December 21st is the Winter Solstice and the longest day of the year. If you were to map the amount of daylight for the year on a graph, you would see that on that day, it will hit its nadir; it’s lowest point. When we hear about things, “hitting bottom,” or “bottoming out,” we tend
Think about what happens when you touch a hot stove. The speed of the nerve impulse through your neural network can be as fast as one hundred meters per second. It’s almost instantaneous — and there’s a reflexive action even before your brain gets the time it needs to process the threat. There’s no thinking
It’s particularly special to welcome back so many of our Alumni. And Amy, I saw (and liked and commented) on the post on LinkedIn. You’re always so generous with your leadership and service. I know I speak for everyone when I say we’re all grateful for you. Thanks for running this ship. And for always
How are you feeling today? What a difference a couple weeks can make, right? Maybe you’re feeling great. Maybe you’re feeling a little tired. Or nervous about the commercial you’re going to give in front of 90 people a little later in this meeting. Maybe you’re excited about a new prospect you met or referral
Embracing different opinions is one of the most powerful catalysts for growth in both business and personal development. When we open ourselves to ideas that we may not fully agree with—or even find challenging—it’s natural for tensions to rise, especially during times when opinions seem particularly polarized. However, if we want to see our business
There are a lot of common threads connecting us. We all got up early today. We’re dedicated to our businesses. We’re here to network. We’re smart, trustworthy, responsive, and we care. Every week, we present ourselves. And we edify and acknowledge each other. And that’s just inside Elevate. We also have commonalities outside the group.
It’s amazing! We’re in the middle of August. Down here, most kids have just started school. But everywhere, there’s still swimming and BBQ’s, outdoor concerts, and other Summer plans in our calendars. Some offices still have Summer Friday’s. It’s a good time to be alive. But what about business? Sometimes amidst the relaxation and the
Death and taxes. These are the only certain things in life. So Says Benjamin Franklin in 1789. In 2024, our own Brett Semenetz has another certain truth for us in Elevate. “If you can touch it, Brett can brand it.” It’s Fact. Things we can see, things we can touch are real, right? Take a
We’ve just kicked off the unofficial start of summer, and with it comes a unique rhythm for businesses. For some, it’s a bustling period of growth and activity, while others may experience a slowdown. Regardless of the pace, the summer presents a fantastic opportunity to focus on networking and growing our businesses. So, what does
“People don’t buy what you do, they buy why you do it.” So says Simon Sinek, in his impactful Ted talk, “Start With Why, How Great Leaders Inspire Action.” This idea, which I’m about to unpack for you explains why some organizations and some leaders are able to inspire while others fall short. In every