What’s been your biggest accomplishment so far this year? What about your biggest obstacle? On a scale from 1-100, how would you rate the job...
Category - Brian’s Letters
While speaking with a business owner last week about a big project he’s been working on for over a month, I asked, “Are you backing up your work to...
Welcome to Fall! My word for this week is innovation. According to Steve Jobs, “Innovation is the ability to see change as an opportunity—not a...
My word for this week is GROWTH. Whether you’re scaling your company, expanding your skill set, or navigating through challenges, growth...
My word for this week is opportunity. Peter Drucker famously said, “The entrepreneur always searches for change, responds to it, and exploits it as...
My word for this week is Influence. Influence is the power to shape outcomes, guide decisions, and inspire action—without force or authority. As...
Happy Tuesday, August 20th! My word for this week is Strategy. One of my favorite quotes on strategy is a Japanese proverb, “Strategy without...
My word for this week is Empowerment. In my world, empowerment means giving employees the authority, confidence, and resources to take control of...
My word for this week is Diversity in recognition of August being Black Business Month. I view diversity as a catalyst for innovation and growth in...
My word for this week is Mindset. In our Bricks or Sticks Community for business owners, we often discuss three types of business owner mindsets:...

