Often when I am talking with potential clients, they want to know what the Return on Investment (ROI) of my services is. And I’m happy to have that conversation because we can always find an ROI for what we do. But I would like to propose another way of thinking. Read More →
Uncertainty is one of the biggest challenges to success for all entrepreneurs. Many of the entrepreneurs I know are struggling to figure out their business. They may have a great idea, but don’t know how to take it to market. They may have a great market but are struggling toRead More →
Adam Braun, the founder of Pencils of Promise, says “Your self-discovery begins where your comfort zone ends”. (Source H3 Leadership, Brad Lomenick). Self-discovery is scary. Self-discovery can be very humbling. Furthermore, self-discovery is not an easy thing to do. But if we want to be successful, in life, and inRead More →
In his book “The Will to Win”, Shark Tank’s Robert Herjavec gives us the formula for the mindset needed to achieve success. He calls it the “Three Ds”, Determination, Dedication and Drive. If you examine the characteristics of almost any successful person, you will find a healthy portion of eachRead More →
Well, the second half is here. Many business owners are evaluating how they are doing with their goals for the year. (Actually, all business owners should be doing this, but some are not). Many businesses are doing fine. I was talking with some business partners this morning that were experiencingRead More →
What can you learn from a whitewater expedition? Much, I say. I was reminded of this as I was listening to the Joshua Gagnon podcast and the leadership team was recounting stories from a teambuilding canoe trip their church leaders had taken. As I was listening to them talk, IRead More →
Motivation and inspiration are both important, but they’re also very different. Motivation often feels like someone is pushing you. Inspirational leaders help you find more of the good inside you. Motivational leaders encourage you to press ahead. Inspirational leaders get you to see a higher purpose of moving ahead. MotivationalRead More →
Everyone knows Alex Rodriguez (A-Rod) is a great baseball player. He ranks among the top of all offensive categories. In fact, he ranks 5th all-time in Home Runs! That’s very impressive. Do you know what list he ranks even higher on? Strikeouts. Yes, Rodriguez actually ranks 4th on the all-timeRead More →
A little over one year ago I launched my business coaching and training practice. I felt that I was finally responding to a calling that had been tugging at me for years. Listening to my calling gave me new hope, new energy and a sense of finally doing what IRead More →
In today’s global marketplace, products & services, business plans & models, technologies are easily replicable so not too much is very unique – for very long. If you want to stand out amongst your competition you must replicate the one thing that your competitors don’t have. That is your team. AndRead More →