If I had to choose one word to describe 2020, it would be Disruptive. The nature of a disruption does give us an opportunity for at least one thing – Change. Earlier this spring, the word we kept hearing is pivot: the need to shift our focus, products,
In talking with dozens of business owners over the last few weeks, the idea that “Everything has Changed” came up multiple times, so I spent some time talking with a group of my business coaching clients about what has really changed and what has not. We were not addressing the
How many virtual meetings have you had recently? There is a lot of talking going on, but how much are we communicating? Communication is two-way. The measure of effective communication is the response that you get. The same principles of communication apply to both virtual and in
I am listening to many people who are struggling to focus right now. The challenge of working remotely, disrupted schedules, and the demands of caring and schooling children have been stressful for many. Add the regular occurrences we call “life,” (blocked toilets, flat tires, running out of milk) and
As a business owner, you are frequently surrounded by chaos. Throw in a pandemic, civil unrest, and elections and the regular chaos can easily become a maelstrom. So how do you, as the person steering the ship, navigate the storms? Ignoring the situation is not an option.
Some people are naturals at connecting with other people. They easily find common interests, and genuinely enjoy meeting people. They are masters at working the room with a friendly smile and a firm handshake. They have built their business by creating trust, relationships, often friendships, with customers
There has been a lot of talk, and rightly so, about pivoting our businesses in response to the changes that COVID-19 has required to survive and thrive. We have been busy reshaping our businesses, our marketing messages, our systems and protocols, etc. Yet, how many of us have
It’s a question I hear often from business owners. The answer is a resounding YES! The real question should be, how should we be selling? Here are some tips for selling in challenging economic times. Let’s start with value. Don’t devalue your product or service even
We have been hearing and using the word “pivot” a great deal in the past few months. In basketball, when a player plants one foot as an anchor, and turns using the other foot, the move is called a pivot. But what exactly does that mean to your
Like many of you, I have been eating at home a lot more than I was a few months ago. I experimented with new recipes, to mixed results. I have a few new favorites, and a few I don’t need to make again.
If you haven’t already done it, now is
Before I leave for a long trip I make sure that my car is ready to go – gas, oil, fluids, brakes, tires. I want the journey to be enjoyable. I don’t want to deal with problems. As our businesses reopen, now is the time for you
As the economy begins to reopen, it is time to Reboot, Restart, Reopen, Revive and/or Kick-start ourselves, our teams, our clients and our businesses. In doing so, there are so many things that we as business owners have to do, to think about, and to worry about. As
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