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The “WRIGHT” Way
When you really think about it. sports, including college sports, is BUSINESS. Therefore, thinking of a coach as a business leader is certainly viable. As a native Philadelphian, I have been a Villanova basketball fan for years, even though I never attended the...
The Road Ahead
There’s an old expression that I find meaningful. “Even if you’re on the right track, you’ll get run over if you’re standing still.” Think about this in terms of your business. Despite all the recent challenges that every business has faced, you may find yourself...
Taking a POSITION? Think twice!
With the divide in our country more noticeable today than ever, in great part due to social media, so many business leaders believe that they need to take a position on social issues. In fact, in a study from the Brunswick Group, over 60 percent of corporate CEO’s...
What, Me Worry?
Many of you may remember MAD Magazine and the words of Alfred E. Newman. While worrying has been part of the human psyche forever, it seems to be coming up more often these days, given the pandemic, political divides, and everything else we read and hear in the media....
A Business Lesson from Tom Brady
It’s always fun to watch the playoff games ahead of the Super Bowl. One game proved to reinforce a valuable lesson for all of us and particularly those in business. After losing to the Rams, Tom Brady was pressured by reporters as to whether he’d now be retiring. As a...
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...