Category Archives: People Development

Clarity Creates Momentum

January often feels like standing at the starting line of a marathon. You can see the course, and you know the finish line is out there—but you only get there one mile at a time, and the first decision is...

Gratitude Leads to Growth

In a year packed with deadlines, decisions, and distractions, it’s easy to overlook one of the most powerful and profitable tools in your leadership toolkit: gratitude. It costs nothing. It changes everything. Research shows that teams led by grateful CEOs...

On Top of a Mountain – by Kate Hurlbut

“Whenever you see a man on top of a mountain, you can be sure he didn’t fall there.” These words, attributed to Adolph Rupp, a legendary basketball coach at the University of Kentucky, offer profound insight into the nature of...

Leadership in Action – No More Excuses

It’s a familiar scenario in any business: meetings are set, the agenda is clear, and success hinges on punctuality and preparedness. Yet, there’s always that one person racing against the clock, slipping into the conference room with a flurry of...

The Power of Positive Imitation

In the world of business leadership, the pursuit of personal and professional growth is never-ending. Successful leaders constantly seek ways to improve themselves and their organizations. This simple quote provides valuable insight into how leaders can enhance their skills and...

Steve Jobs’ Daily Question

Steve Jobs, without a doubt one of the greatest visionaries and innovators, once said, “For the past 33 years, I have looked in the mirror every morning and asked myself: ‘If today were the last day of my life, would...

The Power of Reading

I had the pleasure of meeting Rex Houze in 1980 when he was the President of a professional leadership company. His influence on me was profound, and it sparked my desire to read. Ask me what I am reading today...

Employee Spotlight – Jim Brewer

For the past 40 years, MasterThink has been providing innovative solutions and services to clients across various industries. Behind this success story is a team of dedicated and talented employees, who share a common vision and passion for excellence. As...

Employee Spotlight – Kate Hurlbut

MasterThink’s success has been the result of a team of dedicated individuals who use their talents to serve our clients in their journey to achieve their goals and dreams. We would like to introduce each team member and their contribution...