Justin Donald
For decades, we’ve followed the rule that business is business. To put it another way, profitability matters more than making a difference. This viewpoint has changed, though, as more and more businesses embrace the “business as a force for good” mentality. As Cheryl Fields Tyler, CEO of Blue Beyond Consulting, points out in Forbes, “Business…
Read MoreIf an economic downturn doesn’t occur, it will be surprising. Inflation has remained tamed for over a year thanks to the Federal Reserve’s interest rate hikes. We have already seen more stringent credit conditions. There are even some regional banks that have closed their doors. However, even the Fed’s staff economists anticipate a recession even…
Read MoreCan you imagine building a business that keeps growing even after you leave? What this means is that you have worked hard, and you’ve built a great business, and when you leave that business, you will be left with the freedom to do other things — while still reaping the rewards from your business’ success.…
Read MoreOver the past decade, video has become one of the most significant trends in marketing. However, video marketing continues to gain popularity — and marketers are getting better results than ever before. Don’t believe me? Check out these eye-opening stats: In the US, there are 244.4 million people who watch digital videos. It is estimated…
Read MoreThe career of Chris Pronger as a defenceman was absolutely legendary. As a professional hockey player, Pronger won the Norris Trophy and Hart Trophy as the league’s best defenseman and MVP with St. Louis in 2000, the Stanley Cup with Anaheim in 2007, and the gold medal with Canada at the 2010 Winter Olympics. Additionally,…
Read MoreJonathan Keyser believes that he became the worst version of himself as he entered the cutthroat world of commercial real estate brokerage. After a while, he got tired of it. Why? In the pursuit of success, he started sacrificing his values. Through selfless leadership, he transformed his brokerage firm into an eight-figure company. According to…
Read MoreLet’s be honest. Most people aren’t happy about the taxes that they have to pay. However, as author and columnist Holly Sklar explains, “Taxes are how we pool our money for public health and safety, infrastructure, research, and services — from the development of vaccines and the Internet to public schools and universities, transportation, courts,…
Read MoreHow do great leaders succeed? Why do they inspire those around them to perform at their peak? To answer those questions, I spoke with leadership expert Jon Gordon in November 2021. There have been a number of organizations put to the test by Jon’s leadership principles, including NFL, NBA, MLB coaches and teams, Fortune 500…
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