Each one of us is wonderfully and uniquely made. We were made for something purposeful. Are you doing what you were made to do? This question applies equally to your personal life and your work life. No one else has the same mix of gifts, skills, education, experiences, and personality as you. There are certain […]
Years ago I was helping someone cut down two trees from a clump of trees in their backyard. The first one fell exactly where we wanted. As we started on the second one, it started leaning in the wrong direction, pointed right at their house. We stopped so we could hopefully change the outcome. We […]
Do you trust your employees? A better question is whether they trust you. High-performing teams require trust at all levels of the organization. A lack of trust limits innovation and collaboration. It keeps good ideas, good processes, and good people from becoming better. Without trust, people are unwilling to take risks. Sadly, trust is often […]
An employee of one of my clients wanted to talk to me about a project he was assigned. He had made no progress on it for over 90 days. Something was holding him back. He opened the conversation by saying “I don’t think I can do this.” I began asking questions. Within a few minutes, […]
No sane personal turns off their headlines and attempts to drive down a road at night. Cars have headlights for a reason: to illuminate what’s ahead and help you get where you are going. Mirrors and gauges serve similar purposes. Businesses are no different. You need tools to help you understand how you’ve done, the […]
Have you ever found yourself with thoughts like “my revenues are up but I don’t feel like I’m getting ahead” or “I need someone to run this project”? Situations like these are examples of how COOs can help small businesses and start-ups, but many owners and founders don’t realize it. A small business benefits from […]
Raise your hand if you want to relive the trials that 2020 has brought so far. Think about the number and breadth of issues that businesses have faced this year: Abrupt changes in how you conduct business or shutting your doors completely for a period of time Letting good employees go to keep the business […]
“What took you so long?” It was the worst feedback I ever received in my career. And it came from someone I managed, not my manager. I had failed to act. I failed to lead. I didn’t make the tough decision. I thought I was being nice. I thought I was getting results by keeping […]
As a business owner, have you wished you had someone to help you execute your vision? Or someone to focus on day-to-day operations? Perhaps you need a trusted advisor to discuss issues of strategy and execution? It may be time to consider hiring a fractional COO. What is a Fractional COO? A COO, or Chief […]
I was not moving, stuck against a rock and fighting the current. It took all the effort I had to make progress. My choices were to figure out a new approach to moving my kayak or getting out and admitting defeat. I finally leveraged my way into open water. In that moment, a river, some […]
