Mind YOUR business
Most of us have an over-active need for the approval of others. In the process, we let other people or things get in the way of what we could (and should) be. Even worse, we don’t achieve what we personally want out of life.
personal success
Never give in! – Part 1
How to work through adversity and stay on the path to success and sustained growth
So how are those New Year’s Resolutions going? Hmmm…?
Why not hold yourself accountable and/or resolve to truly change RIGHT NOW?
So are we done with “belching at the table”? – Part 5
Yes, there are significant emotional and financial rewards that come along with the CEO title. However, there are also pitfalls to be avoided.
Brave enough to “belch at the table”? – Part 4
Are you continuing to develop your own skills to help you keep up with an ever changing workplace? OR have you started to coast?
Are you loved?
In the grand scheme of things all business challenges and issues (even as overwhelming as they may feel at the time) pale in comparison to the loss of love or to debilitating health.
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!
Escaping Groundhog Day Management – Part VII (Discipline)
We’ve discussed the first two sub-categories of discipline: 1) The ability to execute and 2) to hold yourself accountable. Now let’s finish up with this last characteristic – the ability to get out of our own way!
Escaping Groundhog Day Management – Part VI (Discipline)
When we realize how little we can accomplish on our own and recognize the tremendous contributions others have made to our success, it’s easier to move beyond a “me” focus.
Maturing gracefully in business- Part 1
The greatest challenge small business owners face isn’t achieving success. It’s maintaining it once they achieve it.
Angela’s Spaghetti Sauce (Part 2)
To build a successful business we have to attend to ALL of the different functions of the business because these activities are essential parts of the recipe.
How can I motivate my sales staff?
A California cleaning, restoration and flooring sales company owner is struggling with “demotivated” sales people. Steve shares some principles on how to run an upbeat sales meeting and how to help your staff (or you!) sell more jobs!
Angela’s Spaghetti Sauce (Part 1)
Chuck Violand takes away some important business concepts as he struggles with an old Italian family recipe. Did you know that what you don’t know may be the most dangerous thing for your success? Read on…
Should you play “Simon says” in business?
Water mitigation expert Ivan Turner shares why blindly following the crowd is dangerous. Plus he shares some innovative restoration marketing ideas learned from the late Sam Walton…
Can there be ‘strength in numbers’?
Steve reflects on where far too many hardworking business owners are in this industry AND how to get out of the “all alone” trap. And then if that doesn’t motivate you- what the heck is the “T-Bone Trap”?