by Vincent | Sep 22, 2017 | Blog, Force Multiplier, Growth, Personal Development, Professional Development
What makes Tiger Woods great? What made Berkshire Hathaway Chairman Warren Buffett the world’s premier investor? We think we know: Each was a natural who came into the world with a gift for doing exactly what he ended up doing. As Buffett told Fortune not long ago, he... 
by Vincent | Sep 21, 2017 | Blog, Business Skills, Force Multiplier, Genius Maker, Professional Development, The Steely System
As a Marine Corps Logistics Officer, I’ve enjoyed managing the business of the Marine Corps in various capacities since I was commissioned in 1992. When I was 28 years old, I was responsible for literally millions of dollars of equipment and assets. It’s amazing what... 
by Vincent | Sep 19, 2017 | Blog, Business Skills, Professional Development, Uncategorized
Reflect for a moment… Focus on the metaphors which these two words bring to mind… First, the gladiator. Many of us see Russell Crowe, and his recent depiction of the gladiator warrior on the big screen. Strong, resilient, capable, idealistic, balanced. The gladiator... 
by Vincent | Sep 19, 2017 | Blog, Genius Maker, Growth, Personal Development
Today we celebrated the life, and mourned the passing, of my employer and mentor, Chet Holmes. The funeral service at the Catholic Church of Santa Monica was a reunion of sorts, and many people that loved Chet gathered to pay their respects. One of the great things... 
by Vincent | Sep 19, 2017 | Blog, Force Multiplier, Genius Maker, Growth
What ever happened to achievement; the good old fashioned American work ethic? The attitude that made this wonderful country what it is today… the inspiration fostered by our forefathers, as they put their lives on the line for what they believed in… It’s almost like... 