Chuck Violand's Blog: Monday Morning Notes

WHEN FREEDOM BECOMES A CAGE A quick search of the top reasons entrepreneurs give for starting their own businesses consistently puts independence and autonomy at the top of the list. […]

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CURIOSITY IS KING Many of us are familiar with the expression “needing to be the smartest guy in the room.” It describes a trait common among people who feel a […]

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WHEN SUCCESS CREATES A NEW DILEMMA, PART I The dilemmas successful owners face are not signs of failure. They are natural byproducts of building a well-run business. The very systems, […]

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WHEN SUCCESS CREATES A NEW DILEMMA, PART I Not long ago, I had conversations with two small business owners that reminded me of a seven-part Monday Morning Notes series I wrote back […]

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DNS AND BUSINESS GROWTH, PART II When a company experiences uncontrolled growth, especially during its early years (think large contracts or projects, seasonal sales fluctuations, weather events), it’s easy for […]

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DNS AND BUSINESS GROWTH, PART I Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) is a rehabilitation and human performance-enhancement approach rooted in developmental kinesiology, primarily developed by the Prague School of Rehabilitation. It’s […]

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STANDING AMONG GIANTS Giant redwood trees, also known as coast redwoods or by their scientific name Sequoia sempervirens, are truly awe-inspiring. The tallest trees on Earth, towering 200 to 350 […]

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IN PRAISE OF BOREDOM A week-long visit from our eight grandkids (all under nine years old!) reminded me just how short a child’s attention span can be and how easily […]

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EVERYDAY JOE When you live in Canton, Ohio, it’s not uncommon to occasionally find Hall of Fame athletes strolling around town. This was the case recently when Pro Football Hall […]

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TAKING RESPONSIBILITY When the U.S. Constitution was ratified in 1788, there was an overwhelming call within the colonies for George Washington to become the first president. In fact, many believed […]

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