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Ignore Hearsay
6 years ago Stress Free ThoughtsThe Practical Leadership Guy

Ignore Hearsay

It is important to ignore statements that can not be adequately substantiated. By entertaining hearsay, you unwillingly form bias opinions causing distress and frustration to all impacted. Instead, choose to practice the art of validating the information yourself or ignoring and stopping the spread of false statements all together. Be on the look out for […]

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Be Ready
6 years ago Stress Free ThoughtsThe Practical Leadership Guy

Be Ready

I want to encourage you today to always be at the ready as you never know when the next opportunity will present itself. Stay sharp Stay focused Stay prepared On your mark, get set, GO!

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Blind Passion
6 years ago Stress Free ThoughtsThe Practical Leadership Guy

Blind Passion

I define passion as a barely controllable emotion, like an adrenaline rush, unlocking our inner confidence enabling us to accomplish the impossible. Question: Have you ever been so passionate about something that you were blinded by your pursuit towards success. “I’m going to get this completed by any means necessary!” This is what I refer […]

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Three Behaviors to Manage the Chaos in Your Life
6 years ago Stress Free ThoughtsThe Practical Leadership Guy

Three Behaviors to Manage the Chaos in Your Life

I found one of my old slides that outline the 3 behaviors I follow when managing the chaos and stress in my life. I thought I’d share this advice to help you jump start your work week. Remember you are always in control. Prepare yourself for success by avoiding chaotic situations.

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Focus on the Positive
6 years ago Stress Free ThoughtsThe Practical Leadership Guy

Focus on the Positive

No matter what challenges I go through, I have my health, am surrounded by people that care for me, and I have an opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of others everyday. Even when we encounter cloudy, hazy, and rainy moments in our life, recognize that the storm is short lived. Take […]

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How often do you Stretch?
6 years ago Stress Free ThoughtsThe Practical Leadership Guy

How often do you Stretch?

As part of my morning routine, I start my day with 15 mins of stretching. This practice has been beneficial to my overall health while helping me “stretch” myself in my professional career. Check out the details: INCREASES YOUR FLEXIBILITY Stretching increasing your range of motion giving your joints more freedom of movement. Take an […]

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Building your Bridge
6 years ago Stress Free ThoughtsThe Practical Leadership Guy

Building your Bridge

It’s the end of the week and I’ve been busy building bridges. As you know, a bridge provides passage over a physical obstacle allowing you to get to point A to point B. This week I was hit with every obstacle: political, relationship, and personal. It was frustrating to have a plan in place only […]

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Conquering Your Mountain
6 years ago Stress Free ThoughtsThe Practical Leadership Guy

Conquering Your Mountain

A big mound of dirt has accumulated in my backyard due to some recent construction work. The mound reminded me of all the mountains I’ve faced in my life; challenges I had to overcome in order to reach my ultimate goal. Over the years, I’ve built up my confidence to conquer mountains by following these […]

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Construction Zone
6 years ago Stress Free ThoughtsThe Practical Leadership Guy

Construction Zone

This week my backyard was, and still is, a construction zone. The entire area is being transformed to create a new functional space adding more personal value to the property. And while the initial investment of time, cost, and the occasional inconvenience, is a bit overwhelming, I know the end result will be worth it. […]

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How often do you Hallucinate?
6 years ago Stress Free ThoughtsThe Practical Leadership Guy

How often do you Hallucinate?

Have you ever had a great idea but never took the steps to move forward with it? Was it fear of failure, lack of knowledge, or procrastination that held you back? Or were you hallucinating? In the early 2000’s, I would always talk about what I wanted to do, but never accomplished anything. It wasn’t […]

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Inspirational Talks
Transforming how we shop in a virtual world
4 years ago

I had the opportunity to speak with Carolina Alban-Stoughton, Communication & Engagement and Editor of the Carlsbad Business Journal, to share insights on how Walmart Labs has transformed the way shopping during COVID-19 and my thoughts on how shopping patterns and customer behaviors may change as we enter into the virtual era of doing business.

The Heartbeat of an Entrepreneur
5 years ago

We are faced with challenging situations daily. And each of these experiences help shape who we are as individuals.  It is through the fire we become refined and through this refinement we become who we are destined to be. The Heartbeat of an Entrepreneur is an inspirational keynote I presented at San Diego Startup Week […]

Unlocking San Diego’s Hidden Potential
5 years ago

I run an organization called San Diego Tech Hub. The organization is focused on driving social change, engaging the community, and creating opportunity for all.   Our goals are simple: Our Mission: Inform, connect, and empower the San Diego tech community to drive social change. Our Vision: Establish San Diego as a collaborative, diverse, and […]

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