Are stories getting in the way of your follow up?
I just sent this to the Follow Up Friday community. I thought I'd share it here on the blog too. Good morning, Follow Up-pers! This week in the coaching skills for leaders intensive, we talked about stories. Especially about the way the stories we tell direct our...
4 Reasons Your Employees Aren’t Engaged + Actionable Tips
There are many common reasons why your company’s employees may not be engaged. Learn the potential causes and discover actionable tips to address them.
5 Ways to Build a Positive Reputation as a Small Business
Small businesses must work harder to earn the trust of their customers. Discover how to build a positive business reputation to acquire more customers.
Finding Time for What Matters: Overcoming Leadership Time Allocation Struggles in a High-Performance World
In the constant rush of professional demands, team needs, and personal responsibilities, one challenge unites leaders across all stages of their careers: the struggle to allocate time effectively. Particularly for personal growth and reflection. Whether you're a...
One Size Fits You
I’ve been a leader all my life.I wouldn’t have dared to say that until this past weekend, when I was going through old papers and found a note from Miss Fogg on my first-grade report card (circa 197-something). She wrote that she looked forward to watching me continue...
How to Craft a Thorough Business Plan for New Entrepreneurs
As a new entrepreneur, you have big dreams of making your business idea a reality. However, 40% of businesses fail within the first three years, as the first few years are the most difficult for a new company. That’s where a thorough plan comes into play—studies have...
The Marketing Genius of Esther – Drawing Modern Leadership Lessons from an Ancient Story
In leadership, we often focus on confidence as the cornerstone of success. But what if I told you that one of history's most effective leaders executed a flawless marketing and influence campaign while openly expressing doubt about her chances of success? Long before...
Navigating the Messy Reality of Goal Setting: 3 Insights from Our Coaching Skills for Leaders Intensive
Setting goals can be both liberating and terrifying. You're essentially declaring what you want to accomplish, and that means risking failure. In our recent session, we dug into the real challenges people face with goal setting, and I want to share some expanded...
It’s Lonely in Leadership: 5 ways to break free from the isolation
That corner office, the executive suite, the founder's chair – they're symbols of achievement in our culture. Yet behind closed doors, they can feel like the loneliest places in an organization. This is a part of the leaders journey. If you're a CEO, founder, or...
