Draw Hopes from Hard-Nosed Business People
“What are your hopes for your business or organization?” “Why are they important to you?” I’ve asked those questions of thousands of people in companies and communities across the country. It’s enabled even the most diverse and combative interests to find creative...
Capitalize on change – it’s the fuel for growth
The fastest way to grow is to be where change is happening. When you can meld multiple strands of change together, the opportunities multiply. Consider, for example, the explosive growth that big data and artificial intelligence generate in businesses from financial...
Coach Up and Comers to Take Big Leaps
Talented people often hold themselves back in their careers. They make too many assumptions about what they think can and can’t happen. Whether they are your employees or friends, they will benefit from the good coaching you can offer. After you have learned the...
Become a Great Coach for Your Business
Many business owners and managers bemoan the lack of talented people to fill critical positions in their organizations. They struggle to identify and recruit needed people. What they overlook is the potential to grow the people they already have. Coaching provides a...
Use Insights from March Madness to Help Your Team Succeed
You can put “March Madness” about the NCAA basketball championships to work for your team. Take those hours of viewing and discussions around the water cooler and apply the lessons to your organization. While sports teams and businesses often focus on their...
Eat or Be Eaten to Succeed in Your Business
Entrepreneurs frequently say, “It’s a jungle out there. You either have to take business from others or have it taken from you.” While competition can be fierce, there also are opportunities for win-win transactions. Indeed, most businesses either acquire other...