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James Lord
- Feb 4
- 2 min
The Finest Hour
The ancient proverb, “The darkest hour is just before dawn,” has been modified and repurposed throughout history. Many people credit...
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James Lord
- Jan 27
- 2 min
Proud to be a Friar
If you know me or read my book, then you know that, unlike most people, I went to college in my 30’s and 40’s. As a continuing-ed...
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James Lord
- Jan 22
- 2 min
"I like to watch people when they fail"
While watching a recent keynote speaker address from Derek Jeter, former shortstop for the New York Yankees, he spoke about how he...
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James Lord
- Jan 15
- 2 min
Four Guiding Principles of Leadership
We’ve all read famous quotes to help find a little inspiration from time to time. I recently reviewed Inc.’s list of 365 Best...
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James Lord
- Dec 30, 2022
- 2 min
Leadership Challenges we'll face in 2023
As we look ahead to 2023, executive leaders will likely face a number of challenges that require careful consideration and strategic...
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James Lord
- Nov 30, 2022
- 2 min
Wisdom from my wife...
I’ve always said I am a better person, father, leader, and husband because of my wife. I call it out in my book, and I tell friends and...
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James Lord
- Oct 8, 2022
- 2 min
Meet the Customer Where They’re at
Most of us have heard this saying in recent years… how we should try to do a better job of “meeting the customer where they’re at.” My...
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James Lord
- Sep 8, 2022
- 2 min
Good things come to those who wait
Top Gun was my favorite movie of all time, not only as a kid growing up - but even throughout my 20’s and 30’s and into my 40’s. As a...
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James Lord
- Aug 28, 2022
- 6 min
This chapter is my favorite. What's yours?
Someone asked me recently which chapter of my book was my favorite. At that moment, I said it was Chapter 5, "Do one more push-up" In...
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James Lord
- Aug 12, 2022
- 2 min
Don’t judge a book by its cover (or a wine by its label)
This week, my team and I were fortunate to experience a wine-tasting event/class in Montclair, NJ, an upscale boutique liquor shop. As...
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James Lord
- Aug 9, 2022
- 1 min
If you want to succeed, you have to read...
"Reading. It's the one thing highly successful people do to stand out from the pack. Successful entrepreneurs are committed to lifelong...
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James Lord
- Jul 29, 2022
- 1 min
When you start learning, the L disappears
I stumbled across this phrase the other day, and it caught my attention. If you’re anything like me, you couldn’t wait to finish high...
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James Lord
- Jul 23, 2022
- 1 min
Throw your line in the water
I heard a story this weekend about a young boy struggling to catch fish in the ocean where he lived. Nearby was an old man who often...
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James Lord
- Jun 11, 2022
- 2 min
Some have answers to everything, but solutions to nothing
Have you ever met someone who has the answers for everything but solutions for nothing? You know, those in meetings or social gatherings...
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James Lord
- May 21, 2022
- 1 min
It pays to do it right the first time
We recently had some painting and minor trim work done at our house. When we described the new trim layout we wanted in our stairway, I...
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James Lord
- May 14, 2022
- 1 min
Mentor a College Grad
Many of us know someone who recently graduated from college. For many of those grads, they'll enter the workforce and quickly develop a...
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James Lord
- Apr 9, 2022
- 1 min
Culture beats strategy every time
You cannot delegate culture Great leaders build and drive culture Culture drives expectations and beliefs. Expectations and beliefs...
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James Lord
- Mar 25, 2022
- 2 min
When in doubt, should you drop the hammer?
My son and one of his teenage friends had a disagreement recently. They were both quite upset with each other over some false...
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James Lord
- Dec 24, 2021
- 2 min
Tis the season...
Tis the season for most of us to list our New Year's Resolutions. Yet, despite making a list, most of us will quickly fall back into our...
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