Happy St. Patrick’s Day
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! As we celebrate, let’s support our local establishments.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! As we celebrate, let’s support our local establishments.
I was on a phone call with one of my mentors, who has traveled the world extensively during his consulting career. He told story after story of the exotic meals he had eaten, some he enjoyed and others that didn’t treat him kindly. Then, in reverent tones, he spoke of the delicious coffee that he …
All of us are continually pushing to be better. Better humans and better in our professional careers. This morning my lessons include both. Ask this question. “Who do I need to be in this moment?” The best way to learn is by doing. Push through the fear. What’s the worst that can happen? Winning in …
Identify, Prioritize, and Act! March 29th, 6 pm. In this interactive workshop, we will identify 1-3 of the most important focus areas in your business and develop an action plan to execute immediately. Registration is required.https://www.eventbrite.com/e/identify-prioritize-and-act-improve-your-business-in-30-minutes-tickets-277147504647 Predictable Success. April 7th, 11:30 am. At this luncheon, Rick Slark, who is the founder and owner of Slark …
There are two ways to become superior in your industry the first is excelling in operational effectiveness, and the second is strategic positioning. Operational Effectiveness. In every industry, there are standards and best practices. A company must continually get better at those best practices to become superior. “To get better at getting better.” The CEO’s …
On March 29th, I will be presenting a workshop for small business owners entitled Identify, Prioritize, and Act! During the event, you will identify 1-3 of your business’s most critical focus areas and develop an action plan to execute immediately. Registration is required. The event can be attended virtually or in person.
In the fall of 2021 SBA, Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman and her team announced a potentially game-changing program, the Community Navigators Pilot Program. The Community Navigator Pilot Program will provide $100 million in funding to 51 organizations that will work with hundreds of local groups to connect America’s entrepreneurs to government resources. The primary focus …
“Leveling The Field.” The SBA’s Community Navigator Pilot Program Read More »
Outside temperatures are moderating, and signs of spring are popping up. All equate to a better frame of mind and a spring in the step. Here are a few lessons I learned this week. “The cost of perfection is inaction.” Seth Godin To bring about a profound change in an organization, you have to impact …
I often hear business owners say their strategy is to be the best in their industry! While I understand the sentiment, it is dead wrong! There is no best. “Being the Best” is a losing strategy. Actually, it is not a strategy at all. It is a best practice and lives in the realm of …
Today is President’s Day, and in honor of this national holiday, I begin this week’s list with a presidential fact. The first woman to run for the office of U.S. president was Victoria Woodhull in 1872. She ran as the candidate from the Equal Rights Party with running mate Frederick Douglass and lost to Ulysses …