Ignite Presentation | Weekly Report for May 2, 2025
My friend and fellow Virginia Council of CEOs member Melissa Ball suggested that I do an Ignite Presentation at our annual retreat in Williamsburg. “Sure,” I replied. “What should I talk about?” “Talk about buying a boat…
The Pursuit of Happiness | Weekly Report for March 28, 2025
In 2011, the United Nations passed Resolution 65/309, which led to the creation of the World Happiness Report. It’s a joint effort by the UN and Oxford University with data from 140 countries collected by Gallup. The…
98% Of All Business Is Small Business | Weekly Report for March 14, 2025
Longtime readers of the Weekly Report will know I have stated “98% of all business is small business” on many occasions: in 2013, 2016, 2017, 2021, and last year, the phrase popped…
17 Years | Weekly Report for September 13, 2024
If you think about the span of 17 years, a lot can happen. That’s the difference between birth and prom. A human being can grow from a cute, cuddly baby…
Bon Voyage | Weekly Report for May 5, 2023
Ah, Cinco de Mayo is upon us. The 5th of May. Today is a drinking holiday that started as a small local celebration in Puebla, Mexico, but became an international phenomenon in the…