The need for resilience in our businesses is just as important as it is for us as individuals. So I have taken this material and have used it to develop 7 keys to build resilience in your business.
These are tough times, no doubt about it. If you aren’t stressed about your business, well, God bless you. Most everyone I am working with is exhibiting some level of stress. Let’s face it, we are in a crisis. And most business owners have been so busy working IN theirRead More →
I heard a quote once that went something like this, “a man dancing to the music looks like a fool to the deaf man”. It took me a moment to process the idea. But then it came clear to me. If someone is looking at what you do from aRead 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 →
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 →
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 →
After working with businesses of all shapes and sizes, I have come to the conclusion that there are five over-arching questions that can dictate whether your business will be successful or not. If an owner can clearly articulate the answer to these five questions, there is a reasonably good chanceRead More →
I hope you have dreams. In a recent blog, I wrote about the importance of having dreams. Dreams drive innovation. They are the beginning of great change. Every innovative company began as a dream. But in order to bring a dream to reality, you have to be able to execute. Read 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 →
I love working with entrepreneurs. Last week I shared the first of four questions that entrepreneurs fail to ask. As I wrote then, 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 manyRead More →