Aaron’s Consistent Excellence Made Him a Legend

With the passing of Hammerin’ Hank Aaron, baseball has lost a true legend and a player who exuded long-term Excellence as well as anyone in the sport’s history. For 23 years he was Excellence and as fellow hall of famer Greg Maddux told us during the first episode of the Magnifying Excellence podcast, doing something […]

Female General to Help Lead U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence

Johanna Clyborne is Minnesota’s first female 2-star general and has been selected as the deputy commanding general at the U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence. –By Brian Hurlburt, Founder and Host, Magnifying Excellence Podcast. The Cyber Center of Excellence is the U.S. Army’s force modernization project for cyberspace operations, electronic warfare, signal and communications networks […]

Artifical Intelligence Excellence May Add More than 5 Trillion to Economy

As the article in Forbes states, Artificial Intelligence has come of age. So much so that experts predict it could have an economic impact of up to $5.8 trillion to the economy in the coming years. –By Brian Hurlburt, Founder and Host, Magnifying Excellence Podcast. In an article entitled, “How To Build A Corporate AI […]

Role Models of Excellence Dream with Ambition, Lead with Conviction

Making a difference in the lives of those less fortunate is a true sign of Excellence. Such is the case with the 5000 Role Models of Excellence organization, which recently held their annual scholarship breakfast in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. virtually. –By Brian Hurlburt, Host and Founder, Magnifying Excellence Podcast. The 5000 […]

The American Prize Celebrates Excellence in the Arts

It’s a time when we need to remember and honor the Excellence of America at all levels and strive to elevate ourselves and others in all ways. The American Prize is just doing that with a series of non-profit awards for all levels of the arts. –By Brian Hurlburt, Host and Founder, Magnifying Excellence Podcast. […]

Tampa Bay Coach Saw Brady’s Excellence Immediately

It was clear to Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich even well before the season started that his new quarterback, Tom Brady, was all about Excellence. What he quickly noted has been proven yet again as the Bucs are in the NFC title game. –By Brian Hurlburt, Host and Founder, Magnifying Excellence Podcast. “That […]

Veterans Answer Call to Help Capitol Clean Up

It was a day to be forgotten and also remembered. It was the day of the attack on the United States Capitol Building. A group of giving veterans answered the call following the tragic events, once again showing the resiliency, compassion and Excellence of true Americans. –By Brian Hurlburt, Founder and Host, Magnifying Excellence Podcast. […]

Revealing Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Opinion of Excellence

Now more than ever a dedication to Excellence is needed. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. believed any act or task, no matter how seemingly little, should be pursued with Excellence. –By Brian Hurlburt, Founder and Host, Magnifying Excellence Podcast. From Dr. King: “No work is insignificant. All labor that uplifts humanity has dignity and importance […]

Navy Seal, Book Demonstrates Why Excellence Matters

When it comes to discipline and Excellence, the Navy SEALS are about as good as it gets. Matt Exelson embodies this and understands how to deal with pressure. –-By Brian Hurlburt, Host, Magnifying Excellence Podcast. Exelson was recently featured by Brandon Webb on SOFREP.com and in the pages of Webb’s book, Among Heroes, available everywhere […]

21 Tips to Achieve Customer Service Excellence, Empathy

Most likely in some way, we are all in the service business. And with difficult times and frayed nerves all around us, finding ways to provide an Excellence level of customer service is ultra important. Here are 21 tips to help by Custom Think. –By Brian Hurlburt, Host, Magnifying Excellence Podcast. CustomerThink is a global […]