David J. Smith

When opportunity knocks, some seek to shift the blame, excusing themselves from any responsibility for the challenges that life places before them. Read More

While much guidance is available to strengthen a manager’s ability to lead from a position of authority . . . Read More

The world has become a place in which change is the only constant. Read More

Times are changing. Read More

How might the world be different if transparency truly replaced the guarded face we typically present when interacting with others? Read More

There is a shortage of qualified workers in West Michigan, yet unemployment remains at unacceptably high levels. Improvements in efficiency and productivity within all industries have reduced the number of employees needed to meet customer demands, yet employers are struggling to find employees ready and able to work for the pay and benefits they can afford to offer. Read More

Gulls exhibit a “flock” mentality that provides immediate rewards for seemingly uncoordinated effort, one that fosters and encourages competition rather than cooperation and fierce independence as opposed to loyalty to others.

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As Sir Winston Churchill said: “Success is not final, failure is not fatal; it is the courage to continue that counts.”

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We have all heard much about differences in generational thinking. Due to our increased longevity, health care and prescription drug costs, delayed access to Social Security benefits, and our desire to maintain the heightened lifestyles resulting from an extended period of prosperity, we currently have four generations working side by side for the first time in history. Read More

While we all face distractions and disappointments throughout our lives, holding on to what was, rather than reaching out for what could be, is a recipe for disaster.

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