Tim's Library

Author’s note: This is the second in a series of articles regarding the mistakes I’ve made in developing our foundation over these first 14 years.  A friend recently sent me a book titled, “Success Always Begins With Failure”.   I love that title and hope that my failures shared will give you some tips for your own giving journey. More...

Starting a good business, just like living a good life, requires planning and discipline.  I know because I struggled for many years to develop my company into a successful organization.  More...

Planning and implementing are different disciplines; good employers are not good listeners 24/7; a business year consists of three months of strategic planning and nine months of disciplined execution. More...

In lending, particularly to the un-bankable, disciplined due diligence is a critical success factor.  Once loans are made, coaching and connecting regularly with the borrower assures their success and reduces your risk.  More...

Most non-profits should NOT start social businesses but if they do, they must take themselves through four key questions before embarking on their adventure. More...

Nothing good happens in our lives or our business until we see things as they are and decide to change. More...

Good decision making is the result of good discipline. More...

The best business decisions are made once you’ve squeezed the emotion out of them. More...

The LeBron James’ debacle could have been easily avoided if he would not have tried to please everyone.  That’s a good reminder for all of us, personally and professionally to avoid the same mistake. More...

Often our intentions in business are quite different than our actions, which causes organizational and communication dissonance. More...