WHAT’S NEXT? Be Careful Who You Ask and How You Respond
A quandary that regularly faces winners was recently described by a friend and colleague, a fellow strategic advisor and executive coach, as he discussed his conversation with an unnamed client. Having achieved his dreams of success, this client revealed to my friend a sense of restlessness. Rather than being able to whole-heartedly enjoy the results of many years of striving,
Appalling Service, Great Service
Tom Peters, co-author of the classic In Search of Excellence used to highlight in his newsletters companies with outstanding service and those who failed badly. Inspired by Peters’ example, in the next few issues of this newsletter, I will continue that process. Companies that provide great or improved service deserve recognition and can provide lessons to business owners on to
STATS SHOW NEED FOR BUSINESS VALUATIONS
You might think that among people the most diligent in personal financial planning you would find the majority of business owners. But you would think wrong. Why? Here’s the reason: Some 90%s of business owners expect that the sale of their business will one day fund their retirement. Yet less than 5% know how much their business is worth. Those
MAYBE YOU DON’T NEED AN EXECUTIVE COACH
Though we live in a time of shortages caused by supply chain disruptions, there is no shortage of advice in the business press about the tremendous advantages of retaining an executive coach or trusted advisor, as a quick Google search will show. Does that mean that if you as a business owner do not have such support then you are
LEADING THROUGH MULTIPLE CRISES: INSPIRING HOPE (Video Example at End)
Like most business-oriented newsletters, this one tends to avoid political issues and broader economic and social questions. At some point, however, it is appropriate to address the general background in which we all operate, since it can affect our businesses and employees profoundly. The U.S. is going through a very confusing and tough time. Only about 13% of the populace
BROKEN YOUR NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS? THAT MAY BE GOOD!
Mid-March is about the time a lot of New Year’s resolutions have begun to wane and guilt to set in. This article aims to relieve you of some of that guilt. Since the publication a few decades ago of In Search of Excellence by Robert Waterman and Tom Peters, a national obsession has emerged of being outstanding in all that we do.