Success In Business Takes... Discipline
First things first: The title of this post may not seem true for well-established businesses. We all likely know of large businesses...
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- Jul 30
- 1 min
Problem or Expense?
I've heard this a few times recently. When something happens to you like a car malfunction or other repair issue, whether in your...
- Oct 23, 2023
- 3 min
The Power of The Right Tools
A few weeks ago, I was at a relative’s house trimming the trees so that they wouldn’t damage the roof. I had brought some of my own...
- Oct 5, 2023
- 3 min
When People Become Sacred Cows
Recently we were discussing best practices in a leadership conference and the topic of “sacred cows” came up. The reference was to when...
- Jul 20, 2023
- 3 min
Danger Words In Business: "We’re Doing Fine"
Listening to a podcast recently, I heard a business owner declare this to a consultant in an interview: “We’re doing fine.” The context...
- Feb 22, 2023
- 2 min
From “Just Don’t Die” to “Thrive!”
I don’t remember the podcast that caused me to think about this, but the thought stuck with me for days as I met with small business...
- Jan 16, 2023
- 3 min
Transforming Recession Into Opportunity
I was listening to one of my favorite coaching / exit planning podcasts yesterday and the topic was the likelihood of a recession, and...
- Jan 9, 2023
- 3 min
Owners: The Ultimate Danger of Delegation
As a business owner, you’ve likely heard that the secret to a successful, scalable business is “delegation”. I myself have given that...
- Dec 7, 2022
- 2 min
“And Poverty Will Come On You Like A Thief”
My role as a business coach means different things at different times. Sometimes it involves strategic planning, sometimes problem...
- Aug 22, 2022
- 3 min
You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know
For those that have heard this saying and take it to heart, there is really no reason to go on reading this post. You understand the...
- Jul 28, 2022
- 3 min
Tired Out & You’re the Owner? There’s Something Wrong...
If this sounds judgmental, then I’m being judgmental of myself as well. In recent weeks I’ve been re-connecting with local business...
- Jul 12, 2022
- 2 min
Leading By Example Isn’t Enough
This may be surprising to you, but although leading by example is an excellent way to model the behavior you expect in your team when you...
- Jun 20, 2022
- 2 min
Take a Vacation!
As I write this, it’s mid-2022 and I have a vacation coming up. It’s amazing how even the mere looking-forward to some time away from...
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