Four Tools for Balancing “Multiple Hats” with “Dedicated Swim Lanes”

Growing companies constantly grapple with the contradictory philosophies of “Multiple Hats” and “Dedicated Swim Lanes.” After all, how can one be expected to focus on only one responsibility when they […]

Four Communications Skills That All Executives Need for Effective Leadership

I’m currently coaching several CEOs who have asked me to work with their growing executive teams as their businesses scale. One company in particular currently has 14 employees, and is […]

Experienced Hire or New Hire… Comparisons to Determine What’s Best for Your Company

In the never-ending battle for great talent, business owners always struggle with the decision to hire someone with experience, or hire someone without experience. There are many factors that business […]

Four Steps to Successful Delegation

I’m blessed to work with many business owners who are rapidly growing. They are certainly enjoying the growth, but alongside the joy is pain. Business growth for most entrepreneurs brings […]

Three Steps to Pivot Quickly Through a Key Employee Departure

A long-time client emailed me last week with news that one of her key employees abruptly gave notice due to a personal situation. She was very disheartened. We invested a lot of time shaping the job description and refining the vetting process to attract the top talent. We succeeded and landed a rock-star…and now she’s gone.

Two Quick, Easy, and Inexpensive Productivity Hacks You Can Implement Today

Everyone is looking for shortcuts to productivity and efficiency. There are two things you can do TODAY to increase your focus and productivity without disrupting your business.

Leadership Strategies for Overcoming Communications Challenges in Today’s Workplace

In my work with my CEO clients, one of the first things we do together is re-visit the company’s core values, mission statement, and vision statement. Quite often, CEOs want to list “communication” as a core value to demonstrate commitment to healthy positive communication with internal and external stakeholders. Naming communications as a core value is easy. Living it is hard.

Four Steps to Holding a Great “Town Hall” Employee Meeting

It’s January, so you know what that means!! It’s “All-Hands” time! It’s the time of the year when companies bring their employees together to get them excited about the road ahead.

The One Question You Must Be Able to Answer Before Contacting a Prospect

This past week, I’ve had conversations with three separate business owners about how to successfully connect with prospects. Should you connect through LinkedIn? An email? A phone call? The answer is YES – you should do all of those.

However, before you do any connecting, you need to be able to answer one question:

Four Steps to the Best New Year’s Gift You Can Give Yourself

“Those who live in the past limit their future.”

This was the message I received on my Yogi tea bag last night, as I enjoyed my nightly cup of tea. How timely and appropriate as we bring 2014 to a close.