A lot of things get me out bed in the morning. And frankly, many nights I'm too excited or idea-filled to even sleep because I'm looking forward to the next day. But, I'll spare you my thoughts on optimism, leadership and motivation and instead promote a company and product that I believe in: Rapport.

Rapport Leadership International is owned by Joe and Jen Tate. Joe, full disclosure, is one of the owners here at OnMilwaukee.com. He's a passionate and committed leader who believes in giving the people around him the power to succeed, communicate and love. For these simple reasons, I'm telling you to attend one of two upcoming sessions of "Stop Surviving, Start Thriving." This Rapport Leadership seminar is available on Sept. 9 and 10 at the Hyatt Regency Milwaukee.

It's a focused, three-hour program that will ignite and invigorate you. I know, I know, many of you despise "self-help" seminars and books. Sure, some are cheesy. But, as someone that reads many of the leadership books and attends at least a few seminars each year, I assure you that you'll find value and be satisfied with Rapport.

I realize that this blog is a bit of commercial. So, do with it what you will. I'm suggesting, though, that you to dive into Rapport. Many at OnMilwaukee.com have benefited from it and now that the program is coming to Milwaukee we're hoping that you'll choose to attend.

Click here or call (800) 989-0715.