Road to where? Why? The apples? Although, Sabastapol was originally famous for apples, we came for the wine, food and a working steam mill. We were on the road in Marin County and heading for a couple days in Sonoma. We stopped over in Sabastapol because everything was booked in wine country. Sometimes the… Read More
A must see in LA is the Petersen Automotive Museum. Founded on June 11, 1994 by magazine publisher Robert E. Petersen, and his wife Margie, the Petersen Automotive Museum is owned and operated by the Petersen Automotive Museum Foundation. Previously located within the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, the museum is permanently housed… Read More
“Posterity! You will never know how much it cost the present generation to preserve your freedom! I hope you will make a good use of it. If you do not, I shall repent in heaven that I ever took half the pains to preserve it. – JOHN ADAMS” Excerpt From: Joshua Charles & Dennis Prager.… Read More
A valuable trait of a good leader is having a Positive Attitude You want to keep your team motivated towards the continued success of the company, and keep the energy levels up. Whether that means providing snacks, coffee, relationship advice, or even just an occasional beer in the office, remember that everyone on your team… Read More
Leaders set the right example. “Leadership is setting an example in the way you act each day, while focusing on the bigger picture. It’s about setting the tone for your team and organization in the way you interact with your own staff, your business partners and your customers. As a leader, it is your responsibility… Read More
Decisiveness All leaders must make tough decisions. It goes with the job. They understand that in certain situations, difficult and timely decisions must be made in the best interests of the entire organization, decisions that require a firmness, authority, and finality that will not please everyone. Extraordinary leaders don’t hesitate in such situations. They also… Read More
In looking for people to hire, you look for three qualities: integrity, intelligence, and energy. And if they don’t have the first, the other two will kill you.” — Warren Buffet “Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.” — Abraham Lincoln “Always do right.… Read More
If you live in Los Angeles or just visiting, the Santa Barabara Cars and Coffee Sunday morning event is well worth the drive to the 1100 block of Coast Village Road in Montecito. Check it it out at www.sbcarscoffee.com I drove up on a Sunday morning with my good friend Laura Burstein, Robb Report… Read More
Lead Your Team Leadership 7 Steps to Ethical Leadership By Chad Brooks, Business News Daily Senior Writer December 2, 2013 10:33 am EST The key to having an ethically run company is employing morally upstanding leaders, a new book suggests. In her new book “7 Lenses: Learning the Principles and Practices of Ethical Leadership… Read More