Yes I did work on Saturday. I will admit that this is not all that unusual. Being a business owner, my hours can be very flexible and varying. I took off Thursday afternoon to attend Holiday Mart (had a great time and met some awesome women!), so therefore, Saturday's four hour strategy session didn't seem so unreasonable. Every year, I … [Read more...]
Today is a I love Steve Jobs day
August 23, 2012 by Leave a Comment
For those of you who are already very tech savvy, like people under the age of 30, you will not think that this is anything special. But I just have to share for those who are my age (50+) the amazing things that occur when technology works. Some of you may remember that I have stated previously that I have a … [Read more...]
How do I set goals for my business and employees?
June 25, 2012 by Leave a Comment
“Goals in writing are dreams with deadlines.” ~Brain Tracy Yes, businesses can grow without formal goals, but they may not grow as fast or in the direction desired. Having focus on what you want and aligning your team behind it is the most efficient and effective way to achieve the success that you want for your … [Read more...]
You are who you hang with
May 1, 2012 by Leave a Comment
How many times were we warned as children that we would get a reputation by hanging out with the wrong people? I know I heard that once or twice along the way, and I found that it was true. FreeDigitalPhotos.net Jim Roan, a motivational speaker, once said ” You are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with.” So … [Read more...]
Be Weak!
March 4, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Strength is definitely an attribute that is highly valued in our society. No argument there. Just think about the things we associate with strong: Body builder Steel Cup of coffee Argument Leader Ties Family We all admire strength in those areas. What … [Read more...]
Yes, it really is all about you
March 1, 2012 by 2 Comments
I recently talked to a local Girl Scout leadership team about The Myth of Work Life Balance and values. Everyone wants to know the magic formula for creating the work life balance that they need to have a happy life. The truth is there is no foo-foo dust, magic wand, or crystal ball that can tell you what your perfect solution might … [Read more...]
Ice Cream Coaching
February 29, 2012 by 2 Comments
So it's 70 degrees in Indiana on February 29th. What a perfect time to bring up the topic of ice cream. I'm salivating just thinking about some mint chocolate chip....... Ice cream is not a necessity (some of you may argue that point with me). It's a treat full of flavors, textures and colors that brings pleasure to our taste buds … [Read more...]
Under the Influence
February 22, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Look familiar? Ever feel like you are trying to lead a team this way? I’ve worked with many clients at different levels of the leadership cycle, from CEO’s to new leaders. A common theme amongst them all is the challenge of leading by influence rather than through power. Whether it’s a CEO working … [Read more...]
Sheryl Sandberg’s Luck
February 13, 2012 by 2 Comments
What’s Luck Got To Do With It? I find it interesting that many times when we look at others' successes, we make quick judgments that they were lucky. Take Sheryl Sandberg, now being called the $1.6 billion woman in the New York Times. The woman has had enormous success, but she has also worked incredibly hard to get to … [Read more...]
Whine or Wine?
February 6, 2012 by 2 Comments
One of the best management rules to adopt for your direct reports is: You get 5 minutes to whine, but you may not whine unless you also come with solutions. This keeps the whining to a minimum and the solution thinking maximized. Seth Godin's take on whining was outlined in his blog Two Problems with Whining: It doesn't … [Read more...]
