Guard Your Gates
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The Resilience Factor
Failure cannot compete with persistence. It’s a lesson I learned early on in life when I missed the first six months of high school due to my parents’ tumultuous breakup. Amidst their relationship issues, I found myself in a perfect storm, flying under the radar. Thankfully, I managed to steer clear of trouble that could
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AI
A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing? Artificial intelligence (AI) is creeping into every corner of the business world, including the insurance industry. This is especially true as it relates to claims. While it promises many benefits, let’s take a closer look at the ethical implications, effectiveness, and potential dangers. Like a sheep, it appears harmless, but
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Change vs Pseudo Change
How do you define change? Change is: A) Talking about change B) Planning to change C) Deciding to change D) Change Let’s consider each. Talking about change: Talk is not necessarily cheap. Talking about change is important to get clarity and consensus. Talking about change can lead to change, but it could also be just
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Buy, Hold, or Sell: The Relationship Portfolio
Relationships are the network for life. ⁃ AR Bernard Are you guarding your relationships gate? We all need relationships. However, sometimes we have to reshuffle the network deck and change some of the relationship cards we’ve been dealt. Often the key to your success is attached to the people in your circle. Before that time
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DREAM SMALL?
“Dream small” has been my mantra for the past few years. We are always taught to DREAM BIG, and it’s not wrong. Just as it is not wrong to also dream small. I know that dreaming small is not popular. Sports fans don’t say, “Go small or go home.” But dreaming small has so many
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STAYING MOTIVATED
ROD PATTERSON “What lies behind you and what lies in front of you, pales in comparison to what lies inside of you.” ⁃ Ralph Waldo Emerson We all know that motivation is a key factor in achieving success. It is the driving force that helps us to reach our goals and make our dreams come
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HULK SMASH
Do you know any insurance professionals with a strong, domineering personality? Their presence and force of will impact the success of the team or organization with standout results. Their personality is their super power. However, like any power, it can be used for good or evil. They can inspire, motivate, guide, mentor, and so much…
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IN THE ROOM
In the Room by Rod Patterson “Two Virginians and an immigrant walk into a room Diametrically opposed…foes They emerge with a compromiseHaving open doors that were previously closed…Bros The immigrant emerges with unprecedented financial powerA system he can shape however he wantsThe Virginians emerge with the nation’s capitalAnd here’s the pièce de résistance “No one
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