Clear the Fog for Better Decision Making
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 …
The First & Second in Command Relationship (Founder & Operations)- Building Trust
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 …
How to Create an Employee Engagement Process
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 …
5 Tips to Cultivate a Culture of Resilience
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 …
Confront the Brutal Facts to Create a Culture of Commitment
“Leadership does not begin with just a vision. It begins with getting people to confront the brutal facts and act on the implications.” – Jim Collins In his best-selling book, Good to Great, Collins talks about the need for leaders to investigate the brutal facts and realities of the organization and to have the discipline …