July 14, 2019
Bill Blalock
THE VALUE OF A GOOD NAME
“A good name is to be more desired than great wealth, favor is better than silver and gold.” …Proverbs 22:1 [New American Standard Bible]
Here is an idea so quaint and antiquated that it makes sense: Your name is valuable. Don’t run out and try to sell it on eBay. It may not have that sort of worth. Instead, the value of your name is in direct proportion to your character. The formula is quite simple to sketch but extremely difficult to attain: “Good character = good name; bad character = bad name.” The Value of a Good Name We receive... read moreJuly 1, 2019
Bill Blalock
SOFT SKILLS VACUUM
“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader!” …John Quincy Adams
Professional development is essential in order to train and develop the necessary soft skills needed for leaders within an organization. All to often companies give employees assessment tests and never act on the results to address strengths and weaknesses of the individual. It is essential that companies invest in human capital to truly have a successful and leading-edge company! Individually, you can seek to develop and refine these skills through workshops, seminars, company specific leadership programs [ if... read moreJune 14, 2019
Bill Blalock
ACCOUNTABILITY
“The keys to brand success are self-definition, transparency, authenticity and accountability” ... Simon Mainwaring
Structure, transparency and accountability are not an option. They complement each other in a successful work environment and in professional organizations. Each person has a role to play. With that role goes certain responsibilities that must be taken seriously. When we are not held accountable, we don’t reach and achieve success. Remember:- Don’t commit unless you have the time and bandwidth. Never commit just because you want to impress or to elevate yourself above others. If you achieve success in your undertaking, you will be... read more