Can’t Stop Micromanaging? Here Are 6 Things to Do to Ease Your Worries
Being a great boss, takes a lot of time and effort. You want to coach your staff for development, help them recognize their successes and give them the tools and guidance to reach their company goals. But what happens when the best intentions turn out to be micromanaging? You may set out to help mentor […]
How to Quiet the Anxious Voice in Your Head and Enjoy Running Your Business
Stress and anxiety are a way of life for most business owners. You have staff, customers and vendors all relying on you to be successful and grow your business. And that little voice in your head will remind you that at every turn. If you find yourself struggling to turn that voice off and get […]
This One Tip Will Help You Regain Your Valuable Time
When left to our own devices, time management is sort of like a buffet. You have dozens of different options in front of you. Should you spend the next hour working on payroll? Finding a new assistant? Working on that new marketing project? Scrolling through Facebook? Shopping for new shoes on Amazon? The options are […]
Why You Need an Exit Strategy, Even If You Plan on Owning Your Business Forever
To a new business owner the words “Exit Strategy” are akin to “quitting.”The majority of new small to medium business owners are so wrapped up in the passionate phase of growing and scaling their businesses, getting out doesn’t even cross their mind.They have a romantic notion that they will still be actively working in their […]
Forget Spa Days and Massages. Here Are 3 Self-Care Tips That Really Work
I recently wrote an article on anxiety amongst entrepreneurs and it really struck a nerve with business leaders. So many of you are struggling with anxious feelings surrounding the fate of your companies, and at times it can seem overwhelming no matter how hard you try. Well meaning friends and colleagues may offer up advice on […]
How to Lead Your Team During a Heated Election Season
When it comes to owning a business, managing employees is one of the most difficult aspects of the job. A great deal of your time and energy is spent developing a positive company culture and connecting with and coaching your key staff members. A lot of hard work goes into creating a nurturing work environment […]
Want to Keep Your Best Employees? Offer Them This 1 Thing (It’s Not Money)
Keeping your key team members is critical to your success.But do you really know what motivates them? Here are my top 12 things that you must focus on to keep your employees happy. What’s interesting is that 11 of the 12 aren’t based on money or “compensation”.Of course you need to pay fairly, but once […]
6 Simple Things You Can Do This Week to Fix Your Company Culture
As a business coach, I often get the opportunity to coach not only the CEO but also some of their key employees. This strategy is very effective for a number of reasons, and it often allows a clients business to create better results in less time. One of our new clients came to us struggling with […]
Why The 40 Hour Work Week Is A Complete And Utter Lie (Part 2)
In a recent article I addressed 3 reasons why you work more than you think you do. So today, I wanted to give you two more reasons why you haven’t been able to cut your hours. “All I do is work.Even when I’m with my family I’m still responding to emails and texts for work. The […]
Don’t Let This Huge Misconception About Time Management Sap Your Productivity (Part 1)
I have heard it more times than I can count… “I’m overwhelmed and don’t know where to start. So much of my day is spent putting out fires and reacting to customer demands. The only way I can get my key projects done is to come into the office earlier and stay later, and work on […]
4 Simple Things You Can Do to Lead With Integrity
Being a business owner in today’s fast-paced digital world means that you are always in the public eye. While you might not have stockholders like Elon Musk or Amazon, your employees, vendors, and customers are paying close attention to what you do, and don’t do, when it comes to your habits and choices. So, when […]
Anxiety Is Common Among Entrepreneurs. Here Are 4 Tips to Help Soothe Your Nerves
In today’s economy, you would be hard pressed to find a business owner who doesn’t experience some level of anxiety surrounding the fate of their business. But for many entrepreneurs, anxiety can be a real hurdle that makes growth and progress difficult. Take for example Joaquin (name changed to respect his privacy), a business owner with […]
6 Things the World’s Best Bosses Have in Common
Do you wish there was a way to supercharge your staff and help them achieve their full potential? Do you wonder if you are doing your best to support their efforts and put their best foot forward? Over the last 25 years, I have helped thousands of business owners just like you become great leaders. Here […]
3 Reasons Why You Should Breakup With Your Business Coach
Business coaching is forever. Once you find the right partner in growth, you are unstoppable. Unfortunately for many business owners, you might have to work your way through a few business coaches until you find the right fit for the success of your business and your personality style. Over the last 25 years, I have […]
Your Feedback Isn’t Working. Try These 3 Strategies to Boost Your Team’s Morale and Performance
As a business coach of over 25 years, I have helped thousands of company owners guide their key employees to greatness. We coach them on good hiring practices, how to overcome worry and procrastination, and the best way to get feedback from their team. But one of the most important skills we teach our clients […]
How ‘Focus Fridays’ Can Supercharge Your Team’s Productivity
I was recently listening to a podcast that discussed the concept of designing your week around special events to give you something to look forward to in your day-to-day life. They suggested implementing a “Taco Tuesday” or a “Spa Saturday” to break up the monotony. The idea is a good one that I want to […]
This Common Feedback Technique Is Hurting Your Best Employees. Here’s What to Do Instead
Over the past decade of business coaching, I have helped thousands of business owners grow and develop their key employees. A task, which isn’t always an easy feat. Most managers and business owners tend to point out flaws and places for improvement when coaching their direct hires. They feel that such an approach will help […]
3 Foolproof Ways to Make Your Remote Team More Productive
Hiring remote workers has a lot of advantages: increased productivity, decreased staffing costs and better communication. But there are some pitfalls to having a scattered workforce. If you are struggling with your remote staff try these 3 remote workforce tips to make your team even more productive. Tip #1: Make Sure Your Expectations Are Clear, So […]
How to Cure Your Employees’ Fear, Doubt, and Procrastination
Being a great boss is one of the most difficult parts of being a business owner. You have a brilliant idea, the vision to scale and the know-how to make it all happen. You put together a rock star team, and you are working towards building a solid foundation for your business. And then the […]
