A team built on skills will be great… when everything goes as planned, that is, which rarely happens. And that’s when attributes become important. While skills are learned, attributes are traits we’re born with. They can be modified with effort and practice but you... Read »
Is your son or daughter not taking the reins of the family business with enough energy or fortitude? Are you afraid to step on your brother’s toes by continuing to push through your idea? Mom or Dad showing signs of forgetfulness? We’ve led many small business owners... Read »
In social settings, we get lots of practice explaining what we do because we get a blank stare if we just say, “I’m a business coach.” Business coaching is starting to catch on in the US and it’s a nice assist when Eric Schmidt, former Google CEO hires a business... Read »
The owner of a large plumbing company said the other day, “My biggest problem right now is how to find good employees.” A computer company owner told us he doesn’t have trouble finding people to hire. “The bigger problem,” he says, “is that new employees show up on... Read »
Business owners struggle under massive workloads. The insanity of the day-to-day prevents them from being as focused, clear, and effective as they want to be and could be. The solution, of course, is delegation. Handing over tasks that don’t cater directly to your... Read »
