Are you leading a business? Or do you just own a business? I believe in the power of systems to free you up to work on your business, not in your business. This means getting you out of doing daily tasks and focusing on strategically growing your business and leading your team. Setting up a
Owning a business is stressful at the best of times. Unmanaged stress in business situations can slowly but surely rob us of our health. Notice I didn’t say “can be stressful”? The facts are, like a CEO of a major corporation, small business owners constantly find themselves in a state of fight or flight, either
If you are like most small business owners, you are continually growing. Which leads to a lot of confusion and feeling stuck in your business. When this happens we can stumble into “imposter syndrome”. This is the feeling that you aren’t good enough or don’t belong. The spiral can look like this: It’s at about step
Do you have a hard time telling your staff what to do? You aren’t the only one. Many small business owners struggle with assigning tasks to someone else. That being said it can be a big barrier to our productivity when we don’t have the heart or the confidence to get people to do the things
Without a doubt, being an entrepreneur can be really rewarding and at the same time it can be really hard. Entrepreneurs by the nature of the job, are always in a state of fight or flight, either moving towards something good or away from something bad. Think new client (good) or a bounced loan payment
Becoming a successful small business owner is no small feat. It requires a unique combination of skills, mindset, and traits. In this blog, we will delve into the top 10 attributes that set successful entrepreneurs apart. Whether you’re just starting your entrepreneurial journey or looking to enhance your existing skills, understanding and building these qualities
Let’s start this off with the first thought-provoking leadership question: What can you change to become the leader needed to reach your entrepreneurial dreams? It’s essential to become aware of your own assumptions, values, principles, strengths and limitations that you bring to the table as the leader of your company. As leaders, we need to
My client Dan is an electrical contractor. His company retrofits old factories with newer, more efficient technology. He sells his clients on the service, then hires subcontractors to do the work. At the start of a weekly coaching session, I asked Dan a question. “What do you want to take from today’s meeting?” “I need
Are your company core values a noun or a verb? Do you roll your eyes when corporations brag about their core values when you know darn well they don’t live them? It makes me want to ask the CEO, “Are your values nouns or verbs?” Going back to what we were taught in elementary school, a noun
No time management course or app is going to help you get more done unless you understand, respect and manage your own personal energy and attention style. Making the most of the time you have each week to build and grow your company requires connecting purpose with action and structuring your day so that you