I am on a lifetime journey to become a better questioner. Not just of others, but of myself. Several months ago, I took a behavioral assessment, and it labeled me a “Wanderer”. Hence, I am wired to ask questions. This may be genetic, as my mom was the best interrogator I have ever known. In Read more about Book Review: A More Beautiful Question[…]
It was a day to remember. On Friday, May 20, the Small Business Matters Conference took place at the City Springs Conference Center in Sandy Springs, Georgia. The theme for this year’s event was Celebrating Small Business, and it was quite a celebration with over 200 registered guests, 10 great speakers, and a surprise visit from Read more about A Small Business Celebration[…]
I have always enjoyed numbers. I liked all of my math classes in school and typically got A’s in them. Learning math always seemed to come easier to me than other classes like English (Ugh), History (Ugh), or the Sciences (2xUgh). When I got into the business world, it was the same way. I enjoyed Read more about Book Review: Making Numbers Count[…]
Imagine you are coaching 11 people on a soccer team, and only four of your players know which goal they are aiming toward. Only two of your players care about which goal is yours. Only two players know their position and how it relates to the team overall. Only two players really trust the coaches Read more about What are Your Team’s Chances of Winning This Year?[…]
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[…]