Category Archives: Think Strategically
Stop Majoring in Minor Things
Consider this a quick reminder of something that you already know, but that we all sometimes seem to forget: Real, meaningful, measurable progress can be achieved only when you let go of the minor things and focus on the major … Continue reading
Leverage the Amazing Power of Threes
There is something instinctual about groupings of three. Whether it’s three options, three similar things, or three ways to look at a problem, our minds are drawn to groups of three. Here’s what this means for your business: Customers they … Continue reading
An Interesting Perspective on Business Strategy
In my work with growing businesses I am often called upon to facilitate planning sessions to define the future of the business. My approach in these sessions focuses on creating a future that goes beyond what is currently thought possible–to … Continue reading
Build Your Business by Improving Your Inference Skills
A conversation with a fellow business growth coach the other day surfaced this comment: It never ceases to amaze me how many seemingly intelligent people cannot draw what appear to be logical inferences from the information they receive. It got … Continue reading
Build Your Business Using a Series of 30-Day Action Plans
If you asked a group of small business owners about business planning, chances are you would get a wide range of responses. Some would attribute all of their success to having a solid business plan, others would admit they never … Continue reading
Resolution Zero–Stop Hiding Yourself
Today is one of the truly unique days of the year for each of us. It’s the day when we say goodbye to the year that we have just lived, and the day when we say hello to a year … Continue reading
Generate Better Ideas with Quick Web Searches
This post might best fall into the category of ‘pet-peeves,’ but I’ll share it in the hope that it helps someone. One of the things that astounds me is how often people contact me with questions that I end up … Continue reading
Three Things Every Small Business Owner Must Do
Small business owners are busy people. But in my work with them across almost a quarter of a century, there are common actions that differentiate those who achieve the most from the rest. Successful small business owners do these three … Continue reading
Social Media Lessons Every Business Should Learn
In one of my LinkedIn groups, someone asked the following question: What is the most important thing you learned about social media in 2010? Here is my response: Social media is one tool among many that can be used, and … Continue reading
