Jim Janz - Focusing On Horizon with Secretary General

We sometimes get so caught up thinking about all the things we must do now that we forget to look down the road a ways. I like this quote that Jim Janz has shared...

JIM JANZ, “As the second Secretary-General of the United Nations, Dag Hammarskjöld, Swedish diplomat, is an experienced resource when speaking about keeping our eyes fixed on the future rather than today’s difficulties.”

Jim Janz & Sharon Janz – Legends In Leadership About Focus

“Never look down to test the ground before taking your next step; only he who keeps his eye fixed on the far horizon will find his right road.” - Dag Hammarskjold

About Jim & Sharon Janz

Jim Janz and Sharon Janz are members of independent business owner (IBO) trade association, IBOAI. Janz is the 2007 association chairman.

IBOAI, the official trade association leadership team including Billy Florence, Jody Victor, Randy Haugen, Joe Markiewicz Don Wilson and Jim Janz serves and protects the business interests of independent business owners, (Quixtar IBO’s ) throughout North America.

© 2007 JIM JANZ & SHARON JANZ QUIXTAR IBO. Reprint permission provided to Billy Florence Team Dream Chasers site.

Randy Haugen: Winning Is A Process Not A Game Score

I love this story. This is a great example of true sportsmanship by Emmit Smith...

Randy Haugen, “Emmit Smith recently won a national dancing competition. The discipline he applied to that opportunity was learned during his NFL career with the Dallas Cowboys. His win reminded me of a story I’d heard about Emmitt and Thurman Thomas.”

Randy Haugen Leadership Favorite: Leaders Encourage

In 1994, Thurman Thomas, head bowed with his hands covering his face, sat on the Buffalo Bills bench following his team’s fourth straight Super Bowl loss. His three fumbles had helped seal their awful fate.

Suddenly, standing before him was the Dallas Cowboys’ star running back Emmitt Smith. Just named MVP for Super Bowl XXVIII, Smith was carrying his small goddaughter. Smith looked down at her and said, “I want you to meet the greatest running back in the NFL, Mr. Thurman Thomas.”

About Randy Haugan and Valerie Haugen

Investor Randy Haugen, owns Haugan Corporation. He is a part owner of Legacy Business Group and serves on their Board of Directors. Through his background in business management and customer service, Haugen’s businesses have matured fruitfully.

Randy Haugen has serves on the International Business Owners Association International (IBOAI).

IBOAI, the Quixtar IBO official trade association of Quixtar Ibo’s, serves and protects the business interests of independent business owners. Association leadership includes Jim Janz, Randy Haugen, Brad Duncan, Don Wilson, Billy Florence, Jody Victor. 2007 IBO association board members include: Kanti Gala, Bill Hawkins, John Merris, Joe Markiewicz, Orrin Woodward, Chris Brady, Kathy Victor, Bob Andrews and Bill Hawkins.
Amway and Quixtar are sister companies owned by Alticor Inc.

© 2007 Randy Haugen Amway / Quixtar IBO. Reprint permission given to Billy Florence Team Dream Chasers site.

Jim Janz - Winning Teams Have Responsibility In Common

This is what leadership is all about. Taking responsibility for our actions. Don't put the blame on others. As leaders we must be accountable for our actions.

Jim Janz, “Accountability for actions is a sign of character. Alabama’s coach Bear Bryant and Miami Dolphins leader, Don Shula, understood that very important responsibility.”

Janz Leadership Favorite

In a crisis, don't hide behind anything or anybody. They are going to find you anyway. – Coach Bryant


My responsibility is leadership, and the minute I get negative, that is going to have an influence on my team. – Coach Don Shula


Jim Janz and Sharon Janz are Members of IBOAI, the official Quixtar IBO Trade Association.

“The official Trade Association, IBOAI, is dedicated to serving and protecting the interests of Quixtar powered Independent Business Owners (Quixtar IBOs) throughout North America,” says Jim Janz of IBOAI.

Governed by a Board of Directors, the IBOAI: Protects the best interests of IBOs and serves as an advocate in IBO issues with Quixtar.

IBOAI, the IBO official trade association of Quixtar Ibo’s, serves and protects the business interests of independent business owners. Association leadership includes Jim Janz, Randy Haugen Brad Duncan, Don Wilson, Billy Florence, Jody Victor. Additional Independent Business Owner board members include: Bill Hawkins, John Merris, Joe Markiewicz, Orrin Woodward, Chris Brady, Kathy Victor, Bob Andrews and Bill Hawkins

Keywords: Jim Janz Quixtar, Don Wilson Quixtar, Billy Florence Jody Victor Quixtar


© 2007 Jim Janz Amway Quixtar IBO. Reprint permission given to Billy Florence Team Dream Chasers site.

