While in high school, I found that asking questions helped me better understand what was being taught. It also helped bring clarity and understanding to the rest of the class as well. I remember in one math class, the teacher would call me by my last name. And she would often wave her hand downward when I asked her a question and say, “Albert, down, down.” My buddies in the (Continue)
Personal Development
True North Business Podcast – Episode 22
Episode Description: Guest Victor Pena shows us that it doesn't matter where you come from or where you start. His abuela showed him that even pennies could be the start of a business! In this episode, Victor tells Bobby Albert that his entrepreneurial spirit started as a child and led him to become the founder and CEO of Omniprint International, a multi-million dollar printer (Continue)
Get Rid of Your Listening Problems Once and For All
When I was young boy, I really enjoyed building model space ships, and sometimes, model cars, boats and ships. As I think about it, when I take my grandkids to the big toy stores, I don’t see any more of those model kits on the shelves. I guess toy models are hard to find now days, except maybe at a specialty toy store. It’s also rare to find model people. Model (Continue)
True North Business Podcast – Episode 21
Episode Description: I'm sure you've heard the phrase, work on your business, not just in it. But, the same is true for your LIFE! Years of business building have shown me that you have to grow yourself and grow your people before growing your business. My guest Dr. Greg Pursley tells us how he scaled his Chiropractic practice by transforming himself. You are the biggest (Continue)
5 Timeless Truths About Listening
Most of the crowd was slowly shaking their heads in disbelief. What had just happened? It was a simple communication exercise, and something went horribly wrong… (Continue)
True North Business Podcast – Episode 20
Episode Description: If success looks good to the world but doesn't feel good in your heart, is it a success? God is talking to us all the time! This week on True North Business, Tonya Telesco shares about hearing God's voice and LISTENING even when He tells us to walk away from a "good opportunity." Host Bobby Albert wrote the book on "Outward Success Is An Inside Job," and Tonya (Continue)
Navigate Your Way to a Better 2022
When I think of the word “navigate”, my thoughts turn to my many good memories of canoeing the Guadalupe river here in Texas. This cool, blue-ribbon of water runs through the Hill Country of Central Texas and is the most popular canoeing destination in the state. I would always take the rear position in the two-person craft, and handle the steering and navigation duties. During my many years on (Continue)
Smile More in 2022 With These 5 Goal-Setting Tips
Think about some of the most gratifying times in your life. I'm talking about the moments that brought a smile of satisfaction to your face. If you’re like me, the reasons for such times vary, and include: Accomplishing a task or project Living into one of my primary life roles in a meaningful way (Husband, Father, CEO, friend, etc.) Achieving a dream or goal (Continue)
Goal Setting and the Power of the Pen
Remember when we used to be frequent flyers, jetting here and there for business and pleasure? I remember one such trip; I lumbered down the aisle, carry-on baggage in hand, and found my seat. I buckled in and grabbed my boarding pass, planning to stuff it in my pocket. That’s when it struck me…. a boarding pass represents much of the information needed to set effective, personal goals. The (Continue)
Dare to Dream
It’s that time of year. People are busy planning and shopping for Christmas. Many of us are stuffed full of stuffing and already thinking about how we will lose those extra holiday pounds. It’s also a time when we start to think about the coming year. What will 2022 look like? What do I want to happen in the coming year? Every new year, after I have reflected over the last year (Click (Continue)
