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What can you stop doing?

We tend to focus on our to-do list and the things that we haven't done yet. But what can you stop doing? For most of us, the to-do list stays the same or gets longer and doesn't make a dent over time. What if we took a different approach and looked at what we're going...

ESG for Everyone

Most of us have heard the term ESG at some point in the last few years.  It’s usually referring to investments, but ESG should be for everyone.  ESG stands for Environmental, Social and Governance. Sounds pretty simple right?  Unfortunately, anything...

Agile Independent Verification and Validation

Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) has been a mainstay of most government projects for decades. IV&V has typically been considered a testing function. For others, it has been more of a process function. The IV&V consultants evaluate how well...

The Importance of Storytelling

Everyone has a story to tell - including businesses.  Colleges are looking for students with a story.  Companies are looking for workers who's resume tell a story.  And consumers are looking to do business with companies that have a story.  Just...

Forced Minimalism

The Enlightened Approach One day you wake up, look around and start wondering - why do I need all this stuff?  The idea festers around for awhile and then you might take a few loads of stuff to the consignment store.  As you get rid of stuff, whether it's...

The Ever Expanding Organization

The Ever Expanding Organization

Every once and a while you will see something that makes no sense but everyone involved treats it as status quo and goes about their business.  There are usually a series of work arounds in place because someone didn't fix the problem that caused the situation in...

What’s your motivation?

What’s your motivation?

Motivation is an interesting thing. I recently attended a performance that I wasn't really sure what to expect going into it.  The tickets were cheap, it was in the smallest venue I had ever seen a performance in, and this was someone known around the globe....

I need your comments by

Most of us in the corporate world have either sent or received an email that starts off something like this.  It’s a reasonable task with usually a reasonable deadline.  But is it a reasonable expectation?  A lot depends on the culture of your...

But I already have a website

But I already have a website

I built my first website in 1992-93.  As far as I know there are were 22 other websites at that time. I went on to build over a hundred for companies of all size from mom & pop companies to some of the top luxury hotels in the world.  I don't do websites...

Why won’t you do anything?

Why won't you do anything can come across as a simple question or a condemnation depending on the tone of voice.  In either case, the person in question might not know the answer.  To make this a little more concrete, let's use a fairly well known social...

Saying yes to change

There's a bunch of research about getting someone to say yes to something.  It typically takes 6 times longer, or more effort, to say yes to something than it does no.  It's one thing to see it on paper, it's something different when you see it for real....

Change in an Instant

Almost all of us have been lied to over the years by some thoughtful, well meaning people, who told us that change takes time.  It's been drilled into us by parents, bosses, politicians and teachers to the point that it is accepted as fact.  The reality is...

Coaching Services For Business Owners and Entrepreneurs

Books & Publications

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100 day success journal

Business Coaching

100 Day Success Journal

This is a 100 day journal to develop the mindset of success.  Each entry is matched with an inspirational poem to get you thinking about your success.

Outsourcing Choices

Outsourcing

Outsourcing Choices

Outsourcing is no longer just about finding the right virtual assistant.  Now there are micro-services, artificial intelligence and lots of choices. (2020)

feet on the street

Marketing

Feet on the Street

You need to meet your customers where they are.  Be innovative and embrace your competitors as well. Several uncommon concepts for business success. (2020)

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