Ernie Bray

March 16, 2026

Business, Entrepreneurship, Inspiration, Motivation, Leadership, Sport, Success, Think

The Coaching Job I Didn’t Get Changed Everything.

Ernie Bray

March 16, 2026

Business, Entrepreneurship, Inspiration, Motivation, Leadership, Sport, Success, Think

We all have pivotal moments in life that help us grow. One example for me was when I felt the nudge:“Apply for the coaching job.”

Ernie Bray

June 28, 2025

Business, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Sport, Success, Think

From the Hardwood to the Boardroom: How Basketball Shaped My Leadership

Ernie Bray

June 28, 2025

Business, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Sport, Success, Think

Growing up in Porterville, California, basketball was more than just a game—it was a way of life. I learned the game from my dad, a dedicated high school varsity coach, who taught me that fundamentals, discipline, and heart mattered more than talent alone.

Ernie Bray

March 14, 2024

Inspiration, Leadership, Philosophy, Think

Character And Integrity

Ernie Bray

March 14, 2024

Inspiration, Leadership, Philosophy, Think

Here's something that I think we can all relate to: dealing with difficult or dishonest people. We've all met those people who seem willing to do anything or run over anyone in their path.

Ernie Bray

December 6, 2023

Inspiration, Entrepreneurship, Leadership

Inspire Your Team

Ernie Bray

December 6, 2023

Inspiration, Entrepreneurship, Leadership

Being an inspirational leader, from where I stand, boils down to a handful of core principles. One thing I've learned: don't try to mimic anyone else.

Ernie Bray

November 13, 2023

Inspiration, Business, Career, Leadership, Motivation, Philosophy, Think

Embracing the Power of Hard Work: Unleashing Success for all Generations

Ernie Bray

November 13, 2023

Inspiration, Business, Career, Leadership, Motivation, Philosophy, Think

In today's ever-changing landscape, a growing discourse surrounds work-life balance and redefining success in a new light. A light where achievement and goals are not always viewed as important meshed with an apathetic acceptance of mediocrity. Whether this is driven by changing societal values and norms or pushed as a narrative by media in general, I’m not sure.

Ernie Bray

August 5, 2023

Inspiration, Leadership, Think, Success

What Is My Best Life Advice?

Ernie Bray

August 5, 2023

Inspiration, Leadership, Think, Success

What is my best life advice? Keep it simple. Just focus on being a good person and doing the right thing.

Ernie Bray

September 6, 2022

Leadership, Philosophy, Think

The Power Of Thank You

Ernie Bray

September 6, 2022

Leadership, Philosophy, Think

“Thank you." Two simple words that hold so much power. It conveys positivity and gratitude, while validating another person. In this social media

Ernie Bray

July 3, 2022

Business, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Motivation

Creating a Winning Company Culture…Virtually

Ernie Bray

July 3, 2022

Business, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Motivation

Command and control. That was my introduction into the workplace back in the 1990s. It was a place with little flexibility and rigid managers. Working from home - are you kidding? It was the company way or the highway.

Ernie Bray

August 30, 2021

Inspiration, Leadership, Philosophy

Build Your Resilience

Ernie Bray

August 30, 2021

Inspiration, Leadership, Philosophy

For so many of us, the last couple of years have been challenging to say the least. An ongoing pandemic, economic uncertainty, global chaos and a general sense of unease permeates daily life. These are the exact times that require resilience.

Ernie Bray

May 16, 2021

Inspiration, Leadership, Success

Make A Difference Every Day

Ernie Bray

May 16, 2021

Inspiration, Leadership, Success

A lot of times we think that making a difference is people’s lives means you have to join an organization or make a conscious effort outside your daily routine to give back and contribute, while those efforts are truly

Ernie Bray

January 5, 2021

Career, Entrepreneurship, Inspiration, Leadership, Motivation

Some Simple Advice To Jumpstart Your Year

Ernie Bray

January 5, 2021

Career, Entrepreneurship, Inspiration, Leadership, Motivation

Everyone wants fast results. Who wouldn’t want to achieve more with less effort? It’s human nature to take the easy route but in reality, that’s not how you get to where you want to be.

Ernie Bray

December 11, 2020

Business, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Motivation, Startup

Reality Vs. Fiction

Ernie Bray

December 11, 2020

Business, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Motivation, Startup

I’m sure you’ve seen the obligatory picture of “entrepreneurs” boarding the “private jet” to fly off to some imaginary amazing destination. They pose in deep thought as they gaze out the window with the aura of success.

Ernie Bray

February 5, 2020

Entrepreneurship, Business, Leadership

Keys To Being A Great CEO

Ernie Bray

February 5, 2020

Entrepreneurship, Business, Leadership

In my opinion the CEO has to be the inspirational and defining leader of the company. They have to embody what the core of the company is and bring the vision to life. Here’s 6 things on a basic level that you have to be able to do.

Ernie Bray

March 20, 2019

Entrepreneurship, Business, Leadership

Tomorrow’s CEO Must Be An Active People Leader

Ernie Bray

March 20, 2019

Entrepreneurship, Business, Leadership

The role of the CEO has always been split between management and leadership. In the past, however, the emphasis tended to be on management. The CEO set the goals, developed the strategies, and kept an eye on the competition while serving as the public face of the company.

Ernie Bray

February 3, 2019

Inspiration, Leadership, Philosophy, Think

Three Great Books You Should Read In 2019

Ernie Bray

February 3, 2019

Inspiration, Leadership, Philosophy, Think

Here’s three great books that will really inspire you. They were my favorites last year and if you are looking to raise you game in 2019, I highly recommend giving them a read!

Ernie Bray

October 18, 2018

Leadership

The Life Of A CEO?

Ernie Bray

October 18, 2018

Leadership

Many might think it's life on the beach? Wrong! With that title though comes immense responsibility. I am speaking from the mindset of a bootstrap entrepreneur who built a company from the ground up with not a penny of outside investment.

Ernie Bray

August 6, 2018

Business, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Startup

Mistakes I've Made As An Entrepreneur

Ernie Bray

August 6, 2018

Business, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Startup

All too often an entrepreneur can get so excited about their venture that they make quick and fast decisions to move ahead. See, when you are growing fast you have to fill departments to cover for everything you can’t do personally.

Ernie Bray

July 15, 2018

Leadership

How To Build A Better Leadership Team

Ernie Bray

July 15, 2018

Leadership

As a business owner or executive, it’s far better to screen job applicants for the following five leadership traits than to hire and then fire managers who prove to be incompetent at leading others.

Ernie Bray

July 9, 2018

Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Success

What Makes A Good CEO?

Ernie Bray

July 9, 2018

Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Success

Here’s the deal. As a CEO you need a general working knowledge of sales, strategy, finance, marketing, etc. but you don’t have to know it all. You have to be able to put great teams together that can execute your vision.

Ernie Bray

June 25, 2018

Leadership, Motivation, Success

Be Unstoppable

Ernie Bray

June 25, 2018

Leadership, Motivation, Success

If you have the drive and determination to be a success, build a business and become an entrepreneur, you have something that separates you from about 90% of the population.