Feb 13, 2025
From Sloppy Meetings To Effective Meetings
Phase 1: The Sloppy Approach Many years ago, when I was an undisciplined business owner, my business partners and I would hold meetings that usually revolved around whatever hot to…
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Feb 6, 2025
Managing Oneself: The Foundation for Leading Others
Last week we talked about managing a sales team. This week, we're backing up and talking about one of the main reasons that managers have problems... In the world of business, it’s…
Feb 3, 2025
Motivate, Manage, and Maximize Your Sales Team
If you're like me, not a natural sales person, you may find that managing a sales team can be a little trickier than expected. Managing a sales team isn’t just about setting quotas…
Jan 25, 2025
Frustration Fix: The Power of Clear Expectations
I was recently talking to a friend who was in marriage counseling with his wife. The counselor made a statement that stuck with him (and me): "All frustration begins with unmet exp…
Jan 7, 2025
Success Shortcut - Mentoring
Mentoring Guide: The Value of Being a Mentor and Having a Mentor We talked last week about leveling-up your skills as a leader. One of the fastest ways to improve is to find a ment…
Dec 19, 2024
Your Annual Planning Guide
Annual planning time is here (you're not too late...most of our clients hold their annual planning between October and February). It's essential for driving business growth, foster…
Dec 18, 2024
Do You Have A Family Or A Team?
Is Your Office A "Team" Or A "Family"? In business, people often say their work group is like a family. It sounds nice and can make people feel warm-and-fuzzy, but this idea can ca…
Dec 5, 2024
10 Meeting Truths - Get Stuff Done
10 Meeting Truths: How to Save Time and Get More Done in Company Meetings Meetings are a necessary part of business, but without structure and purpose, they can become time-drainin…
Nov 21, 2024
Excuses or Results? But Not Both
You Can Have Excuses or Results But Not Both I work with some great companies. I was discussing a client last week who added $1,000,000 per month in profit to their busines…