There's no better time to pause and reflect upon the many blessings in our lives. B elieve it or not, the world will survive a few days without our business devotion, so go ahead and invest your day with friends...
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Is Lee Child getting tired of Jack Reacher?
Jack Reacher is back in The Midnight Line, #22 in this series from Lee Child. Is Lee Child tired of writing about Reacher? Here's what Lee Child had to say about it.
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Monday Quote of the Week: Everything that counts can’t be counted
When you consider this simple but insightful quotation, pay close attention to how it applies to your business. We often say, “whatever gets measured, gets done” … or words to that effect. Everything you can count may not be worth...
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Monday Quote of the Week
The sooner you get clear about this, the sooner you'll get to ... “Do What You Can Control.” “Control What You Can Do.”
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Have you got my back … or will you fold your tent when the going gets tough?
Resourcefulness has nothing to do with access to resources. W e have more resources than ever before. That’s not what makes us resourceful. Early this morning, I headed to a favorite place just down the street to bring home a...
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Monday Quote of the Week: You Can Only Be the Best that YOU Can Be!
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There is No Satisfactory Substitute for Excellence.
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Are You Taking Steps to Get Ahead of the Next Disaster? | 12 Steps You Should Take Now.
The raging fires throughout Northern California now appear to be the worst fire disaster in California history. I t may seem like closing the barn door after the horse is gone, but now is a good time to consider what...
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“Learn-it-all” will always do better than “Know-it-all” … and a few tips on dealing with the tragedy of the NorCal fires
I know our friends, colleagues and clients in the wine country of Sonoma and Napa are reeling today from the tragedy and devastation brought about by the raging fires in Northern California, which at this moment, are still not under...
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Mark Twain lived a life without regrets. How about you?
At a recent Leadercast event, Andy Stanley spoke about bravery and encouraged everyone to concentrate on the "WOW" of every idea, not the "HOW". Always asking "HOW" saps the energy from new ideas and grounds it in the impossible before...
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Monday’s Quote of the Week
You can easily add your comment below, or by visiting our Facebook Page or @Exkalibur on Twitter. I visit them every day and look forward to discussing these ideas and concepts with you.
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I’ve Spent a Professional Lifetime Becoming a Productivity Junkie
No, I don't want to count the hours (honestly, thousands over 30 years) I've devoted to learning about Productivity … its processes, workflows, tools … and more. I f you’ve been an Exkalibur Subscriber for long, you have seen a...
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Monday’s Quote of the Week: September 25, 2017
It’s not too late to sign up for our FREE Webinar, How to Create an Accountable Organization. It’s built for leaders who want to become more effective, and frankly, are sick and tired of chasing people down to get things...
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Getting to the Point | The Exkalibur Newsletter | September 22, 2017
This week we’re Getting to the Point in a slightly different manner. Last week, we declared a “bye” week to give the Exkalibur team a well-deserved break, but Murphy was lurking about and sent out today’s Quote of the Week...
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Monday’s Quote of the Week: September 18, 2017
Don't forget to sign up for our FREE Webinar, How to Create an Accountable Organization. It's at Noon this Wednesday, September 20. If you sign up and can't make it, we'll send you the replay. Question: What are you...
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Getting to the Point | The Exkalibur Newsletter | September 15, 2017
The unprecedented damage by Hurricanes Harvey & Irma will leave our fellow citizens in a deep hole for months, if not years to come. We wish them Godspeed and the fastest possible recovery. Here are some of the highlights in...
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What Would You Scribble on the Back of an Envelope?
Who hasn't grabbed a napkin to jot down a note when nothing else was available? B ut did you capture memorable lines like these? On The Back of an Envelope It’s exciting, isn’t it, when we stumble across crumpled notes...
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Getting to the Point | The Exkalibur Newsletter | September 8, 2017
This week, the U.S. braces for another powerful hurricane headed toward South Florida. Our hearts and prayers go out to our friends in Florida ... while wishing that Irma would drop dead in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. Here...
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Red Swan by P.T. Deutermann
Red Swan by P. T. Deutermann (standalone) One of the most talent yet unheralded authors in the Mystery-Thriller-Suspense genre is P.T. Deutermann. He’s written a great 4-book series featuring Cam Richter, a Sheriff in North Carolina with his two German shepherds you...
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K-Street by M.A. Lawson
K-Street by M.A. Lawson (Kay Hamilton #3) M.A. Lawson is the pen name of Mike Lawson, an established author of the Joe DeMarco series, an excellent series about the unsung aide to the Speaker of the House, who’s always cleaning...
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Getting to the Point | The Exkalibur Newsletter | September 1, 2017
First and foremost, our hearts and prayers go out to our fellow citizens in Texas who are experiencing the unprecedented and horrific result of Hurricane Harvey which has devastated so much of the Lone Star State. It’s also refreshing, in...
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What Does This Mean to Us as Leaders: Leave No Man or Woman Behind?
Among many things, the Special Forces are famous for this credo: Leave No One Behind. How does that apply to your leadership? Leave No Man (or Woman) Behind The Navy SEALS are famous for many things, but one of their...
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The Late Show by Michael Connelly
The Late Show by Michael Connelly (Rene Ballard #1) For the first time following 20 books in the Harry Bosch series, Michael Connelly has developed a new character … introducing Renee Ballard, a fierce young detective fighting to prove herself...
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Getting to the Point | The Exkalibur Newsletter | August 25 2017
The Total Eclipse was the big national story this week, and I am excited to share a spectacular photo taken by one of our Exkalibur Team members. You don’t want to miss this gorgeous picture. In our business segments, read...
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