4 Ways Perfection is Our Enemy and 4 Strategies to Embrace Imperfection
One of the questions I’m constantly asked is, “Marissa how do you get so much done?” Admittedly I move at a brisk pace. I don’t really have a choice, because […]
How to Manage The Three Types of Haters In Your Life
Haters. We all have them, quietly circling around us like vultures, waiting for us to fail. If we pay attention them, if we empower them and let them know they […]
10 Cardinal Rules for Working with Friends
Ask any business owner if they’ve ever worked with friends, and you will likely get a yes. How they answer you (with a scowl or with a smile), will determine […]
Do You Follow Leadership Rule #6?
I recently spent a Saturday afternoon with 600 other people from around the globe attending a 3-hour online leadership program conducted by leadership expert Seth Godin. The program included nine […]
The Two Questions You Need to Answer When Faced with Indecision
A client is currently interviewing potential project management partners. This is a big decision. She intends to delegate all project management tasks. She is expecting meticulous reporting and financial oversight, […]
Four Things Businesses Overlook When Moving Employees to a New Position
So often when we’re thinking of expanding, we turn our attention to the external hiring process. In many cases, however, who we need is already with us. It seems logical […]
The STARS™ Model: Six Steps for Setting Your Three Intentions for 2016
In my recent Inc. Magazine column, “Why You Should Ditch Your Goals for 2016,”, I briefly mentioned my STARS™ Model that I created and am now using with my clients […]
One Great Strategy to Work ON Your Business Instead of IN Your Business (With Awesome Results)
If you could commit to one game-changing action that could really drive business this year, and help you work ON your business instead of IN your business, what would it […]
Breaking Though The Mental Barrier
This past month, I broke through two mental barriers. One barrier was professional and one was personal, but my success with both of them originated in the same place: my […]
Five Unconventional Books for Your 2016 Reading List, A TED Talk, And My Favorite Business Book
Happy Holidays! As we bring 2015 to a close, we hope you have had an opportunity to spend time with loved ones, and have paused for some moments of gratitude. […]