Kevin W. McCarthy

Hey! Can You Keep A Secret?

There's a reason dirty little secrets are called "dirty."  No, I won't keep you in suspense wondering why.   They are dirty little secrets because they leave us dirty regardless of whether we are the recipient or teller of secrets. 

Feeling dirty is the personal effect, but there's a larger, more devastating corporate consequence that pulls down innocent victims of these simple acts of foul play.  In the end, we begin to ask, "Can I Trust You?"

Today's On-Purpose Business Minute will hopefully get you to reconsider your participation in the act of dirty little secrets.

Be On-Purpose!

Kevin

Is Your Life Getting Better?

Are you or is someone dear to you the proverbial "victim of circumstances"?  Don't be!  You have a much better option.  In this On-Purpose Minute, we'll be looking at how you can order your life around a different, healthier perspective of managing your life.

Are you ready to finally know your purpose in life - in two words!  Yes, your life will get a whole lot better by being on-purpose.

I'm just launching The On-Purpose Leader Teleseminar.   The introductory one-hour program can be viewed by CLICKING HERE.   Four more webcasts are scheduled over the next four Thursdays at just past noon Eastern.  Enrollment closes Wednesday evening (3/10/10), so enroll today.

Embrace Life

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All I can say is, "Wow!" 

Thank you Sussex Roads Partnership for sharing this message of seat belt use safety.  This adds a whole new meaning to buckle up, family love, and the guardian angel nature of seat belts.  

Are You Maturing or Just Getting Old?

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It has been said there is an absence of leadership today.  Actually, I think it is an absence of maturity stemming from the reality that we're still trying to figure out what to do with ourselves when we grow up.  Certainly, there's a benefit to having a childlike curiosity and faith.  But, let's talk growing up here - stepping into adulthood with both feet firmly planted on the ground as a leader of one's life who is growing in experience, wisdom, discernment, and judgment.

The absence of leaders may well reflect deeper challenges, the absence of mentors and the value of relationships over time.   This On-Purpose^® Minute invites you to explore four attitudes of maturity.  How are you coming along?

The On-Purpose^® Leader Teleseminar Series begins this Thursday at noon, Eastern.  You need to be registered to join.  The first session is free.  Click Here to learn more and register.

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How Convincing Are You?

We've become a contentious and polarizing culture.  What place is there for hard edges and righteous attitudes in the course of civil conversation?

Kevin O. McCarthy Meets Kevin W. McCarthy

Lunch today was fun!  Thanks to a mutual friend, Kevin McCarthy met Kevin McCarthy.  For the first time in my life, I signed a book to another Kevin McCarthy.

Kevin O. McCarthy (on the left) gets my vote for being one smart, straight talking, principled, entrepreneurial, and strategic thinker.  Wow! 

Kevin is a second term US Congressman from Bakersfield, CA, an agricultural and oil area.  His roots run deep in terms of integrity and leadership. I was profoundly encouraged to see a man of high character and practical business experience serving our nation. 

We need more business persons being about the people's business.  Government is big business but it is overrun with lawyers.  No lawyer jokes here.  I have tremendous respect for their training, profession, and role; but legal minds are contentious minds.  Business minds are trained to manage and lead with an eye toward creating value.

One day I hope to have the opportunity to vote for Kevin McCarthy for President or Vice President of the United States.  Kevin McCarthy is a winner... and not just in name only! 

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My Darden School Experience Could Be Yours!

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The Darden School at the University of Virginia provides a business education that I rate as second to none.  The faculty are amazing, the facilities are stunningly beautiful, and, yet, that isn't what makes it so exceptional.  It is the culture of Darden that makes it special.  Being a part of Mr. Jefferson's University offers a rare grounding in the exceptional vision and intelligence of this founding father.   While President's name are often attached to building and schools, Mr. Jefferson truly created to core strategy, designed the buildings, and oversaw physical construction.   He was the architect and truly laid the foundation for generations and created a culture of engaged learning and excellence.

I consider myself truly blessed to have earned my MBA from the Darden School. Have you considered getting an MBA while still working?  Here is your chance!

The MBA for Executives Program at Darden allows seasoned managers to earn the Darden MBA from the University of Virginia while continuing to work full time. Students have an average of 12 years professional experience (7 minimum).

If you’d like to learn more, you can attend the MBA for Executives Open House at Darden on Saturday February 13. The day (10 am- 3pm) includes the opportunity to participate in a classroom discussion and meet current students, faculty, and staff.

Sign up / more info at:  www.darden.virginia.edu/mbaexec

Is It Right to Pray For Business (Part 2)

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My most recent On-Purpose^® Business Minute, Is It Right To Pray For Business, clearly struck a chord with many viewers as the public and private comments came pouring in. Drawing upon decades of business advisory and consulting services, I've worked with founders of Fortune 500 companies to floundering entrepreneurs. 

Because purpose is such a spiritual concept, matters of faith often arise in my work with leaders, so prayer is a natural outgrowth of these engaging relationships.   Allow me to share another insight gleaned from decades of praying with other Christian businesspersons.

Your insights and comments are always welcome.

Be On-Purpose!

Kevin

Click here to subscribe to The On-Purpose Business Minute which is published every Thursday morning.

Are You Backed Up?

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I thought I was backed up, but I wasn't.  By the way, I'm talking computers here, not colons! You'll notice there is a production gap with the On-Purpose® Minute and On-Purpose Business Minute as a result.  On January 20, my hard drive crashed and I soon discovered that my Time Machine back-up hadn't backed up since Nov. 11, 2009. It was my fault because I must have changed the schedule.

What appeared at first to be a true loss is being transformed into a real win.  Watch and let me know your thoughts.

On the practical side of backing up your data, here are links to virtual back-up services for your hard drive back-up needs.  I can't make a recommendation yet, but I'm sharing some of the services I'm researching.

www.Carbonite.com    www.Mozy.com    www.IDrive.com    www.sosonlinebackup.com        www.backupmyinfo.com

Be On-Purpose!

Kevin

Want to send me present?  How about a 2TB Time Capsule!  The 1TB will work too! ;)

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Are You In A Critical Condition?

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Looking around it can get pretty discouraging.  Honest skepticism and discernment is always at a premium, yet as of late with bad news abounding, I find myself (and others) falling prey to being hypercritical and running into a negative streak.  The effect is compounding and self-fulfilling.  

Today's On-Purpose^® Minute offers some hope and a couple suggestions for turning your critical condition into a healthy state of being.  It isn't easy, but it outshines the alternative.

Click here to subscribe to The On-Purpose Minute.  One is published every Tuesday morning.

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