Articles By Mark Shead

Several tips for avoiding debt consolidation scams.

There are no shortcuts to leadership. This article talks about how to lead with integrity and develop a deep foundation for the future

A brief look at the history behind the Mexican flag.

Seven tips for keeping down the cost of a college education.

A brief look at debt settlement and how it differs from debt consolidation and other debt reduction techniques.

A look at why it isn't safe to drink the city water in Mexico.

Good leaders lead. Bad leaders push. This article talks about the difference between actually leading and just throwing around your authority by being "the boss".

You can lead through your actions and through your words. Your actions speak much louder than what you say. This article looks at some examples of leaders whose actions were different than their words.

A look at what it takes to purchase land in Mexico for investment or for personal use.

A look at the factors other than salary that contribute to a high standard of living. In many cases you can live better by making less.

Many people are taught that credit cards are bad. This is a look at some of the benefits credit cards give to people who are disciplined with their finances.

For people running a technology based business, Mexico can offer a wonderful location to work from while providing the technology infrastructure to stay connected. This article discusses some of the things to think about when considering a move to Mexico.

A look at increasing your productivity through the power of two lists.

The ability to convey a clear vision is one of the cornerstones of leadership. This article looks at how to accomplish that.

Success is greatly dependent upon knowing how to act in various situations. By carefully responding to situations you can increase your skills as a leader and manager.

The fastest way to gain success is by looking carefully at your failure. Unfortunately that is the exact opposite of what most people do naturally.

This article looks at a simple process leaders can use to test how well they are communicating their vision to their organization.

In order to achieve maximum efficiency, leaders need to understand the optimal relationship with their subordinates.

Just because someone is successful doesn't mean they are a good leader. Be careful what traits you emulated from people who are successful, but not necessarily good leaders.

One of the most important jobs of any leader is to challenge the organization to greatness. This article examines how to go about doing this.