One of the things that I have observed as a coach during the COVID pandemic is how detrimental it’s been to peoples’ mindsets. The constant fear and uncertainty have affected even the most positive people I know in a very negative way. The spread of the virus, the lockdowns,...
Let’s face it – so far 2020 has been an unprecedented time of uncertainty. We’re currently in the middle of a global pandemic which has caused the world economy to be shut down while affecting millions of peoples’ health and costing people their lives. At the same time, we’re...
SMART goal setting is one of the key skills for both leaders and individual contributors when it comes to setting a strong foundation for business (or any type of) success. SMART goals provide clarity when it comes to outcomes, and also establish the gap from where you are currently...
It’s that time of the year again – New Year’s resolution time! Now that it’s the new year, it’s time to determine what your resolution will be and forge forward, working to make the new year your best ever. If you are honest though, how well has this practice...
I have to admit it – I hate the Patriots. Maybe it’s because I’m a Bears fan and we haven’t won a Super Bowl in a long time, or perhaps it’s because I’m tired of watching Tom Brady hoisting the Lombardi trophy for what seems like the 100th...
Are you effectively developing your organization? Do the goals of your employees integrate well with the overall goals of your company? Do you have a strong system in place to take advantage of the rapid changes in the business world?
One way to make sure that you are developing your...
One of the key areas that keep my clients up at night is hiring and retaining top talent. It’s one of the biggest issues business owners and hiring managers have. It’s also exacerbated by the fact that there seems to be a large gap in the marketplace between the...
Are you a business owner that is frustrated with your lack of understanding of what drives and motivates Generation Y? Do you find a big disconnect between yourself and the younger generation? If you are like most business owners, you either have a number of Millennials currently working for...
Have you ever noticed that people seem to start every year off by setting some resolutions? You vow to hit the gym more, or lose some weight, work harder to get a raise at work, or perhaps even be a better friend or relationship partner. Does this...
As of last month, LinkedIn reached the 259 million mark as far as users on the site. Primarily a business networking and social media site, LinkedIn has started to dominate the social media space, especially for business owners, salespeople, and job seekers. With 40% of the users checking in...