I’ve been doing a lot of networking lately, and I talk to a lot of business owners who don’t actually own a business, they just own a JOB! And worse, their job and their employees actually own them! The theme that jumped out of every conversation is that when things got
I’m an amateur woodworker. I’ve built a few pieces of furniture in my home, and I like to tinker with different woods. As with any hobby, eventually you start to accumulate more and more tools to accommodate a continued interest in it. I bought an old table saw, and I
As we enter the summer season, we also hit the official start of vacation season, and that can bring up a whole array of emotions and stressors in a business. Over the years I’ve heard all kinds of reasons and excuses from business owners blaming vacation season for this problem
It’s finally summer! Time to enjoy sunshine, picnics, sports, and maybe even a vacation – unless you are a business owner who needs to keep the business running. If you find yourself more distracted during the summer months, you are not alone. So let’s talk about some ways to maintain
In the past six weeks I have been fortunate to do some traveling. I started in Florida where I witnessed a successful rocket launch – a marvel of modern technology. Shortly after that I visited Greece where I saw buildings and artifacts well over 3,000 years old, still intact today.
When I sit down and talk to business owners, one of the things I hear a lot is that their business is running them instead of them running their business. I recently listened to a great speaker, Amelia Rose Earhart (no relation to the famous Amelia Earhart), share her perspective
If you find yourself saying that, keep reading. We are all given the same amount of time in each hour, each day, each week, each year. Some people have mastered how they spend their time, and some of us need reminders. Effective time management involves setting priorities, creating a schedule,
Lately I’ve been hearing from lots of business owners about the challenges they have dealing with all of the interruptions in their already busy day. They have a plan going into the day, and 10 minutes later their whole day has been thrown off plan by an unexpected email or
As a business owner and coach, I understand the fears and challenges of the current economic scenarios that we are all dealing with from both a personal viewpoint and as a third-party observer. Dealing with high inflation and possibly a recession to follow is something many current business owners have
March Madness, at least in my household, has always been the first real holiday season of the year. But it’s also a striking reminder that the first quarter of the year is already ending. Often January begins with a boom of energy in which business leaders generate an expansive list
March brings thoughts of Luck, Rainbows, and Pots of Gold. A lot of business owners rely a little too much on Luck without knowing how to get Gold out of their business. Here are some steps that will help you to find and generate the Gold (also called Profit) without
Effective communication is one of the most important aspects of running a successful business. It plays a crucial role in creating a positive work environment and driving productivity. However, communication is not just about conveying messages, but also about building trust and strengthening relationships between employees and their leaders. Trust
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