You Don’t Have to be Alone
Owning a business can be both lonely and scary; but it doesn’t have to be that way. Millions of entrepreneurs run companies and most try to do it by themselves without any coaching or support system. Building community is good for business. You don’t have to be alone! Inspiration and example come from many places…
What to do When Leadership Fails
Who are the failing leaders inside your company? And more importantly, what does failed leadership cost your business each year? Can you continue to afford paying this surtax? When Gallup Research determines that only 25% of employees are happy at work and 51% of employees are actively looking for another job; they reveal the average…
Companies Are in Trouble TODAY and Employees Know it!
According to 2017 Gallup Research, only 25% of employees are happy at work and 51% of employees are actively looking for another job… TODAY! These statistics represent the national average. Is your company above or below the median line? Chances are high that A LOT of lost profits are flowing through your business right now…
What if You are Being Judged
How would your company stack up against others in a competition? Does your leadership inspire innovation? Is your company financially sound? Are you viewed as a role model inside the company and out in the community? Last week, I participated on a panel of five judges for the Nellie Cashman Woman Business Owner of the…
A Process That Works to Get Consistently Better
If you are interested in creating an environment of consistent improvement, following is a repeating and iterative four-step process you can use: (1) introduction of a new concept or reintroduction of existing idea, (2) taught in a safe environment, (3) leading to improvement through repetitive and deliberate practice, and then (4) applied in real time…
Memorial Day Message
“Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our children’s children what it was once…
Key Habits of Highly Effective Individuals
Three thousand, six hundred, fifty-three consecutive days and counting. On May 14, 2008, my friend Michael Hughes began a daily ritual of running at least 3 miles each day which has sustained for over 10 years. Whether healthy or sick, at home or on vacation, overworked at his company or feeling relatively in control of…
Dream Teams Produce Winning Results
Last week, I was invited to speak at the Flooring Association Northwest (FAN) quarterly dinner meeting on the topic of Building a Dream Team. Helping companies Transform Little Leagues Principles into Major League Profits for their Company is always a lot of fun and this was especially true with FAN members, who all share core…
Advice From Nike’s Chief Operating Officer
Commencement ceremonies celebrate new beginnings. Advice given to new college graduates apply to everyone, including business owners and leaders. Today is a new beginning and tomorrow a clean slate. A key question to consider is, “What is YOUR philosophy regarding the possibilities of tomorrow?” Last Saturday, Carl graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in…
Characteristics of Consistently Winning Teams
Have you ever watched a professional sports team play and conclude that the athletes’ hearts are not in the game? Witnessing low effort and minimal energy, you can’t help but think that this game’s outcome doesn’t matter to the players; and chances are high that your instincts are right! When this happens, you feel cheated…