“Years ago, anthropologist Margaret Mead was asked by a student what she considered to be the first sign of civilization in a culture. The student expected Mead to talk about fishhooks or clay pots, or grinding stones. But no. Mead said that the first sign of civilization in ancient culture was a femur (thigh bone) …
You start with what you have.” That’s what Lisa Gutierrez, now CEO of Dos Hermanos, a bustling Mexican-inspired food business based in Columbus, Ohio, says about her start as a small business owner more than 10 years ago. In her case, she started with one borrowed food truck — and turned it into a profitable company …
The pandemic has created waves of shock in the workplace. In addition, rising cultural issues are rapidly changing the workplace landscape. In this video, I speak with Derek Ellis of Brave Life Pastoral Counseling to uncover ways entrepreneurs and founders can deal with this workplace anxiety.
For as long as I can remember, I’ve always wanted to help others. This desire has been a thread that motivated my choices and decisions. The passion for serving others was initially evident in my first career as a pastor and helping people discover their spirituality, which I believe is the primary need of humanity. …
Meme’s, those pithy sayings and quotes designed to inspire and sometimes make us laugh. My news feed is filled with them. But sometimes, I like to look back to learn how the people who came before us communicated the universal truths that affect all of humanity. Success is one of those truths. Here’s an example …
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 …
“What exactly do you do?”Have you ever wondered what a business consultant actually does? A business consultant is a mechanic for your business! That’s right, let me explain.There a two reasons car owners take their vehicles to a mechanic. One, the car is experiencing a problem, and the second is for routine maintenance. Now imagine …
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Once upon a time, I tried to help everyone. It was a brief time, but a time nonetheless! I quickly understood I couldn’t help someone who doesn’t recognize they need help! Realizing the need for assistance is the initial behavior I look for when interviewing potential clients for my consulting and coaching business, as it …
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