Nothing kills a business faster than not being able to turn a profit. That holds true for a business at any stage, but is especially deadly for entrepreneurs who are trying to move their business past the start-up phase. No one can plan for the future with total...
Success comes in all shapes and sizes. Sketched out on paper, landmark success often takes the shape of a hockey stick. For a period of time, gradual growth and accomplishments are made. You’ll see an uptick, but it’s a minor one. Then, at some point, everything...
In any organization, culture is like the air we breathe: it permeates everything. At its best, culture can be a breath of fresh air with beliefs, attitudes and values that move a workforce to do great things. At its worst, it can be stagnant and gloomy, leading to...
The Areas of your Life You Can’t Afford to Ignore It might surprise you to learn that the things that matter most to you are probably closely aligned with the people sitting next to you. This isn’t just because like-minded individuals tend to gravitate toward one...
When it comes to running a business, planning for success can be tricky. In addition to holding the keys and the compass, oftentimes, we’re charting out our own road map for success as we go along. In a world full of answers, casting out a vision and figuring out what...
There are a few things most successful business owners have in common. Curiosity, a passion for learning, a deep commitment to autonomy and self-improvement, and an ongoing love affair with any good business book they can get their hands on. While no book can solve...
If you’re in a leadership position in a business, reading and implementing the principles of The ONE Thing could be a transformative move for your team. It’s particularly effective if your people have struggled in the past to meet their deadlines and budgets, to...
Being in a toxic work environment can be extremely damaging to your productivity and satisfaction with your work. You’re stressed before you even get to work, you’re constantly defensive and on high-alert, and you can’t relax when you get home because you’re replaying...
If the mere thought of standing in the front of a room and talking to a group of people has your heart pounding and palms sweaty, rest assured, you are not alone. Public speaking is the second most common personal fear. According to a Chapman University survey, over a...