by Joseph Lalonde
When we think of things to be thankful for, the hard times are often not the first thing that comes to mind. In fact, they’re often the last thing we want to be thankful for. The death of a loved one, divorce, business troubles… All of these things are...
by Joseph Lalonde
Leaders are risk-takers. The risks they take aren’t off the cuff but rather well-thought-out calculated risks. They’ve pondered what could happen, would happen, and then act. We need more leaders who are risk takers. Take The Risk Vick Hope summed up...
by Joseph Lalonde
I struggled to get through Kevin Hart’s book I Can’t Make This Up. But I kept at it. It is the story of Kevin Hart’s life, his struggles, and his rise to comedic and film fame. Why did I struggle? Because Hart shares a lot of vulgarity. It... by Joseph Lalonde
Take a moment and think about your organization. What would you consider its most valuable asset? Would it be: The proprietary systems you have in place The physical office building employees come to work every day The physical server mainframe The list of clients you...
by Joseph Lalonde
No one wants to bring a poor candidate onto their team. We always look for the best, brightest, and hottest in our fields. So much so that we can get caught up in their skills. We pore over their resumes, ticking off the technical traits they have listed. ...
by Joseph Lalonde
We live in an older home, which means there are many things that could go wrong. One of those things happened recently. Our almost 40-year-old kitchen sink began to link. It was an ugly shade of white and cream. It looked like something out of Better Home And Gardens...