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The legendary football coach Vince Lombardi called the notion of a ‘born leader’ a myth. To Lombardi, success was a matter of passion, commitment, and sacrifice — not genetics. So does this mean that anyone can become a leader? While it is theoretically possible that many people have the ...
I see way too often small businesses that are way too dependent on the CEO/owner, and typically overlook the need to have a contingency plan. Whether it’s pushed to the side because it’s not perceived as “mission critical” or whether the owner refuses to face the reality that disaster can strike (“I’m Superman and my will to move forward overpowers the ability to get sick”), the fact remains that a small business could be crippled by the owner having serious health issues.
Have you ever experienced a misunderstanding over what you thought was something clearly communicated without any emotional component? Did you ever have an unexpected impact on a person to whom you were communicating and had no understanding as to why? People refer to Communication as a ...
“Where do you believe you are limiting yourself?” This is a question we continuously ask our clients. The reflection of the question will lead to the discovery and exploration of your “Limiting Beliefs” and can serve you whether to: overcome the fear of making a decision, recapture the ...
“It’s like pushing a boulder up a steep hill!” At one time or another, every business owner has uttered this statement. “Sometimes it feels like all this weight is ready to roll back over me!” What a powerful metaphor for the challenges of entrepreneurship. Whether you’re starting a new ...
In the business that I own, I am fortunate everyday to have the opportunity to work with business owners, executives and leaders from a broad cross-section of industries. Up until about October 2008, there continued to be a sense of optimism and confidence that businesses would survive and even ...
It’s often the case that during an initial meeting with an entrepreneurial leader, he or she will proclaim, “I bear the entire burden of the business, the weight on my back is overwhelming!” While employees walk into an organization with a different mindset than employers and high level managers, with the right people on the team, the same passion and care could be shared among the entire organization.
Dear Graduating Students, The time has finally come for you to move ahead and transition from your college, vocational, and/or technical education environments into the world of business. You may have already chosen a specific industry to “make your mark” and are facing the reality that the ...
As a serial entrepreneur my passion lies in helping business owners create and sustain profitable and successful businesses. In today’s uncertain economic environment it is essential that business leaders have the tools to navigate through the tough waters and help drive our economy to a more stable place. More than ever before, each and every aspect of a business needs to be charging on all levels; sales, marketing, accounting/finance, operations, customer service, human resources, etc.
Ever try to complete a jigsaw puzzle without a picture of the finished product? Then you’ve got a good idea how tough it is to create a strategic plan when you don’t know where your business is headed. To many business owners, strategic planning is an intimidating process. At first glance, it ...
Conflict is inevitable. It is proof that we are all unique individuals with distinctive values, opinions and perceptions. Conflict can be both a positive driver and a counterproductive force in the workplace. Unresolved conflicts can sabotage the effective functioning of any organization, and ...
In the business that I own, I am fortunate everyday to have the opportunity to meet with other business owners, executives and leaders from a broad cross-section of industries. Up until about 60 days ago, there continued to be a sense of optimism and confidence that they would survive and even ...
SummarynA regional professional services firm was struggling with some of the less positive aspects of rapid business growth. The desire to maintain a “small family firm culture vs. a territorial corporate culture, generational obstacles,, and high turnover were combining to chip away at the ...
As a serial entrepreneur my passion lies in helping business owners create and sustain profitable and successful businesses. In today’s uncertain economic environment it is essential that business leaders have the tools to navigate through the tough waters and help drive our economy to a more stable place.