Quick. Think of your favorite actor or actress. He or she could be from television, movies or the stage. Alive or not. When you think of that amazing artist, what characteristics come to mind of that person? What distinguishes him or her as a performer? How would you describe them as an actor? Typical responses Read more about It’s Showtime! Characteristics of Great Leaders[…]
One of the most impactful marketing books I read in the past decade was Building a Storebrand by Donald Miller. This WSJ best-selling book helped me better understand how to communicate a company’s brand through storytelling. That being said, it was with great anticipation that I ordered Miller’s latest book, Marketing Made Simple, and it Read more about Book Review: Marketing Made Simple[…]
My weekly Kiplinger Letter arrived last week with a number of great ideas for hiring and retaining the best talent in 2022. I hope you make good use of these in your business. Kiplinger’s Best Ideas for Hiring & Retaining Workers in 2022 Today there are over 10 million jobs open in the U.S. Read more about Kiplinger’s Best Ideas for Hiring & Retaining Workers in 2022[…]
I spend a lot of my time helping small business owners and CEOs set goals and create business plans. Many of my clients struggle to create their goals. They are too broad or too specific. Too long-term or too short-term. Too relevant or not realistic enough. There are lots of books written on goal-setting and Read more about BOOK REVIEW: Measure What Matters[…]
King of Pops started as a conversation between three brothers on an epic trip through Central America. Over the years, that conversation turned into a dream and when the youngest of the three, Steven, was laid off from his corporate job during the Great Recession – that dream became a reality. A few months later, Read more about Becoming the “King of Pops” with Nick Carse[…]
How many times a day do you say “yes”? I’m guessing dozens, if not more. How do we get there? How do we get from a “no” or a “maybe” to a “yes”? Most often, it’s the result of persuasion or influence. Best-selling author Dr. Robert B. Cialdini recently published a new edition of his Read more about Book Review: Influence[…]
Small Business Matters founder Tim Fulton recently returned from his tenth sabbatical and his third El Camino. In this episode, Tim sits in the guest chair to share about his latest journey, the benefits of taking time away from your business, and what led him to take that first sabbatical 10 years ago. Small Read more about Walking the El Camino with Tim Fulton[…]
Ali Jamal is the chief executive officer of Stablegold Hospitality, a real estate investment company that specializes in affordable accommodations for low/no income individuals and families. What started in 2011 as one rundown and shutdown hotel is now a thriving business, which includes approximately $50 million in assets under management, 1500 rental units – consisting Read more about Finding Your Niche with Ali Jamal[…]
“If you are not genuinely pained by the risk involved in your strategic choices, it’s not much of a strategy.” – Reed Hastings, Netflix How often do you get stuck on a big strategic decision? If you’re like many small business owners, the answer is too often. It may be a key employee hire, a Read more about J Curves[…]
In the early 90s, Gus Cawley moved to Atlanta with lofty goals and a degree in accounting from Le Moyne College. He paid his dues working on accounts payables during the day and selling subscriptions for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution door to door at night. Gus diligently combed the Sunday classifieds and faxed resumes until he Read more about Attracting & Retaining Talent with Gus Cawley[…]