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Learning from Defeat
As I watch critical sporting events this time of year, I remind myself that in every rivalry, there can only be one winner. As winners bask in their victories, I often think of those defeated. Some handle it better than others. In business, one cannot expect to always...
Are You a Serial Entrepreneur?
I recently read an article on this subject written by Bharath Sivakumar. He confirmed that indeed, I am a serial entrepreneur. And as a business coach, all my clients are entrepreneurs, but not all are serial entrepreneurs. According to Sivakumar, “A serial...
The Mind is a Powerful Thing
No one can argue with the topic of this posting, right? However, what one could argue is whether the mind being so powerful is good or bad. Let me explain where I’m heading with this. The more I coach others, the more I realize that people often get stuck in a...
Dealing with EVERYTHING!
So often, my first contact with prospective coaching clients finds them in a state of simply being overwhelmed. Most often, these are people who live in the day-to-day tactical mode of survival, typically putting out one fire after another. My first piece of advice is...
Can a BOOK Really Change Your Business?
When I speak with company owners who are struggling with certain aspects of their business, almost invariably they’ll mention that they’ve read all kinds of books about business. As an avid reader, I’m all for that. However, I always ask a key question, “Of what...
Finding GREAT People…Part III
As I explained earlier, unlike so many other employers these days, Jen Silver (www.RoofingUtah.com) is not experiencing a shortage of qualified labor in her company. In fact, she often has job seekers reaching out to her for opportunities. These are often people who...
Finding GREAT People…Part II
As I conveyed in my last posting, millennials are looking for “socially conscious” companies. You can’t fake this nor can you assume exactly what this means to them. You’ll need to be open to change and learn from the millennials themselves. This transition in your...
Finding GREAT People…Part I
I recently had the pleasure of meeting (virtually) an extremely successful person in the male-dominated home improvement industry. Jen Silver is the president of Roofing Utah, Inc. In this particular “boardroom,” we had a group of company owners, all specializing in...
Valuable Thoughts from an NFL Legend
Steve Sabol is joining his father Ed in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. They were the geniuses behind NFL Films, the greatest sports filmmaking company in history that helped make the NFL the giant money-maker that it is today. Steve died at age 69 in 2012 after an...
What’s Important to You?
In business, that question should probably NOT be on the top of your list. The reason is simple. What may be important to you may not be important to others who you rely on for your success. You may think that as a consumer, low price is a key driver. For your...