When Micro Managing is EffectiveThe cobbler’s kids with no shoes. The plumber with a leaky faucet. The business coaching company with a poorly defined role. Yes, it happens to us as well. For the moment, let’s assume that you ha…
Continue readingHere’s a Link to the original publication:http://www.gastongazette.com/news/20171129/how-to-stick-to-your-2018-resolutionsHow to Stick to Your 2018 ResolutionsAs we come to the close of 2017, the early thoughts on New Year’s Resolutions will start to r…
Continue readingDial It Back to the Power of Just OneRecently I’ve come to understand something about goal setting and goal achievement. When I work with clients to become more accountable to themselves and to get their goals written and verbalized something int…
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Yes. Well that was fast. OK, let me expand. I attended a conference (invest in your own knowledge and education) where Marshall Goldsmith was the keynote presenter. These folks at the top of their game in the learning and self-improvement … Continue reading
Stop It!There is an amazing and hilarious YouTube video out there with Bob Newhart called “Stop It.” Take five minutes and enjoy it. I’ve recommended it to clients when I get a sense they are off track on things and thoughts that interfere with their g…
Continue readingCan Leaders Add Too Much Value?Yes.Well that was fast. OK, let me expand. I attended a conference (invest in your own knowledge and education) where Marshall Goldsmith was the keynote presenter. These folks at the top of their game in the l…
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They walk in the room confident that they have a great idea and that at any moment one of the five Sharks will make them a great offer that launches their business into the stratosphere. It can be amusing to … Continue reading
Why Do You Feel Guilty?One of the most frequent complaints I hear is that people don’t have enough time. Time to get their work done, time to hit the gym, time to catch up with old friends, time to see their kid’s sports games, time to coach thei…
Continue readingLessons from Shark TankThey walk in the room confident that they have a great idea and that at any moment one of the five Sharks will make them a great offer that launches their business into the stratosphere. It can be amusing to follow the pitch and …
Continue readingSo Successful I Stopped Doing It…I see it on a regular basis—particularly around sales and marketing. A business owner has a process that is working well but they get bored and stop doing it. Or they feel like they have to get more creative a…
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