Opportunities for Growth

Opportunities for Growth

During these days of the COVID-19 Pandemic, (now more than ever) the Forward Effect can make a difference for you. The Forward Effect was our ability, as a small family owned firm, to rise above circumstances, stay the course and grow our business by overcoming...
Out with the Old | In with the New

Out with the Old | In with the New

These worn out phrases show up every time something changes. As I put this together I looked around many phrase books for something new, something catchy and guess what, nothing says it better than the above phrase. Forward Effect began as all things begin – with a...
Looking Back at 2018, And What’s Coming in 2019

Looking Back at 2018, And What’s Coming in 2019

I started out this year without knowing the ending.  Many of you know I ran for public office, inspired to run by what I saw as a lack of leadership from elected officials who have tipped the scales towards self-gain and stood less for the common good.  I also saw a...

Knowing Where Your Center Is

With all of the noise in the world and our ever increasingly busy lives, it is so easy to feel lost or constantly behind. Relentless demands of our time and being available 24/7 has left many exhausted and worn out. I see it in the faces of the commuters on their way...

Leadership is about Unlocking Potential

“Leadership is unlocking people’s potential to become better”- Bill Bradly.  When I read that quote I instantly think of teachers and coaches.  Teaching has the same mandate: to unlock people’s potential. After all, why do we learn? Why do we want to learn?  IT is...

Are Your Ready for 2018?

Happy New Year! I know it’s a little late. I thought I’d let the gyms clear out and some sort of normal routine set back in before I disrupted it again. As a small business owner, January has always been a time to get last year’s information together and ready for tax...