How do you celebrate success in your business? Do you have a system for team recognition? If not, you’re missing out on a great opportunity to boost staff morale and keep everyone aligned with your company’s core values. There’s a great book on team recognition called Whale Done by Ken Blanchard. It’s all about incentivizing […]
Have you and your leadership team ever stepped out of a quarterly meeting feeling more defocused or demotivated rather than pumped for next quarter’s business action plans? đź’Ą SUBSCRIBE for more tips to help your business take flight! In today’s video, I share an effective way to run a successful quarterly planning session with an […]
In order to focus on the responsibilities of a CEO, you need to learn how to start using your time wisely and stop overcommitting. But this is easier said than done. The very strength that helped you get your business off the ground may actually be hurting you in the long run. I’m talking about […]
How does a near air disaster relate to your business and cash flow understanding? In this video, I will tell you a short story to help you understand the importance of knowing your business numbers and managing your cash flow correctly. A lot of problems happen in business because of a lack of knowledge or […]
As a business owner, when you’re faced with situations like delegating tasks to your staff in your business, you may find that the person you’re handing over to isn’t as competent as you want. This can tempt you to continue to do it yourself instead of teaching someone else. But it’s important to recognize that […]
In my interview with Erika MacKay, owner of Niche for Design, we discuss how workspace design can promote productivity, well-being and belonging. Their customized approach to understand a business’s needs, how their team functions, and what their preferences are, enable them to create workspaces where people feel a sense of connection, enjoy coming to the […]
Is feeling sluggish and tired having an impact on your business? In this candid interview, Zach describes how he was successful as a Financial Planner, and had everything that should have made him happy, but he wasn’t. He was, in fact, pretty miserable. And that discontent got him fired. Being fired became the door which […]
If you feel like you’re working too hard in your business, try looking for leverage points. The concept of leverage in business is crucial because it allows you to do more with less effort. I was reminded of this when I went on a walk recently and saw turkey vultures circling overhead. —đź’Ą For more […]
Have you ever blamed your team for issues in your business? I’ve noticed that many business leaders default to blaming their staff when there is a problem. But it’s not always the staff’s fault. Our people are a critical component of our businesses and as they are human, they sometimes make mistakes. But there is […]
Have you ever experienced this scenario:— Write up a plan to achieve something in your business— Start to take action on the plan— Run into a couple of roadblocks and lose momentum— Get discouraged and shelve the plan I think we’ve all experienced this plan, act, slow down, give up cycle at some point business. […]