Issue 322, March 2, 2026

“Coming together is a beginning...
Keeping together is progress…
Working together is a success”
Henry Ford

The Men’s U.S. Olympic Hockey Team didn’t luck into a championship roster.

Building a winning team starts with intentional choices — selecting individuals who share a clear purpose and common vision. It requires fostering trust, encouraging open communication, defining roles, and embracing mutual accountability. When a team creates an environment where every member can contribute their unique strengths, something powerful happens.

When done right, the result isn’t just a good team — it’s a winning team.

A winning team is marked by collective commitment, adaptability, resilience, and high performance. It’s the synergy that transforms individual effort into extraordinary, sustained success — far beyond what any one person could accomplish alone.

Choose the right people for your team.

And just as importantly — choose to be the kind of teammate who elevates everyone around you.

So… who’s on your team?

Issue 321, February 22, 2026

“The only way to do great work is
to love what you do.”
Steve Jobs

What Does Your Vision Board Look Like?

True success in business starts with a simple question: Do you love what you’re building?

Passion fuels the long hours, sharpens resilience, and turns obstacles into opportunities. But passion alone isn’t enough. Progress comes from focused, consistent action. Every day, you’re either moving closer to your goals—or standing still.

Are you refining your goals? Expanding your network? Investing in new skills? Optimizing your systems?

One powerful tool to stay aligned is a vision board—a clear, visual reminder of the future you’re working toward. It represents your purpose, growth goals, ideal lifestyle, and the impact you want to make. When kept in sight, it becomes a daily filter for your decisions and a steady source of motivation when challenges arise.

Success isn’t accidental. It’s intentional.

So ask yourself: What’s driving you—and what does your vision board look like?

Make it clear. Make it visible. Then build toward it.

Mark Geil
2026 President