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Wikipedia describes LinkedIn as: “LinkedIn is an American business and employment-oriented service that operates via websites and mobile apps. Founded on December 28, 2002, and launched on May 5, 2003, it is mainly used for professional networking, including employers posting jobs and job seekers posting their CVs.”  Tinder, conversely, has a much different description: “Tinder… View Article

I saw my reflection in the side glass of our GMC truck. I was wearing a giant sun hat adorned with an American flag and I was sure that I was blending right in with the construction crew who was getting their day started. As I sipped my barely drinkable cup of Quick Trip coffee,… View Article

Disclaimer: This is in no way meant to be political, so keep your thoughts about what should and shouldn’t be regulated to yourself. I, like many others, have been curious about what a “new normal” might look like. I wanted to take this opportunity to share my learnings. _____________________________________________________________________ The airport was slow as I… View Article

For the last eight weeks, I have had the privilege of developing and participating in an accountability group that is focused on educating and motivating group members to tell their stories on LinkedIn. I dedicated time and put in effort as a way to use the days locked inside my home during the COVID quarantine…. View Article

In the movie “Office Space,” when “The Bobs” ask Tom Smykowski, “What would you say…you do here?” Tom struggles to describe his roll at Intiech, which ultimately leads to a meltdown of epic proportions. If you feel like you are in a scene from that comedy classic every time someone asks you the same question,… View Article

I pride myself on being a constant learner; from recording high-quality audio for my podcast to navigating the endless editing features in Adobe Premier as I prepare my latest video for Stay Tuned Motor Co I enjoy teaching myself new skills. With that said, I frequently become overwhelmed by the idea of learning something that has… View Article

When was the last time you openly shared your fears? Rational or not, we all have them; however, most keep them bottled up inside, pretending like they don’t exist.  I am afraid of two things: 1 – Snakes (we don’t need to talk about it—I hate them). 2 – Ageism—I am afraid of being 42… View Article

How many languages do you speak? 1, 2, 20? I bet you would not think that I was fluent in 20+ languages. English is my native language, but over the years, I have also learned to speak Sprint, NASCAR, Fox Sports, Minor League Baseball, 13 Management, Indy Car, Professional Bull Riders, and many others. Ultimately,… View Article

THE CHALLENGE: Restaurant takeout has been an afterthought for years. Starting the second you place an order with the hostess / manager / order taker juggling multiple responsibilities in a chaotic environment, the “Experience” associated with a restaurant begins. Once you finally connect with someone that tries to understand the intricacies of you order (add… View Article

As we navigate through these unprecedented times, I have been inspired by individuals who show standout leadership qualities in the face of this unique challenge. As I try to strengthen my own leadership abilities, I turned to a trusted advisor of mine for some insight from his military career and to learn what traits a… View Article