Conventional wisdom suggests the primary motivator for entrepreneurs is money or wealth creation and, in fact, much of the political debate tends to center around what kind of tax or regulatory policy changes will turn corporate suits into small business adventurers overnight.

Companies and leaders are role models - not just with the business community - but in the broader world.

Isn't it ironic that pay, perks, and benefits all cost your company at the bottom line, but authentic recognition, especially when it's most unexpected, costs very little and gives the most impressive return on investment.

Those of us who have been lucky enough to experience a calling in our work have a certain faith and peace of mind that it's exactly when we're supposed to be doing.

As leaders, we understand that intangibles are important, but we don't have a clue how to measure them.

In general, I'm not much into etiquette and am a rule-breaker and rebel by nature.

The more we ignore our emotions, the more likely they are to wield a powerful influence over us.