Every business needs a plan—especially when it comes to business growth. It has been said that, “A goal without a plan is a wish.” This carries immense truth and weight. If you look at the most successful companies, one thing they share in common is a plan. They make...
When we sit and focus on thinking like a CEO, often times the first thing we envision is the bottom or top lines of our companies. Maybe for some, focus on the bottom line of our company has tainted our vision of why we got into the business we are in. Have you ever...
Surprises can be fun—for birthdays. They aren’t as fun when it comes to our businesses, however. If we plan to grow our businesses to unforeseen heights, we cannot be caught off guard. Ever. To ensure our businesses are operating without surprises, every CEO-minded...
Have you created a safe culture for employees to express their fresh perspective on your company? – The stale stench of a stagnant business is pungent. Too often a CEO is comfortable in their position and firmly believes that what has always happened will always...
One of the simplest recipes for business growth involves two ingredients: a game plan and accountability. Nothing worthwhile ever comes without forethought in planning and accountability to help us meet our goals. Success needs to be shared, personally and...
Becoming a leader first means taking on the responsibility of servanthood and serving those you wish to lead. Conversations can be such a great breeding ground for life lessons. Those life lessons also can be used in our business, since our business should be an...
