloud memory, those that engage soon come to realize that interfacing with others is not the happy, genteel arena it was originally designed to be. The sites have devolved into spit pits of often rude, crude, or lewd sword fighting. Skirmishes are not for the meek […]

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Trump’s Biggest Problem

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Like most Americans, I am suffering from bickering fatigue. The more emotional the president acts as special investigator Robert Mueller’s investigation creeps toward 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue the more determinedly his intimidated Republican defenders dig in and defend, and more confidently opposition Democrats anticipate blood in the water. What’s going on is unprecedented in modern American […]

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Mimi’s Soho: Finding a Niche

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On a recent three-week business trip through the United Kingdom and Kenya I was able to experience some interesting small business setups worth sharing. One is a small hotel, Mimi’s Soho, which has found a niche its clientele is loyally rewarding. Mimi’s is in Soho, the bohemian section of London’s famed West End theatre district. […]

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New book release update: Pro Selling

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Written for those new to professional selling as well as those wanting to improve their results quickly, Pro Selling remains on track for a spring release. The book is the seventh in my sales and behavioral influence/mindfulness library. More specifics will be available soon. To gain an idea of the book’s subject matter and focus, […]

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Oscar Nominees: Who Deserves to Win

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I write motion picture screenplays and watch movies all the time (but very little television). Having seen all the films nominated in this year’s major categories, here are my picks for most deserving winners. Films and names are sequenced as released by the academy. I have rated each film in its category. The number to […]

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New Book Announcement

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Very excited to announce my 14th book, which is scheduled for release in late spring: “Pro Selling (How to Succeed at the World’s Greatest Profession)” is written for new and ambitious sales professionals who aspire to accelerate up the performance curve quickly. The book is a “how to” and “what to know” teaching guide that […]

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