by Joseph Lalonde
There are areas of our lives that are absolute. We’re absolutely, 100% unwilling to change certain things. For most, these absolutes are: Our faith in God The love for our spouse/children Our integrity Generosity We believe these things make up our core. These...
by Joseph Lalonde
Thinking back over the years I’ve spent with many great leaders, one thing stands out above the rest: great leaders introduce people to other people. They make connections. You’ve probably experienced this as well. I remember my youth pastor...
by Joseph Lalonde
Growing up, who was your role model? Maybe it was your father or mother. It could have been Mr. Fred, your prosperous neighbor next door. Or could it have been Mrs. Goosen, your third-grade teacher? These role models demonstrated what success, family, and learning...
by Joseph Lalonde
While business and results are important, they’re not the most important things in life. Maybe even in business. Back in 2012, singer Fiona Apple realized this. She was booked for 12 dates in South America, but Apple postponed those tour dates because of...
by Joseph Lalonde
No one wants to do the wrong thing. Everyone wants to do the right, ethical thing. But sometimes, that gets tricky. We’re thrust into situations where speed is of the essence. Or we’re tired, crabby, and just want to be done. Or we don’t have...
by Joseph Lalonde
The thoughts that run through our minds have a lot of control over what happens in our lives. Our thoughts are the things we focus on, think about, and eventually pursue. A lot has been said about our thoughts and mindsets and how they are the rudder steering us in a...
