Problems? Check Your Processes Before Blaming Your People
A relatively new client revealed to me that she was blindsided with more than $100,000 in overtime penalties for her hourly workers. Her first inclination was to blame her employee, […]
Want to Succeed with Plan A? Ditch Plan B
A client who hired me to help her get a grip on her time management, energy management, & prioritization told me this week that she invested in a second side […]
Performing & Promoting to The Highest Levels of Incompetence
In 1969, leadership expert Dr. Laurence Peter wrote about the management predicament of promoting top talent to the point where they are no longer competent enough to do their jobs […]
Overwhelmed with Messages of Gratitude?
As we go into the Holiday season, be kind & compassionate with yourself. Holidays are hard. We’re bombarded with messages of joy & gratitude everywhere, and we often feel […]
Tell Me Something Good That Happened Today
Life is Not Perfect. Life is Not Easy. Life is Good. Occasionally, we experience a speaker that touches our hearts, souls, and minds in a profoundly impactful way. This was […]
The Delicate Art of Co-Founder Alignment
One of the most challenging yet rewarding aspects of my role as a growth strategist is working with companies that have multiple co-founders. I often engage with these companies after […]
Your Experience is Your Blue Ocean Strategy
One of my favorite business books, alongside Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand and Steve Jobs by Walt Isaacson, is Blue Ocean Strategy, by W. Chan Kim and Renée Mauborgne and […]
Get Out!! (Of Your Comfort Zone)
We’ve all heard (and said) the sayings, “Growth happens outside of your comfort zone.” “Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.” “You must get comfortable with discomfort.” Everyone […]
Are you the Chief Emotional Officer (CEO)? Establishing Emotional Boundaries With Employees
“Marissa, one of my employees is bringing a lot of personal drama to work. How can I deal with that?” This is a common challenge in businesses of all sizes. […]
How to Become a 20-Year Overnight Success (Caution: Raw Content)
“Allow me to introduce you to one of our region’s most successful business icons.” This was how a colleague introduced me to another woman at a recent awards event. This […]
