Failure to Plan is a Plan to Fail—-but failure to implement a good plan is inexcusable.

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  I love to plan and I’ll admit that I’m really good at it.  But once the plan is done, sometimes it gets set aside as if it’s going to implement itself.  I’ve gotten so much gratification out of making the beautiful plan that I lack the energy and spirit to keep moving it forward.  I truly believe that failure to plan is a … [Read more...]

Five Keys to a Successful Mentoring Relationship

  Have you ever felt the need to talk to someone who could help you succeed further in your business, improve a challenging situation or help you reach your life’s goals?  A mentor may be just the key.   Research shows that people with mentors report higher job satisfaction, have a stronger commitment to their organization … [Read more...]

How do I set goals for my business and employees?

  “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...]

Rotten Bananas

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  This past weekend, I spent some quality business strategy time with two other strong, successful business women--Amanda Parker of Collective Alternative and Darby Rae, author of Merciful Law (a really good read--you should get a few for Christmas gifts!).  I was really excited about getting some feedback and wisdom from both of them … [Read more...]

Mission Critical, not Busyness

Ever had those conversations with people who say "I'm too busy, I can't do that," even when it's obvious that if they took the time to 'do that', it would ultimately save them time in the long run and maybe even improve their customer service or business? Let's face it. We're all busy. We all have the same 24 hours, and we all choose how we use … [Read more...]