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,...
Are you looking to improve your sales game? I was recently a guest on two different sales podcasts, “M&A Unplugged” hosted by Domenic Rinaldi, the owner of Sun Acquisitions in Chicago, and the “Get Coached Podcast” hosted by Chris Ippolito, where we took a deep dive into the various...
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...
“I do not think that there is any other quality so essential to success of any kind as the quality of perseverance. It overcomes almost everything, even nature.”
– John D. Rockefeller
Let’s face it – being successful in business is no easy task. According to the...
Every week after a win, the Chicago Bears transform their locker room into a night club atmosphere complete with disco balls, lights, loud music, and of course – dancing! The brainchild of new head coach Matt Nagy, the tradition was started after their first win of the season against...
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 a business owner or a hiring manager that hires people on a regular basis? Would you like to maximize your ability to hire the right person? According to the SHRM Human Capital Benchmarking Report 2016, the average cost for a company to hire an employee...
As a business owner, there is nothing that will keep you up at night more than worrying about having enough money to keep your business going. Especially if you are in a seasonal business, there are going to be times when your cash flow isn’t where it needs to...
If you are like most small business owners, your biggest fear is going out of business. Not only is it hard to fathom having to layoff all of your employees and close up shop, but having to let go of your dream of owning a successful business can be...