Conversations Matter

Conversations Matter

Owners who are struggling with employee retention in this weird employee-centric economy may want to pay attention to this post. The conversations you have or don’t have with your team can make or break your company. Results come from the actions people take (or...
Are You a Happy Leader?

Are You a Happy Leader?

As leaders take on more responsibility, handle more decisions, mentor and coach more people, and generate higher and higher level results, often something changes. Their face. Have you ever walked down a hallway at work and realized that you’d better smile...
 Set a Breakthrough Goal for Success

 Set a Breakthrough Goal for Success

Do you have a breakthrough goal? That’s a goal that, when you attain it, will up-level every part of your life in a huge positive way. If not, consider what would have that kind of impact if you attained it. I’ve been coaching one to one for 7 years and done...
Overcoming Too Much and Not Enough

Overcoming Too Much and Not Enough

Sometimes it all can just feel like too much, can’t it?   Too much to do, not enough time. Too many hours working, not enough time with the family. Too much pressure, not enough relaxation. Too much busyness, not enough rest. Too much taking care of business,...
The Power of No

The Power of No

Generally we don’t like other people to tell us “No.” But when they do, we reap several benefits: Time – We don’t have to wait for an answer anymoreClarity -We don’t have to guess what they’re thinkingFreedom – We are free to pursue other avenues to...
The Most Important Number in Your Business

The Most Important Number in Your Business

How do you answer the question “What’s the value of your business?” Look at this equation: Profit x M = Value, where M is the multiple that a buyer will use to determine the price they would pay for your company. As business owners, we’re generally conditioned to...
What You Can’t See

What You Can’t See

Today I met with a CEO who faces an important decision to make that could impact the success of his company for decades. Weighing his options, he mentioned pros and cons of the alternatives. Both were good options that aligned with his values. Yet, he felt unsure...
Unlucky, or Wrong Response?

Unlucky, or Wrong Response?

So, today’s Friday the 13th of 2020. Is this the most unlucky day of the century? The worst Friday? The worst year? To what will you attribute the problems and tragedies that occur on this day? This week? This year? The first two-thirds of your life? Some people and...