Evaluating Your Risk

One of the scariest things about being in business is having to do things without knowing the outcome for sure. It might be that your side hustle has grown to the point where it really isn’t feasible to do it and your current job too. It might be that you

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Expanding Your Network

I’m a member of a Business Networking International (BNI) Chapter. I have been a member for over 10 years, and one of the benefits I’ve received is expanding my network. In fact, when my clients need help finding the right professional for a situation, I usually have a contact for

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Consistent Action Builds Dreams

It is easy to be excited about an idea when you are thinking about the big goals you want to achieve. It’s easy to imagine the happy ending when you have a fabulous business, your product has been manufactured, or your team is working in perfect harmony. However, the journey

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Intentional Recognition

Whether you have a brand new employee or one that has been with you for any length of time, providing regular feedback and recognition is one of the most important things for you to do. Yet, too many bosses prefer a “no news is good news” approach to employee communication.

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Conquering Procrastination

One of the most common things people ask for help with is time management. When I dig down, I find that many clients are actually trying to fix procrastination. But, in most cases, procrastination isn’t really a time management problem. Instead, it is more about motivation (or lack of motivation)

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Hard Stuff

If you’ve followed me for a while, you know I’m not a fan of the grind mentality. I don’t think working harder than everyone else is as effective as working smarter. I believe in rest and self-care. I believe in making sure that a minimum of 80% of what you

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