Authors have been working together on anthologies for centuries. Why? Shared workload – multiple contributors rather than one author writing an entire book on their own. Benefit from varied experiences and talents. Multiple authors typically mean multiple audiences –...

There is tremendous value and benefit to having military experience.  It has had a lasting impact on me and I am thankful for the experience. I learned a number of lessons and values which had a direct impact on my ability to be successful in later endeavors and...

Deciding what you want to do with your life and your career is not revolutionary – it is evolutionary. Since you will spend much of your life at work you owe it to yourself to understand what inspires you and motivates you, and match those beliefs with your...

These are very uncertain times as we are faced with a host of issues which we have never encountered. Terms such as quarantine, containment, and social distancing which were not in our daily lexicon are now commonly discussed. This is unfamiliar territory, which...

The mettle of an organization and an individual’s character are revealed in how they deal with failure.  Avoidance is not a winning strategy.  You have to face failure head-on.  When you do find yourself in this predicament, adhere to these basic steps for your...

Success is a number of things done consistently well, across the spectrum.  Failure is the antithesis, with the reasons for failure caused by any one or a combination of the following: 1. Staying in your Comfort Zone – We place a high value on winning above all else;...

What is worse than failing?  One answer is, “Never trying and never knowing.”  That is even worse than failure, as you will one day sit back, reflect, and wonder, “What if?”  You may even regret it and say, “If I had it to do all over again, I would have given it a...

Below is why I believe that Sharp Leadership is a manual, to overcome adversity in any environment and in any stage of life. I believe that everyone in the world should have a copy of this book, on them at all times, as they go on this journey called life. Life is...

Goals are achieved with commitment – not just interest – in doing something.  Goals require unyielding resolve, self-control, and passionate belief in your vision.  You must be 100 per cent committed, otherwise you will sabotage yourself along the way. Once you...

Strategy and implementation are inextricably linked.  It is important to put together a plan on how the strategy will be implemented, as a poorly implemented strategy will compromise the results.  The biggest mistakes a company makes when implementing a strategy are...

The essence of any company strategy is how the company’s offerings compare to the competition, how to gain an edge, and how to sustain this edge or difference.  There are three basic types of strategy that a company can implement. Cost – This strategy, which could...

Successful companies have two inextricably linked characteristics in common.  First, they have good people. Second, strategy is not given lip service. These companies place a high priority on developing a strategic plan.  The benefits of having a well-conceived...