Blog #216 I often see this challenge with smart people. Typically, these are people who can figure out how to do almost anything…but the real question is just because they can, does it mean they should? More often than not, the answer is no, they shouldn’t do it. An easy way to determine this is…
Blog #209 My favorite author, Patrick Lencioni, has a book entitled Getting Naked. This book does a fantastic job of outlining what I believe to be one of the best ways to approach business development, especially if you are in B2B sales or in some sort of a consulting position. I recently got to spend…
Blog #208 Last week, we discussed my favorite quote from Henry Ford, which is, “Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you’re right”. In that post, we talked about the first two steps to achieve your dreams, how to dream big, and the ins and outs of a simple visualization process. This…
Blog #207 “Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you’re right.” – Henry Ford Last week, there were three separate occasions when the Henry Ford quote came to my mind, and I pondered just how impactful this line of thinking can be. Shifting to this thoughtful approach can impact entire organizations, departments,…
Blog #206 As discussed in the first three parts of this blog series (Blogs #203, #204, and #205), organizations usually go through four distinct stages while on their journey to success. These stages are: Reactive and Stuck Stabilize and In Transition Proactive and Planning Thriving and Focused This week, we will explore the fourth…
Blog #205 As discussed in the past two blogs, #203 and #204, I believe companies experience and pass through four distinct stages in their growth cycle. These stages are as follows: Reactive and Stuck Stabilize and In Transition Proactive and Planning Thriving and Focused Proactive and Planning This week, we are going to concentrate on…
Excited to announce that my new book, The Aspiring Solopreneur, will be launching on September 3rd. The book is a step-by-step guide to help you escape from “office hell” and become your own boss. Whether you’re thinking about opening a roofing business, a law firm, a medical practice, or embarking on any other entrepreneurial endeavor,…
Blog #204 As introduced in my most recent blog, #203 and Stage 1 of this series, I believe there are four distinct stages that companies experience on their way to thriving. They are as follows: Last week, we discussed the first and most common stage, Reactive and Stuck. This week, we will discuss the second…
Blog #203 Helping organizations get to the next level and beyond is my specialty. I feel that I am clarifying and defining the growth curve due to a combination of working with some new organizations along with several mid- and long-term clients. I believe there are typically four stages in the evolutionary path that these…
Blog # 202 Within my session space, I have recently come into the modern electronic world kicking and screaming. I added two 65-inch monitors with wireless connections, which works well for reviewing documents. The biggest benefit is that this allows me to capture and create an ongoing Issues List while working with clients. These new…