CLICK HERE OR ON THE IMAGE TO SING ALONG Summertime brings vacations, sunny distractions and no school. It tends to be a more relaxed and slower time of year for most businesses. However, thinking it has to be that way is a trap! Take advantage of the less hectic schedule to regroup, refocus and re-strategize!
What Limiting Beliefs Do You Haul Around?
Trevor founded a manufacturing company 20 years ago. The business continues to expand; the customer list now includes Fortune 500 companies. He has been asked to share his wisdom on several occasions, but declined. Despite his success, Trevor secretly feels inferior to other owners, insecure because of his lack of formal education.
Do You Polish Bricks?
Darcy has accomplished her life-long dream, she owns a coffee shop in a small town. She planned and saved, researched all aspects of the business, visited scores of cafes, bistros and coffee shops, and quizzed the owners. She developed a sound business plan that her banker approved. Darcy even contacted high school counselors because she wanted to share the entrepreneurial
Look Ahead to See When. Look Back and See Why.
Class reunions make us think about what our hopes and plans were at graduation compared to where we are now. I’ve attended several class reunions over the years – we have one every five years. It has been interesting to watch people move through their careers over time.
Mess Makers and Fixers
It became clear as I listened to the conversation around the table: there are two kinds of people in the world – the mess-makers and the mess-fixers. Mess makers come in all shapes and sizes; their intentions may or may not be good. Some know they are manipulative, but others don’t have a clue.