I once asked a client what crosses their mind when they wake each day. Their response? “I wonder where my next customer will come from. Thoughts of meeting payroll occupy my mind, and I question whether my employees are content enough to stay.” I nodded in understanding and posed the same question to them – […]
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I recently had a chat with a fellow who insisted that coaching is a waste of time. He firmly believes he has a handle on precisely what to do in every conceivable situation. Me too. But, let’s face it, most of the time, we don’t actually follow through. The real purpose of coaching isn’t to
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I’ve maintained a 14-year-long relationship with the same coach, consistently seeking their guidance. And, along the way, I’ve sought the expertise of various specialty coaches. Just like the Kansas City Chiefs didn’t clean house when they won the Super Bowl, real success doesn’t hinge on constant change. The key is this: Success is the result
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Admiral Bill McRaven wisely stated, ‘If you can’t do the little things right, it won’t scale. You won’t be able to do the big things well.’ I often witness the quest for that grand gesture, that one silver bullet that will make everything else a walk in the park or at least ‘easier.’ Let me
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Back in my days at one of my first jobs, the mantra was clear: “Speed is Life.” It was all about taking action, making things happen, and seizing opportunities. I thrived in that environment. If something made sense, we executed it right away. But there was this one time when we took it too far.
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Deep within you and within your business lies an abundant well of tenacity. It’s that inner reservoir you can tap into when you need to navigate a challenge, address a tough situation, or overcome an obstacle that once seemed insurmountable. Often, when people dive into this well of tenacity, they find themselves saying, “I’m drained.
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You know, there are moments when tackling a problem just demands some serious horsepower. It’s like your business is almost tough enough to handle adversity, but not quite there yet. Picture this: someone on your team falls ill, and your capacity suddenly shrinks to nothing unless you dive headfirst into their role. Ouch! Let’s talk
One of the toughest lessons in life is accepting that not everyone will like you. While it’s intellectually easy to acknowledge that you’re not a fit for everyone, those moments when people say “no” can still be emotionally challenging. For instance, a client shared that out of 17 phone calls, they received only one “yes.”
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How many customers do you need? That’s the number of people you want to connect with positively. Not everyone. Because let’s face it, there’s a mishmash of personalities out there, and not everyone will align with your mission, and that’s perfectly fine. Now that you understand it’s perfectly fine if not everyone is in your
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Ah, the allure of the status quo, a cozy refuge indeed. It’s almost magical how we find comfort under that familiar blanket, resisting the call to break free and elevate our lives. Our most formidable rival? Inaction itself. It’s simple to grumble, to convince ourselves of the necessity for change, and to dole out advice
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