Do you have dreams? I hope you do. Dreams are the beginnings of success. Every great innovation began with a dream. Pick a company that has made a big impact on the world: GE, Apple, Amazon. They began with a dream someone had. So do you have dreams? Sadly, itRead More →
Innovation is critical for growth. For companies to truly stand out in a crowded market, they must find ways to innovate. Craig Groeschel, in his leadership podcast (episode 34), shared “the innovation equation”. It’s a great model for wrapping your head around what it takes to be an innovator. TheRead More →
`https://youtu.be/UrugquwXF_k It’s that time of year you are probably thinking about setting goals. We talk about setting SMART goals. At FocalPoint we use that acronym. You’ve probably heard that before. We say your goals should be “S” Smart, “M” Measurable, “A” we say it different, we say “Aligned with yourRead More →
For many business owners, December marks the end of another year and January brings about a fresh start. Opportunities abound. Optimism is high. You are finalizing your budget (let’s face it, most of you haven’t finished your budget yet). With the new budget brings opportunities to make new investments inRead More →
The extra mile. It’s a term used so often it’s almost considered cliche. It is thrown around in circles, especially being applied to those that are willing to lend a helping hand. But what does it mean? And if so many people are willing to go there, then why isRead More →
I found this quote by Helen Keller while preparing to lead a strategic planning workshop. She said “What good is sight without vision”. It was so powerful to me because I have seen so many leaders who clearly had foresight in their business, but did not have the ability to developRead More →
The success trap is the fourth trap that is encountered by the business owner. Earlier we shared the first three traps. The honeymoon trap and the “three feet from gold” trap both occur in the startup phase. The founder’s trap, (aka the entrepreneur trap) occurs during the growth phase andRead More →
I have a good sense of direction. I used to think this was something that was to be learned. After all, I was a Boy Scout, an Eagle Scout, no less. And we were taught all the skills of using a map and compass. I’ve backpacked in the mountains for daysRead More →
It’s October, one of my favorite months. There’s a crispness in the air. The nights are cool, but not yet cold. The colors of the leaves are breathtaking. Business is back in swing after the vacation-riddled summer season. And we realize that we are about to put the wraps onRead More →
One of the biggest frustrations of many business owners is the fact that they are not growing. When I ask them more about their business, I often find a business owner that is unwilling to take risks. Taking risks is risky (brilliant, I know). When we take risks, we’ll sometimesRead More →