Strategic Planning Explained in 3 Minutes
In my work with clients, I often encounter a significant amount of confusion and aversion to strategic planning. Many small businesses, in particular, lack experience with this critical process, leading to understandable reluctance. Before I began my journey in strategic planning, I too was skeptical, viewing it as a distraction from day-to-day operations. However, I quickly […]
The Power of Accountability: Steps to Foster a Culture of Growth
In my decades of working with employees and clients, I’ve found that there’s a lot of confusion and fear that goes along with “being held accountable.” I’d like to address those concerns so that you can embrace accountability and achieve both your personal and professional goals with ease. When I work with a new client, […]
Fail to plan and you plan to fail
When a prospective client comes to me, it’s usually because revenue growth has stalled or is declining. One of the questions I always ask is if they have a written plan outlining their business goals and objectives for the next 1-3 years. And the answer almost 99% of the time is, “No.” I used to […]
Get Comfortable with being Uncomfortable
You don’t get what you deserve. You get what you negotiate. One of the most important lessons I’ve learned in life is that you must embrace discomfort in order to grow. Whether it’s achieving your next million dollars in sales, investing the resources to make critical hires, or having to get up on stage to […]