Somebody always pays- Part 2
How often is the company checkbook used as a piggy bank for the owner’s personal purchases (some of which can be pretty grand) that bring no value to either the company or its customers?
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Somebody always pays- Part 1
When you own a business the meter is always running and somebody has to pay the fare. Either it’s customer or it’s you …
Stay hungry, stay foolish – Part 2
As a business owner you work hard to hang on to the success you have achieved. But can you hang on too tight?
Stay hungry, stay foolish – Part 1
In 2005 Steve gave the commencement address to the graduating class of Stanford University. The advice Steve borrowed and was giving to the Stanford graduates was to “Stay hungry, stay foolish!” How can this phrase influence you?
So do you play “second fiddle”? – Part 2
Business leaders work best with second fiddles who have a deep inner strength and confidence and who feel secure in their position. Second fiddles are much appreciated!
Should “second fiddles” be ashamed of their position? – Part 1
The “second fiddle” title conjures up images of being second rate, living in the shadow of the one in first place, or riding someone else’s coattails. Is that fair… ?
Escaping Groundhog Day Management – Part VIII
When we fail to hold ourselves accountable, we turn to blaming outside forces for our situation. And yes, blaming others is when we unknowingly commit ourselves to our very own Groundhog Day.
Escaping Groundhog Day Management – Part V (Discipline)
True leadership requires Discipline. Chuck breaks down what this means and how the cleaning and restoration executive can apply this vital characteristic.
Escaping Groundhog Day Management – Part IV (Focus)
Owners that constantly change direction and don’t follow through on any of the plans get the company in trouble.
Escaping Groundhog Day Management – Part II (Focus)
In today’s business environment it’s hard to focus on business objectives that extend beyond the next twelve months. However this FOCUS is not optional …
Escaping Groundhog Day Management – Part I
Groundhog Day is a funny movie worth watching, but I must admit it would seem even funnier if it didn’t sound so much like life inside some small businesses
So are you being hurt by “Business Barnacles”?
Barnacle behavior can easily infect business owners just as it can with employees. Chuck shares an example from his personal experience.
Steve’s TOP TEN QuickTIPS of 2013
Everyone else is running their “Top Ten Best” lists for 2013. So why not your faithful QuickTIPS scribe?
Alignment and Execution – Part 3
Chuck illustrates the importance of Alignment and Excecution with real world examples.
“How can I end this with dignity?”
An SFS graduate now realizes that going into business with his Dad wasn’t the best option. How can this cleaner now fix things in his company and at the same time not destroy his family relationship?