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The Dark side of Leadership
“I have worked so hard to direct my child how to follow the Lord and instruct them in the ways they should go and they seem to go in the exact opposite direction.” – Frustrated Parent In the opening chapter of … Continue reading
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Bear Hunting with God
Obedience brings Blessings Psalms 128:1 For most of my career I have hunted bear. Not the furry wild animals with big teeth, but pursuing large new customers for the businesses that I have worked for. Generally the sales process is … Continue reading
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A Resolution for the New Year
Originating from the Nigerian Igbo culture “Ora na azu nwa” means “it takes a village to raise a child.” In the 50’s our neighbors knew and associated with our grandparents, parents and kids of the community. Kids and families were cultivated with a broad support net that cared for them … Continue reading
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Don’t be a Lone Wolf
I have been blessed to have a close group of men that made a commitment to each other in 1995 to meet once a year to renew our friendships, hold each other accountable and have fun. Every year since 1995 we … Continue reading
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Birthday Letters from Dad
Do you want to make a lasting impression on your kids and give them a gift they may treasure for their entire life? Do you want to find an opportunity to communicate to your kids that you love them and are proud … Continue reading
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Applegate Family Vision, Mission and Core Values
In 2004 while reviewing my business plan over a Thanksgiving Holiday I asked myself the question: “Why would I not apply the same principals that work for planning and leading my business to my greatest priority, my family?” That day, … Continue reading
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Let’s get back to the basics…Gentlemen, this is your family. Lead the way
In Genesis chapter 2, following God’s magnificent creation of the earth, God concluded creation with his greatest and final act of creation. God instituted the family to rule over his creation as he created man, and from man’s flesh, a … Continue reading
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Creating a Vision Statement
I attended Baylor University and studied Finance and Entrepreneurial Management. At the time I really had no idea of what I would do when I graduated. How many know what they want to be “when they grow up”? To be … Continue reading
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Opening Blog
Personal introduction and purpose of this blog Continue reading
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