Jan 12, 20212 minWIMS Client Spotlight: The Agape NetworkThe Agape Network is a non-profit, non-denominational faith-based 501(c)(3) organization. It specializes in a comprehensive, integrated...
Nov 12, 20193 minSTILL PLENTY OF TIME IN Q4: FINISH LIKE A SAVAGE & PREPARE FOR 2020 DOMINATION!There’s something about Q4 that is always exhilarating to me. Knowing that “the game” is coming to an end, each and every play is more...
Oct 31, 20193 minImproving with KaizenI have already highlighted some agile practices which can be used to enhance your personal and professional lives. From Kanban Boards to...
Sep 3, 20194 minStarting a Company: When Do You Quit Your Day Job?At a recent Charlotte Business Group event I moderated a panel on entrepreneurship. We hit various topics that provided the audience with...
Sep 3, 20193 minNavigating NetworkingRecently at the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance’s 2nd Annual YP Leadership Convergence: Navigating the Career Jungle Gym...
Aug 5, 20193 min2019 YP LeaderConOn August 2, 2019 I had the pleasure of attending the second annual YP LeaderCon held by the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance. The...
Jun 5, 20194 minSummer ResetWhere has the year gone!!!??? Is this a thought that is going through your mind too? The calendar has turned to June and the temperature...
May 21, 20193 minWhat is 10X?If you’re an entrepreneur, a sales professional, work within your city’s start-up ecosystem, or are a follower of one of the dozens of...
Apr 4, 20193 minStrengthening Project ManagementIn the current business world competition and adding value to your current operation is becoming increasingly important. Every...
Mar 27, 20193 minMarch Madness and Project ManagementEvery March around the country the attention of the sports world turns to basketball. March Madness has provided some of the most...
Feb 19, 20193 minReflections on Linchpin by Seth GodinI recently read Linchpin by Seth Godin and have some reflections and thoughts from the book which I want to share. Godin an author,...
Jan 15, 20193 minBuilding Personal Growth and DevelopmentThe New Year is well underway and here in Charlotte the past week actually feels like winter. The warm Spring-like weather that started...
Jan 7, 20194 min2019 PerspectivesI might be a little late to the game, but I want to start off and wish everyone a Happy New Year! By now most of you will be back to work...
Dec 20, 20183 minThe meaning of true friendshipWhy friends matter in a digital age From an audio story by Wang, Shirley. “My Dad’s Friendship With Charles Barkley.” WBUR Only a Game....
Jun 13, 20182 minThe Pursuit of “Total Human Optimization”Over the past few months I’ve been obsessed with the idea of learning about, and implementing, daily routines and practices to simply get...
Feb 26, 20183 minWe’re Going Streaking! 29 Days Straight in the Gym (and Counting)Don’t worry, this isn’t a, “you have to go to the gym or else type of post.” I assure you it’s business related. I want to speak more to...
Jan 4, 20182 min2018 Call to ActionHappy New Year! I’ll save you the “new year new me/new year new you” talk (even though I’m always a sucker for self-improvement) and get...
Jan 3, 20184 minBe Amazing: The Life of Your Dreams is WaitingBy: Claire Simmons Every January, millions of people reassess their lives, set new goals, declare their intentions and dive in to be the...
Nov 15, 20164 minWIMS: WHO is Mike Simmons? Part 1“Look at what we did. Came a long way from dirty ghetto kids.” Lupe Fiasco Not many people know much about my background. Aside from a...
Oct 17, 20164 minGo F Yourself!Let me start off by apologizing for the super click-bait-y title, I just couldn’t help myself. Also, FOR those of you who were expecting...