Someone once said “Integrity isn’t a value in an of itself, but it is a value that guarantees all the other values”. I believe that is quite true. In this installment of the “quality of a leader” series, we will examine the idea of integrity. And for simplicity, I willRead More →
While we all say we work on high-performing teams, statistics prove that this is simply not the case. According to numerous studies, fewer than 20% of teams are considered “high performing”. And as many as half of all teams are considered “dysfunctional”. What is the problem with so many teams? AndRead More →
Have you ever had a great idea, and have your boss, peer or team just shut it down? I know you have. It’s happened to all of us. And the truth is, we have probably done it to others as well. In a recent podcast entitled “Uniquely Better”, Andy StanleyRead More →
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 →
As a FocalPoint Business Coach, I often am working with my clients to help them build strategic plans and establish goals for their business or organization. We use a set of eight foundational questions as part of our strategic planning process. Question #8 is to identify specific habits that are necessaryRead More →
This blog post could almost seem cliche. How many times and how many ways can we say it. But here we go again. What is your most important asset? If you are a business owner with employees, then I just answered it for you. Your employees are your most importantRead More →
I love working with entrepreneurs. Not all business coaches do, but I am one of them that does. Entrepreneurs have great energy and they are passionate about their dreams. They have big ideas. The world is their oyster. They see nothing but the possibilities. But many entrepreneurs enter with theRead More →
In a few hours, we’ll be ringing in the new year. I don’t know about you, but every year I feel like the time just flies by faster and faster. 2018 has been an incredible year for me. I hope it has been for you as well. My resolution forRead More →
Up until now, we have reviewed four traps that are common in nearly every business. The first two capture you in start-up phase. The third and fourth traps are only encountered when a company encounters some level of success. The fifth trap of a company or organization is the declineRead More →