Beyond the Told

by Dr. David M Robertson

In Sales? Don’t Use the Word “They”

If you’re in sales, then you might want to consider the following. When talking to a customer, we often use the word “WE” when selling the product’s or service’s benefits. This is a powerful word and conveys a team standing behind whatever we are selling. As a result, the customer feels a bit more confident […]

How to be a Prepper – A Few Things to Consider

Since when did being prepared for something become a bad idea? Would planning for retirement outside of social security make you a “conspiracy theorist”? So why is it a bad idea to be prepared for the numerous reasons presented yearly? As many have finally figured out, it’s probably not a bad idea for everyone to […]

The Confusion of COVID 19 – Hoax, Threat, or Other?

No doubt that this COVID-19 situation is a mess. When I look at social media, I see a mixture of various fears. This is the result of uncertainty. Of course, that’s probably the only part that makes any sense. Just think about what we’ve been told in the last few months. It’s a global killer. […]

The Angry Will Not Listen to Reason – Don’t Fight It

Having a conversation with an angry individual is probably something we have all experienced. As a young man, I made this mistake too many times. While that is never the best scenario, there are some things we can do to ensure that we don’t lose our cool and end up saying or doing things we […]

Let’s Talk About Health Food – Consider This

Let’s talk about health food for a moment. This will be a short article. Did you know that just because the package says “healthy” does not necessarily mean it is? There are a lot of questions to be asked when it comes to health food. With all the claims out there, it’s hard to tell […]

DeVos and the Charter School Initiative

Charter School or Public School? It may not be that easy of a decision. As someone who is not an “educator” in the traditional sense, I admit that my opinions of Education Secretary DeVos and her policies likely differ from some and probably for different reasons. I am also acutely aware that any leader will […]

Defining Your Leadership Traits and Theories

Introduction Leadership is more than just traits or behaviors to emulate. The Oxford Dictionary defines leadership as the action of leading a group of people or an organization or the state or position of being a leader (Waite, 2012). Technically, this is correct. However, this definition is just a starting point of what leadership is. […]

30 Great Leadership Books for Leadership Pros

Are you serious about your leadership abilities and skills? Looking for some great leadership books to gain insight or improve? Well, if you are going to spend your time and money reading about leadership, then choose wisely. Consuming inaccurate information will undoubtedly result in a flawed or less-than-awesome outcome. Don’t risk it! I am often […]

VACCINES – The Debate Rages On

Vaccines. Are they good, or are they bad? Unfortunately, it is not as simple as that. Both sides of the debate bring valid points, but we must consider these points logically if we aim to make informed decisions about our health. Of course, we have all seen the media and government push vaccines. Every year, […]

Is There Really A Police State?

Do you feel as though law enforcement enforces unconstitutional laws? Do law enforcement officers seem a little overzealous in exercising their perceived authority? What do you feel when you see a cop behind you? Chances are that the majority of you will answer these questions in a negative light. This even includes those who currently […]