How to bridge your ‘GAPS’
The difference between the goals we set and the outcomes we get is something I call “The Gap” – the sometimes obscure landscape between what is and what could be – our reality vs. our [...]
Holding to your standards – the DNA of leading well
Leadership has been a much debated and discussed topic in recent years. Judging by the abundance of reading materials and resources available on the topic, it would appear that few business owners and managers really [...]
5 steps to becoming a coach vs. a boss
5 steps to becoming a Coach vs. a Boss We all know that owning a piece of the action changes how we think about things and motivates us to behave differently. For example purchasing mutual [...]
Are you playing to win?
Are you playing to win? As Doug Hall says in his thought-provoking book,Jumpstart Your Business Brain, "Business success is not random". To get exactly where you want to go, in any given timeframe, will require [...]
Discipline With Discretion
Most people hate confrontation - and that includes business owners and entrepreneurs. When our people don't cooperate, a proverbial battlefield mentality often sets in producing a win-lose or lose-win ultimatum. When not dealt with properly, [...]
Game changing velocity; are you asking the right questions?
Although I think they would argue to the contrary, most business owners are very comfortable with the status quo. Here’s the proof; I have yet to encounter a business owner who, when asked if they [...]