You Can’t Bribe People to Care
Business owners often try to buy motivation. Someone’s not quite performing, so out comes the carrot — a bonus, a target, a “special incentive.”
Do You Ever Blame Your Employees?
When something goes wrong in your business, who gets the blame? If your answer is “the team,” brace yourself – this might sting.
From Accountability to Ownership: Why Your Team Still Waits for Instructions
Most business owners say they want a team of A-Players — people who take initiative, make decisions, and treat the business as if it were their own…
Planning Your Exit: Why the Best Time Is “Now”
Business exits are often seen as something distant—something you’ll think about when you’re ready to retire. But here’s the truth…
Building a High-Performance Team: How to Attract and Keep A-Players
Every business owner wants a high-performance team, but let’s be honest — most don’t have one.
The Hidden Tax You Can Legally Avoid
Most business owners hate paying tax. But there’s one tax you’re probably paying right now that you could avoid completely.
Thinking Time
If you’ve never read The Road Less Stupid by Keith Cunningham, here’s the gist of one of its most powerful ideas: thinking time.
The Science of Gut Feeling
Ever had that moment where you just knew something was off – before you had any hard evidence?…
Coaching Isn’t About Giving You the Answers
One of the biggest misunderstandings about coaching – especially business coaching -is the assumption that a coach is there to tell you what to do…
Be Memorable and Show That You Care
Most businesses are obsessed with what’s essential: delivery, margins, productivity, ROI. All good stuff, obviously – But…
When the Person Grows, the Business Flows
Have you ever noticed how hard it is to get real perspective when you’re deep in your own business?
Work harder on yourself…
Work harder on yourself than you do on your job. If you find any aspect of your job difficult – take it as a sign that you need to improve your skills in that area – make a plan to up-skill.