Every leader love to say they trust their gut. It sounds bold. It sounds decisive. It’s also, more often than not, a nice way of saying “I didn’t look at the numbers.” Here’s the thing: the numbers don’t lie. Gut instinct does — constantly, confidently, and without ever admitting it. Data doesn’t just report the past. It tells a story about your future Having worked in sales early in my career before moving into finance…
By Alan D. Benson Let’s be completely realistic about the trajectory of any career or life path: you are going to experience bad days. You are going to hit turbulent weather. No matter how many degrees you earn, certifications you complete, or trades you master, life is guaranteed to throw complex challenges your way. The question isn’t whether you will face an unexpected drop. The real question is: When you have to land, do you…
The independent drive of a young man is a beautiful thing to witness because he is showing initiative, drive, and focus; however, while it is good to have that independence, he must remain mindful that the climb is much easier when someone is there to help him climb the mountain. For example, I recently watched a Steve Harvey reel that highlighted a dynamic playing out in families across the country. A highly successful, prominent professional…
If you are running a small or medium-sized business today, your inbox is probably flooded with software companies promising that their new “AI-powered” tool will instantly solve all your problems. It is exhausting, and, quite frankly, it is causing many business owners to waste money on software subscriptions they don’t actually need. True operational efficiency isn’t about buying every flashy new tool on the market. It is about organizing your business so that technology works…
Upon reflecting on the rearing of my children, the technological landscape has evolved tremendously. Now, we live in a world where children learn to swipe a touchscreen before they learn to tie their shoes. Traditional pillars of literacy—reading, writing, and mathematics—have long anchored our national educational systems. But as artificial intelligence integrates into the fabric of daily life, this triad is no longer sufficient. To truly prepare the next generation for the world they will…