Health
Vacation
When was the last time you took a summer vacation? How about just a week? A long weekend? Oh, boy… Too often I hear from burnt-out business owners who are unable [read: afraid] to take a summer vacation because of the repercussions it could have on their businesses. If I’m not there to do…
Read MoreLayers
Remember the moment in Shrek when he’s telling Donkey that Ogres have more to them than people think. Donkey demands an example, Shrek searches for something to say and suddenly spots the onion in his hand. “Ogres are like onions,” he says. In response, donkey lists a bunch of silly things that…
Read MoreThe Journey of Personal Growth
What do you want? This is a question most people have a hard time answering because we have been spoon-fed our decisions and desires since childhood. We were repeatedly told things like “Don’t argue with your mother, father, teacher, etc.”, “Only good little children get to have dessert,” “Because I say so,” or “You…
Read MoreWhat you really need in a crisis
When I meet with leaders for the first time they usually lead with, “Business feels harder than it ever has before.” We pulled out of the pandemic to be faced with labor shortages, supply chain issues, price hikes, with consumer uncertainty being fed by constantly by media doom scenarios. However, as I’ve been talking…
Read MoreWork. Life. Balance.
Everyone struggles with maintaining a healthy work-life balance to some degree. The misconception that those who are self-employed work less or those who are C-class business people work less is just that; a misconception. It is this belief and motivation that can drive individuals to open their own business to begin with. Unfortunately, for those who…
Read More3 Company Perks To Make Your Brand (& Employees!) Shine
To have a truly impressive brand, every aspect of your company should be well-thought out and properly managed, inside and out. If you’re looking to build a reputable and lovable business, taking care of your employees is essential. (After all, happy workers are better workers!) Boosting employee morale will send good vibes throughout the ranks,…
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