10 Reasons to Consider How Diversity Strengthens Us

1. Recognizing that we ignore the validity of the statement because of who made it
2. Forcing us to question our beliefs and our education
3. Questioning the Winner's View of History
4. Engaging in difficult conversations
5. Revealing Overlooked Truths
6. Realizing we are missing out on Talent
7. Asking why others choose to perpetuate Fear
8. Considering New Viewpoints
9. Creating New Opportunities
10. Opening New Doors

The veterans I've worked with this year have had such an amazing impact and I want to do whatever I can to help them discover and overcome:

• What's holding them back?
• What's in their way?
• What resources are needed?
• Who do they need to connect with
• What are they doing that can have a force multiplier impact?

That's why I'm teaming up AGAIN with Russ Barnes and asked him to share his Purposefully Profitable and Mission Mapping strategies as part of GovConSummit. Here's what he'll be creating with the veteran entrepreneurs are who Mission Focused on Growing their Business in 2021.

INTENTION from Russ Barnes of Systro Solutions, Author of Small Business for Service Members and Executive Coach for The Purposefully Profitable? Program, a strategy development service that puts small business owners in control of their ability to achieve desired outcomes with their companies.

"Do one thing that scares you every day" - Eleanor Roosevelt

As entrepreneurs - you've taken the word "try" out of your vocabulary. Nothing scares you! It's all just another challenge and you've faced them down and you're determined to move forward. That's why we created GovConSummit as an event and ongoing community where you can find answers, especially from other veteran entrepreneurs who have figured it out and will share their experiences.

If this sounds like you - register today to create the business and lifestyle you love - all while you continue to serve your nation and bring other veterans and teammates along.

RESOURCES on AntiRacism

This has been a challenging year. Not just because of #COVID. Because of the violence and unrest against black and minority citizens.

It's challenged our identity as a nation - recognizing that how we respond to the inequity around us has not be consistent with the values we hold dear. It's up to each of us to step back and consider our beliefs and our actions - what can we do today to move forward together. That's why I'm sharing the resources below:

Netflix Movie: Mudbound 2017

Amazon Movie: Just Mercy (The Movie)-Release Date December 2020

Netflix: 13th (Documentary) Release Date April 2020

Netflix program: Patriot Act by Hasan Minaj – The Broken Policing System – September 2019

Amazon Prime Video Movie: An Ordinary Hero. The Story of Joan Trumpauer Mulholland 2013

Book: Malcolm Gladwell Talking To Strangers

Book: Richard Rothstein The Color of Law

Book: Michelle Alexander The New Jim Crow

Book: Robin DiAngelo White Fragility

 GovConSummit is about creating a community for veteran entrepreneurs in professional services and IT serving DOD...

- fast-growing small business from 10 to 200 employees

- collaborative, innovative contributor willing to share lessons learned

- life-long learner ready to discover and apply advanced strategies for growth

- leader willing to co-create a virtual accelerator network with your peers and mentors 

- mission-oriented executive that recruits and hires veterans

I invite you to join us by registering today at Solvability.com/GovConSummit.

Questions - dm me and let's jump on a call!

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This is the 6th year for GovConSummit. In March 2020, we hosted over 200 attendees in Tampa - days before #covid shut our nation down. We're going virtual - dates are April 19-30 and we're using the WHOVA.com app to connect people NOW.

Here's what you get when you register today by DECEMBER 31, 2020 for our EARLY Bird registration.

1. MATCHMAKING with SOCOM, NAWC-TSD, PEO-STRI, NASA-MSFC, GSA, VA, DHS and more (invited)
2. Over 20 Sessions focused on how to Accelerate Revenue Growth, winning strategies to target the right government agencies properly communicate your value understand the intricacies of the government procurement process.
3. Vetted, qualified, selective teaming and networking engagement sessions designed around your beta.SAM.gov profile, agency targets, capabilities and your identified goals. using the Company Profile you create on the Whova App and at GovShop.com
4. Breakouts designed around the issues you've identified - how to grow revenue faster, how to expand capabilities and customer base, how to create scalability and sustainability, and how to overcome the obstacles of the complex federal acquistion process.

Deep Water Point Speakers include:

• Tony Hess
• Al Mink
• Harry Thornsvard

Inc 5000 CEO Speakers:

Michael Sanders of Interactive Government Holdings

Vernon Green, Jr. of G-Cubed

Curtis Taylor of Linc Research

You don't want to miss out on this opportunity to figure out what it takes to get your company on the INC 5000 (growth rate 50% and more).

Register by Dec 31 for GovConSummit - your investment is $995 for joining us before the December 31 Early Bird Registration expires. Early Registration goes to $1495 on January 1 and to $1995 on February 10 - which is when our new book comes out "Becoming a GovConExpert: How to Accelerate Your Success in Government Contracting." It's the follow-on to last year's Amazon Best Seller "Game Changers for Government Contractors" book, based on the Game Changers podcast by Michael LeJeune.