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What are you prepared to do? In the aftermath of Today's GoBlu meetings, I was thinking of what to do? Then saw this timeless classic scene... From @the untouchables movie. You said you want to achieve your dreams? What are you prepared to do? If someone works for 4 hours, can we work for 6 hours? Can we? Work harder, smarter, planning the hours we have, enjoying our days in the company of the greatest friends focused on one goal? What are we prepared to do? What a great inspiration. And what a great place to be. Seeing our Lions tirelessly work to achieve their dreams. Lions. What are we prepared to do? Let us do it and rock the placement season. This is just the start. The Heroes are going to come on now and rock the stage. What are we prepared to do?

Exploring the Mystical Lionsgate Portal Experience Join me as I delve into my transformative experiences with the Lionsgate Portal. Discover unique insights, energetic downloads, and the vivid colors of this extraordinary journey that challenge my beliefs and perception. It's a profound adventure worth exploring! #LionsgatePortal #SpiritualJourney #EnergyWork #MeditationExperience #TransformativeHealing #SelfDiscovery #MysticalExperiences #LimitlessBeliefs #SpiritualAwakening #VividColors

AI and technology are amazing to track. However, the value of human beings still doing jobs with excellence is hard to underestimate. Prior to becoming a business owner, I was in corporate sales for Alexander's Mobility Services. Their culture of delivering excellence as demonstrated in this clip of J.R. Perez, always amazed me. It put into action the quote by George Washington Carver, “When you do the common things in an uncommon way, you will command the attention of the world.” Moving the household of a family across country can be considered a menial job. Yet if it is done poorly it can be a traumatic life experience. Done well, it is a huge blessing and I saw excellence delivered thousands of times during my career with Alexander’s. From this experience, we developed one of the four values of Easy Step Enterprises dba The Good Feet Store, which is Persistent Diligence: “Having a champion’s commitment to excellence. We believe the truth of the timeless proverb, “Slack habits and sloppy work are as bad as vandalism.” Proverbs 18:9 Well done Don Hill and Alexander’s. #qualityservice #relocation #businessculture

We can all learn from the habits, mindset, and preparation of pro athletes, and this partnership between the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) and Canyon Ranch proves that. Achieving peak performance isn't just about skill—it's about how we take care of our bodies physically and mentally. The work I've been doing for the past 20 years has always emphasized that success is built on strong foundations like mental resilience, recovery, and self-awareness, which this retreat embodies. It’s a great reminder that prioritizing both physical health and mental well-being is the real key to unlocking long-term potential. #PeakPerformance #MindsetAndWellness #HolisticSuccess #AthleteMindset

Anyone planning an open source project this year? how are you going to secure the open source components in your software? tell us your story!

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Birdies, Bogeys, and Building Bonds: A Different Kind of Client Meeting ⛳️ Let's face it, boardrooms can get a little stale. That's why I recently took a slightly unconventional approach to client development – by hitting the links with some of my most… enthusiastic (and admittedly short) partners. Okay, okay, I confess! These weren't your typical clients, but my amazing kids participating in their junior golf program. While their technique might be a work in progress (we might have “picked up” a few times), their passion for the game was infectious. But beyond the birdies and bogeys, there's a valuable lesson here. Instilling a love for sportsmanship, healthy competition, and perseverance from a young age sets the stage for future success – both on and off the course. These are the very qualities I strive for in any client relationship. So, here's to many more rounds (and hopefully fewer lost balls) with these future leaders! #DadLife #JuniorGolf #BuildingTheNextGeneration

3 Things I Learned About Restructuring on the Run 🏃♂️ After running the Bridge to Brisbane, I realised how much running mirrors the work we do in restructuring: 1. Pace Yourself – In both running and restructuring, it’s about maintaining steady progress. Rushing leads to burnout, but a consistent pace gets results. 2. Expect the Unexpected – Just like unexpected hills in a race, restructuring is full of surprises. Flexibility and quick problem-solving are key to staying on track. 3. Endurance Matters – Whether it’s crossing the finish line or completing a complex engagement, long-term success is all about resilience and staying the course. #FTIconsulting #TeamFTI #Restructuring #BridgeToBrisbane #Leadership #Endurance #Learning

I didn’t author this post where it starts with “what if”…. What I will add - as a Cross Country mom, I have witnessed many of these moments which we can use as leadership opportunities both personally and professionally. Each time I witness a runner helping an exhausted runner across the finish line Each time I hear a runner from an opposing team say “good run, I was trying to pace with you the entire race” The last runner NEVER crosses the finish line without a crowd cheering them on The genuine hugs and high fives when the runners cross the line, regardless of their time or placement. It’s a beautiful sport - I get tears in my eyes seeing the excitement and satisfaction as runners cross that line. Knowing they poured their heart into running their best race. Trust, Encourage, Respect, Believe… What if we lived life like we were all in a cross country meet? What if we watched other people and recognized that we're all just trying to get across the finish line? What if we understood that some people are running as hard as they can but battling illnesses, invisible injuries, and internal struggles? Every step is hard, but they're trying not to quit. What if we cheered for everyone even if they weren't on our team? What if we realized just finishing something, no matter how long it took us or how messy it seemed, was enough? In fact, it was a win. What if we used every race as an opportunity to learn more about ourselves and how we could use each other for support, inspiration, and help to reach our goals? What if we cheered loud for the winner, but even louder for the one who comes in after because they accomplished something great, too? In a world that tells us it's about me, me, me, what if we started living to support everyone brave enough to be in the race? What if we started treating our lives like we were all in the same cross country meet? What a beautiful world that would be. Love hard.