When I graduated from college, a mentor of mine armed me with a book of adages. Wow — just what a 21 year does not want; another book! Today, as I reflect back on that date time in my life, that book may very well be one of the most powerful performance roadmaps I have ever come across. Play a little adage word game and see... Read More »

What is the true quest for wealth? Is it having a million dollars in the bank? Having the mansion on the hill? Having servants at your beck and call? Many people have a distorted picture of what wealth and success truly is. They equate it with how many possessions they can acquire, how much money they can make and in what social... Read More »

Recession is defined as the downward movement of economic growth. Global economic recession is now felt all over the Country. Launching a business can be the most efficient route to renewed financial security. Not all new businesses make it. however. A great deal of any company’s success is within the control of the owner. Owning... Read More »

How is your business plan working for you? Are you satisfied with your organization’s progress toward your vision? Are you pleased with your employees’ commitment to and performance toward your plan? How do you feel about your company’s current profit performance compared to its profit earning potential? Many companies in today’s... Read More »

The Oklahoma Air and Army National Guard, with close to 10,000 members and their families, is a huge and diverse organization that plays an important part in the defense and security of the United States of America and the State of Oklahoma. The challenge to any large enterprise, like the Guard, is that not one member of our Guard... Read More »

Arthur is one of the unusual psych ward characters in the movie Patch Adams, who unwittingly teaches Patch something about becoming a physician. “What do you see?” he asks, holding up his four fingers in front of Patch’s face. “Four,” Patch sheepishly replies. Committed to get his message across, Arthur emphatically repeats... Read More »

So what do I mean by Be Purposeful ? I mean Define Your Goal. Once your purpose (your goal) is defined it permits the development of a useful Action Plan. Without a purpose we end up running around like chickens with their heads cut off. It’s disturbing to observe entrepreneurs, clients, and peers I work with labor randomly... Read More »

Integrity is a matter of being true to a set of moral standards. Why have so many issues of integrity arisen in our land? 1.) First of all, millions of people have rejected the Bible as the authoritative Word of God on the subject of morals. In place of the Bible, people have put their own standards as the final authority. It’s... Read More »

Over the past several years, I’ve turned my personal studies toward the subjects of failure and success – both in my own life and through the examination of others throughout history. To sum it up in two words, “Everyone fails.” The difference between those who ultimately achieve lofty success and those who don’t is something... Read More »

Starting a professional services firm can be a daunting task. I founded EverGreen Solutions in June 2000 as a technology consulting firm serving the real estate management industry. Starting my firm was a natural choice for me, as I had been actively involved in the real estate management industry for many years prior to starting... Read More »