Jody Victor & Kathy Victor: Commitment to Goals

This is great information from Jody Victor & Kathy Victor on the importance of goal setting...

Kathy Victor, “ W. H. Murray lived the life of goal setting and accomplishing goals in the face of enormous obstacles. That’s why we’ve selected this leadership insight for you. Learning from the example of accomplishment is highly relevant.”

Jody Victor and Kathy Victor About Goals

“Until one is committed, there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back, always ineffectiveness. Concerning all acts of initiative and creation, there is one elementary truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then providence moves too. All sorts of things occur to help one that would never otherwise have occurred. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in ones favor all manner of unforeseen incidents, meetings, and material assistance which no man could have dreamed would have come his way. I have learned a deep respect for one of Goethe's couplets: 'Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it! Boldness has genius, magic, and power in it.’”

-W.H. Murray, of the Scottish Himalayan Expedition

About – Jody Victor and Kathy Victor

Jody Victor is founder of Markerman Productions, a global technology firm, and is President of MMP. Mr. Victor has spoken to audiences all over the world about free enterprise and success.
Jody Victor and Kathy Victor serve on the International Business Owners Association International (IBOAI).

IBOAI, the Quixtar IBO official trade association, serves and protects the business interests of independent business owners, Quixtar Ibo’s. Association leadership includes Jim Janz, Randy Haugen, Brad Duncan, Don Wilson, Billy Florence, Jody Victor. 2007 IBO association board members include: Kanti Gala, Bill Hawkins, John Merris, Joe Markiewicz, Orrin Woodward, Chris Brady, Kathy Victor, Bob Andrews and Bill Hawkins

Amway and Quixtar are sister companies owned Alticor Inc.

© 2007 Jody Victor Amway / Quixtar IBO. Reprint permission given to Billy Florence Team Dream Chasers site.

Billy Florence - Americans On Government

Billy Florence, “Will Rogers had the unique ability to capture national character in a few powerful words. Rogers’observations on government over-spending is a classic. He said that the closest our country has been to being even was on the day that Alexander Hamilton started the U.S. Treasury. It had a zero balance on that day.


Billy Florence & Peggy Florence - Quick Quote Favorite American Character
The American people are very generous people and will forgive almost any weakness, with the possible exception of stupidity. – Will Rogers

About Billy Florence and Peggy Florence

Billy and Peggy Florence are members of IBOAI, the official trade association of Quixtar IBO’s. IBOAI serves and protects the business interests of independent business owners. Leadership team includes Jim Janz Don Wilson, Billy Florence, Kathy Victor, Joe Markiewicz, Orrin Woodward, Bill Hawkins and John Merris

Billy Florence leads Team Dream (DCI International) Organization. Florence founded Equad News. It provides news, opinion, and motivational editorials.


© 2007 Florence News. Reprint permission given to Billy Florence Team Dream Chasers site.

Joe Markiewicz - Think Growth

Thank you Joe Markiewicz for your wisdom on personal growth!


Growth is important. Investors are always looking for companies with good growth. Things really don't just stay the "same." They usually get better or get worse. They grow or go backwards. So personally we should always be striving to grow, to stretch ourselves to new levels.

Don't get so comfortable that you don't get better. It is so easy to do especially in today's world. These are some thoughts to help us keep focused on personal growth.

Amway's Joe Markiewicz - Personal Growth Favorites

He that will not reflect is a ruined man. - Asian Proverb

Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom. - Aristotle

Energy and persistence conquer all things. - Benjamin Franklin

© 2007 Joe Markeiwicz. Permission given to Billy Florence Team Dream Chasers site.

Joe Markiewicz - Set Short & Long Term Goals

I love what Joe Markiewicz says about not going through the motions without a goal. Great stuff here...

"Know where you are going. Don't just go through the motions without having a specific goal. This is true in working out, business and everything you do. You don't go to an airport to get on a plane without knowing your destination. So don't go through the motions of work without knowing what you want to accomplish." - Joe Markiewicz

Joe Markiewicz Favorites on Goal Setting

"I long to accomplish a great and noble tasks, but it is my chief duty to accomplish humble tasks as though they were great and noble. The world is moved along, not only by the mighty shoves of its heroes, but also by the aggregate of the tiny pushes of each honest worker." - Helen Keller

"Give me a stock clerk with a goal and I'll give you a man who will make history. Give me a man with no goals and I'll give you a stock clerk." - J.C. Penney

"To will is to select a goal, determine a course of action that will bring one to that goal, and then hold to that action till the goal is reached. The key is action." - Michael Hanson

"The greatest danger for most of us is not that our aim is too high and we miss it, but that it is too low and we reach it." - Michelangelo

© 2007 Joe Markiewicz All rights reserved. Reprint approved for Billy Florence Team Dream Chasers site.