What’s the most valuable asset to a business? You might think, money is in the bank! Tangible or intangible assets. Your products or services. And while all of those things have substantial value, if they are “the most important” assets in our minds, then they will determine many of our business practices. Not always for …
Maintaining healthy, thriving, life-producing relationships. Easier said than done. There’s everything to gain, and maybe everything to lose as well. So, what does it take to really win when it comes to relationships? The dirty word here is “intentionality”. It’s what no one really wants to talk about. Why is that? Some things in life …
Most people have at least some kind of an emotional connection to money. Whether conscious or not, there’s usually a tether that extends from our hearts to our bank accounts. We’re talking about accumulating wealth, or maybe our struggle to do so. Can you even remember a time when the “green stuff” didn’t give you …
You’ve heard it said that “a friend in need is a friend indeed,” but how far is too far? How can you offer help while maintaining your calm and objectivity in their crisis? And how do you make sure that their crisis doesn’t become yours? It’s a healthy thing to cultivate empathy for others, and …
Working with family can read like a classic novel. “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times”. Anyone who’s been brave enough to go into business with family members can affirm that it’s full of ups and downs. Transitions between the home and the office can be tricky. Learning to wear multiple …
Communication is either your biggest asset or your biggest liability, especially as a leader. Click To Tweet Whether we’re dealing with a couple at a marriage event, or a team of executives in a weeklong StratPlan, we spend a lot of time improving what folks thought was “good” communication. Why is that? We discover that …
How do you take wherever you serve in the organization and leverage your influence for the good of those around you, including the leaders that are above you? You might be thinking, well, that’s easier said than done! And you wouldn’t be alone. A lot of people take it for granted that leadership is “top-down”, …
You’ve probably been here before. See if this sounds familiar to you. You don’t have enough time. You’re stressed out and overwhelmed. You don’t have enough energy. And, you can’t get to the things that you need to as a leader. Even making some necessary changes to get out of the cycle can feel like …
Hey, look over here. Am I talking to you? You’re an entrepreneur, a small business owner, or leader, and you’re trying to grow what you’ve got. Maybe you’re still trying to get things off the ground! But, with 99% of businesses in the US being “small businesses”, how do you get noticed? On today’s show, …
Lots of people dream about starting their own business. And, in fact, the number of entrepreneur-driven startups has boomed in recent years. There are now over 33 million small businesses in the US. Today, 99% of all US businesses are “small” businesses. That’s an actual statistic! There are, however, some big obstacles to getting started. …