As the national presidential election looms, we’re bombarded with campaign commercials—each championing a brighter future or forecasting dire outcomes if you vote for the opponent. With the election a mere week away, it’s a prime time to reflect on the qualities that define great leadership. Let’s delve into the legacies of three U.S. Presidents who...

Who’s the Genius Here?  Was Marilyn Monroe smarter than Albert Einstein? If we measure smarts by IQ alone, Marilyn edges out with a score reportedly five points higher than the famed physicist. Yes, that’s right—Marilyn Monroe, often pigeonholed as the quintessential blonde bombshell, had an IQ of 165, surpassing Einstein’s by a small but significant...

I’ve been in the news a lot this past week. The company I founded, 72SOLD, was just recognized for an unprecedented achievement. We grew bigger, faster than any firm in our industry. After only five years in business, we are the 2024 Inc. 5000 #2 ranked real estate firm in the nation, just behind a firm...

In the roaring heart of the 1920s, amidst the cacophony of a burgeoning city, Samuel, a savvy saloon owner, stood at the precipice of a transformative era. Prohibition, a wave of change, was sweeping over the land, casting shadows on establishments such as his. Once a hub of mirth and merriment, Samuel’s saloon thrived as a...