Attention Entrepreneurs: What Does It Take to Go From Basket Ball Star to a Business Champion?

“Legendary Leaders” Series, Part 2

Gold Star Action: Dream big and work hard to make your dreams come true is not a new concept.  Magic Johnson tells you not just what you need to do, but how to do it.  What is it you really want? When people come to Startegic to re-invent themselves, we [...]

Congratulations President Obama! From a Keynote to the White House

The inauguration of the 44th President will go down as one of the greatest moments in the history of the United States.  While everyone agrees President Barack Obama has his work cut out for him, his inauguration proved to be one of the most emotional days for Americans everywhere.  At times seeming both an inauguration [...]

“What Makes Your Business Successful?” Bill Marriott’s Answer Might Surprise You

Legendary leader, Bill Marriott, Jr., was asked that question at a recent conference.  His answer was brief:  “Communication, Communication, Communication.” I had the opportunity to speak at the same conference in New York with Mr. Marriott.  As a former television reporter, my instinctual “need to tell the story” role kicked in and I took note [...]

Do You have the Qualities It Takes to Get Elected President of the United States?

It didn’t matter which side of the political fence you cast your vote in last Tuesday’s emotional Presidential election. We all knew, no matter what the outcome, we were witnessing history in the making. Our tremendous privilege of voting in America for the candidate of choice made each of us a part of an historic [...]

Willie Wows on Wednesday

Day Three of the Democratic National Convention
Love him or not, voted for him once, twice, or never, Bill Clinton delivers an impacting emotionally charged speech like nobody else. He lived up to the Bill Clinton speaking magic on Wednesday night at the DNC. No one, not even the “Great Communicator,” President Reagan or any [...]