Ever wonder why some people seem to rise gracefully to the top, while others seem to struggle and get nowhere? From my experience, there’s a lot of reasons, but most of them come down to not having a proper plan in place. Sure they might have goals and they might even have some tactics to […]
There are a lot of moving parts in business and sometimes when you are looking at a lot of pieces, it can be easy to lose sight of the main goal – clients. You may think that everything is built with your client in mind, and while I believe that’s everyone’s intent, it doesn’t always […]
When I speak to clients, they are usually well aware of their strengths and even more often, they can tell me what their weaknesses are when they address the activities they do, and especially the ones they avoid. I hear things like “I’m just not good at managing my time” or “I don’t relate to […]
Every leader has their own style, their own ways of connecting and their own perspective on what aspects are important in leadership. There isn’t one right way to manage, especially for all the different personality types, and more importantly, if you play up your strengths to overcome challenges, you can be effective regardless of your […]
When it comes to leadership, we all have different styles, gifts and challenges. There is no one right way to lead. It has to do with what we are passionate about, what we think is important and what inspires us to lead. When we try to assess ourselves, it can be a struggle to truly […]
When I meet with new clients, they often point to the struggle they see in their business. Often, it’s a lack of business coming in the door, so they assume it must have something to do with their sales and marketing. The truth is, it could be the systems you have in place or it […]
Whether you want to sell more to the clients you already have or create new ones, the quickest way to building a relationship is showing appreciation. When people feel like you go above and beyond, they will remember you – and they may even tell their friends. It’s about building loyalty and connection, not just […]
If you’ve ever worked for or bought something from a business, you’ve probably realized they all have one thing in common: a mission statement. Mission statements are critical to the success of a business. They provide purpose and direction for the business and offer insight into the values and ethics that are significant to the […]
We often think of leadership in the confines of providing direction; defining goals, developing a strategy, and achieving results; and helping others be their best professional selves. What about our best selves? What about directing our own life? As a leader, it is critical to encourage and motivate others, but it’s equally important to inspire […]
The challenge faced by all businesses is delivering the client a product or service he or she values and doing so better than the competition. To meet this challenge, a business or firm must examine its operations and set meaningful goals based on its current environment and financial position. A SWOT analysis is an excellent […]