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Hired at 25 – Fired at 35: The Turning Point for the CEO of Dunkin Donuts

Robert Rosenberg (Bob) was 25 years old when his dad asked him to take over the family business. It was 1963. Thirty-five years later the company (Dunkin Donuts) had grown from a 10… Continue reading →

Why Purpose Matters: The 7 Powers of Purpose

A leader without purpose is lost in a world of opportunity. The 7 powers of purpose: Grit. A leader with purpose has reason to fight through adversity. “If we possess our why of… Continue reading →

Of All the Complaints I’ve Heard about Bosses, I’ve Never Heard this One

Top Complaints about bosses: My boss takes credit for my work. My boss doesn’t trust me. She seems to assume that I’m going to fail. My boss doesn’t care that I’m overworked. I… Continue reading →

How Humble Leadership Really Works

Humility isn’t: Slow and stupid. Afraid to acknowledge strengths and talents. Passive and weak. Easily manipulated. Satisfied with mediocrity. Disinclined to bring up tough issues. Reluctant to act. 3 strengths of humility: #1.… Continue reading →

Dear Dan: I Don’t want to Give my Clients to a Less Competent Colleague

Dear Dan, Your blog is immensely helpful. Here is a topic that I have not seen yet. I am successful in winning work, especially repeat work from the same customers. I am a… Continue reading →

The Dream is Alive, but the Ladder is Broken

NEW BOOK GIVEAWAY!! 20 copies available!! Leave a comment on this guest post by John Hope Bryant to become eligible for one of 20 complimentary copies of his new book, “Up From Nothing:… Continue reading →