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Explore why the “I don’t give tens” mentality might be hindering your team’s performance. Learn about the SCARF Model and how appreciation fosters a high-performing culture, with insights from real-life examples.
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Legendary college basketball coach, John Wooden, famously said we should, “Never mistake activity for achievement.” While it takes the right activities, done the right way, and the right number of times to achieve success, in my years as an entrepreneur and now Business Guide, I have seen firsthand that far too many organizations give teams and leaders a pass for too long because they are doing the activities, even when they are not achieving the
“Every system is perfectly designed to get the results it gets.” W. Edwards Deming Where are you frustrated within your organization? Are you frustrated by people? Then your systems, or processes, for recruiting, hiring, onboarding, developing, and removing people are designed, or at least being executed, in a way that frustrates you. Are you frustrated by a lack of growth? Then your systems and processes to attract target market leads, convert them into customers or
Steve Jobs once said that the most powerful person in the world is the storyteller. Great stories capture our hearts and bring inspiration. When people are emotionally engaged and inspired, they will bring more discipline and passion to what they are doing. The power of the second obsession of elite organizations, an Inspiring Purpose, while often overlooked, is very real. Right People, Right Seats: A Missing Piece After nearly a decade of guiding elite entrepreneurs,
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Explore the path from “good” to “great” in business with insights from Next Level Growth. Discover the Five Obsessions of Elite Organizations™, including Great People, Inspiring Purpose, Optimized Playbooks, Culture of Performance, and Growing Profits. Join us on this journey to elevate your organization’s performance and success.
How often do you pay “Dumb Taxes” in your business? I just finished the Audio Book The Road Less Stupid by Keith J. Cunningham and, spoiler alert, the book is about why smart people do dumb things. The author asks the reader, “how much money would you have right now if I gave you the ability to unwind any three financial decisions you have ever made?” Cunningham calls this “paying a dumb tax”. He says, “we don’t need to
As a former “Second in Command/Change Agent” inside organizations working directly with, and for, CEOs, I know what it’s like to feel as though you’re on a whole different planet, or at least speaking a different language. These relationships are typically Yin and Yang, and when operating in harmony, can bring beautiful balance. But when forces are opposed, this can create chaos and destruction. Now, as a Next Level Growth Business Guide, I often see
I recently met with a CEO and, among other things, we discussed issues with engagement on the Board level of his organization. He was finding it difficult to get them committed to showing up, participating, and doing the work that was required. Ultimately, it was resulting in more work on fewer people’s shoulders. He said to me, “when I make a commitment, I follow through.” I told him I agreed and that’s how I operate
There is one common trait that all successful entrepreneurs share—resilience. There are two definitions of resilience I like: “the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties – toughness,” and, “the ability of a substance or object to spring back into shape; elasticity.” It can be challenging for entrepreneurial spirits to understand why others stay stuck or get defeated easily because we see the opportunities for change all around us. When we, as entrepreneurs, face difficulties, we do
For most companies, the biggest investment they make is in human capital. As important as it is to get this substantial investment right, few organizations are actually tracking, or know how to measure, the value they are getting in return. And when that’s the case, they can’t truly know if they’re getting an adequate return on investment (ROI) for their human capital expenditure. Understanding ROI on Your Human Capital Expense Most Critical Outcome® (MCO™), a
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Explore why the "I don’t give tens" mentality might be hindering your team’s performance. Learn about the SCARF Model and how
Learn about the fifth of the Five Obsessions of Elite Organizations® - Growing Profits & Cash Flow. Explore five practical disciplines,
Legendary college basketball coach, John Wooden, famously said we should, “Never mistake activity for achievement.” While it takes the
“Every system is perfectly designed to get the results it gets.” W. Edwards Deming Where are you frustrated within your organization?
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