You know the frustration, why won’t the people in your life most important to your success and happiness just listen? Why is it so hard for others to see your perspective, understand your needs, and operate as you would? Despite your efforts, and having the same conversation over and over, nothing is changing. There are dozens of […]
You run around all day, and so does your team. Urgent activities take over, the weeks and months fly by. The focus is always about getting more done sooner. Then one day, a demanding client, a dwindling bank account, or an operational mistake sparks a fire. On that day, likely right before a weekend, […]
The ability to build strong alliances is the secret weapon of successful business. No matter how great an idea, a product, or a service, without employees who are willing to go the extra mile, or clients who love you, or professional relationships in the community who want to connect you, building a strong sustainable business […]
April is here. First quarter has come and gone. It is time to assess where you stand in relationship to your goals. Whether you are where you want to be right now, or not, the following 5 questions can help shine a light on important strategic shifts necessary to drive your year to a highly […]
Without clients there is no business. But too many businesses add as many clients as they can, as quickly as they can, before they build the right framework. If one of your business goals is sustainability, building the right infrastructure (see the post Behind the Scenes- What is Really Going On) and focusing on strategies designed to develop loyal clients will result in a stronger outcome. […]
SEEDS OF CHANGE Despite enthusiastic beginnings, many well-intended plans never translate into action, and an even larger number lose momentum along the way. What enables good ideas and plans to take root? As a business coach, advocate and facilitator of strategic planning I have observed quite a few projects – some that succeed and others that […]
You have a white canvas to fill. What vision are you looking to create for your organization, business, career, project, retreat, or ideal day? Every painting starts with an empty canvas. It is up to the painter to figure out how to fill the white space. How Do You Begin? There are many choices to be made […]
You spend the day scrambling. But how do you know you are on the right path? Are you leveraging the strengths, interests and talents on your team? Will you wind up in a place that will make you happy? It is not that you haven’t been thinking about these questions. The business environment is complex and […]
In coaching sessions I hear key common cries for help. This past week the key theme on a surprising number of calls has been ‘my team is not doing what I need them to be doing’. The names have been changed but the following stressful situations have not. · I am here most nights and many […]
We all have an unlimited opportunity to grow as leaders. But it requires desire, the will to reflect, and valuing ourselves. Growing into a full-fledged leader in our own lives, our communities and at work is important not just for our own personal journey, but for the widespread impact we have on the world. How effective you […]