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Gene Moran of Capitol Integration routinely helps 5 million to 15 billion dollar companies to improve their positions and achieve significant improvements in federal sales outcomes

The Power of Knowledge
What does it mean to have the power of knowledge? I recently listened to an interview with NBA Superstar Shaquille O’Neal, where he described some of the keys to his business success. He used the story of getting his first $1 million signing bonus and feeling like he

It’s Actually a Buyer’s Market
Is it actually a buyer’s market? Stay with me until the end on this one. It’s the time of year in the United States that many associations have figured out that favorable rates for hotels, event spaces, and catering options experience what is similarly known as a shoulder

Are You in the Spirit of the Season?
Are You in the Spirit of the Season? As we approach the holidays, I thought an excerpt from Million Dollar Influence: How to Drive Powerful Decisions Through Language, Leverage, and Leadership, co-written with Alan Weiss, might provoke some thoughts on how we conduct ourselves in business throughout the

When Was The Last Time You Were Interviewed?
Think back, when was the last time you were interviewed? The book, What Color is Your Parachute? has been a best-seller for decades. It focuses on preparing people for a career change and the dreaded job interview. The book is indispensable for working on the nuts-and-bolts of professional connections and

Planning Your 2023 Event Schedule
Did you attend any in-person events in 2022? Are you planning on attending more live events in 2023? While ZOOM sessions are great for connecting people, you can’t discount the value of live interactions with fellow colleagues at industry events. The power of networking – Live venues are

My Take on The Elections’ Impact on Defense Companies
What’s my take on the elections’ impact on defense companies? Several key elections were decided by narrow margins that fell within the margins of error of pre-election polling. Polling techniques have not yet caught up to the rapid and continuous flow of information, and several races did not