I launched my coaching and consulting business 13 years ago after leaving a successful career as a marketing leader inside growth-stage start-ups. When I initially hung my shingle, I didn’t know what I was doing from a business-building perspective. I can say that now, but back then, I was stubborn, proud, and thought I could…
Read MoreAs we round out the first quarter, I invite you to do a recap and review of your leadership performance over the last three months, particularly in the area of making business decisions. On a scale of 1 to 10, how did you do? Is there room for improvement? We all want to make wise…
Read MoreGood communication with your employees is key to ensuring the effective operation of your business. Your staff will feel compelled to perform if they know the expectations before them. But when bad communication engulfs a company, it can be disastrous. You’ll feel the effects of poor communication through errors, missed deadlines and a complete cluster of…
Read MoreEveryone needs to get some solid business advice from a trusted friend or partner at some point in their lives. Unfortunately, not everyone takes the time to listen — or hears, but decides to go their own way. It is the times when we chose to charge off to try an ill-planned idea that we think…
Read MoreStarting a business is a big achievement for many entrepreneurs, but maintaining one is the larger challenge. There are many standard challenges that face every business whether they are large or small. It is not easy running a company, especially in a fast-paced, ever-changing business world. Technology advances, new hiring strategies, and now, political changes…
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