In his book, Winning, Jack Welch outlines several keys to creating a strategic plan that is realistic, honest, and attainable. He suggests asking several questions as you formulate your strategy:

What does the playing field look like now?- Who are the competitors?- Who has what share in each market?
What has the competition been up to?- […]

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For those of you who know me well, the list below is probably not surprising. I love to read, and usually have a nice pile of books in the “queue” that I’m working on or looking forward to diving into.

Books currently on my nightstand:

The Question of God: C.S. Lewis and Sigmund Freud debate God, […]

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My brother is starting out on his career, and was looking for some advice on writing a good resume.  I dropped him an email with some hints I’ve learned from reading and writing resumes over the past several years.  I thought sharing them might be useful… if not, I at least have my thoughts captured […]

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Isaac really enjoyed his spaghetti tonight.  He also wore much of his spaghetti, and you could argue used it for make up!
I snapped a few pictures to capture the moment.  This kid loves to eat!

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Isaac has an amazing fixation with anything that has buttons - but he’s especially intrigued by computers.  It is basically impossible to even use our computer when Isaac is awake.  If he catches you at the desk or with a laptop, he demands to be on your lap, and holding the mouse or banging on […]

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The weather this week has been absolutely gorgeous.  Who wouldn’t love eighty degrees in February? I guess that’s why I feel like I’m being robbed with each mortgage payment - great weather comes at a premium.
I was able to take Isaac to the park yesterday to enjoy the sunshine. He loved it!
Isaac at the parkIsaac […]

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What we do in life echoes in eternity.Maximus, Gladiator

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