AT THE END OF THE DAY, the person who is most effective as a leader is NOT the smartest person in the room. It’s the person who asks the best ..read more

  Some people have a gambling problem. Or a drinking or drug problem. Some have a shopping problem. Buying too many shoes or watches. I don’t have any of those. (well ..read more

In the world of business, we often use strategic thinking models and tools to navigate complex situations, make informed decisions, and drive growth. Interestingly, these tools can also be incredibly ..read more

Elevate Your Enterprise: Six Essential Strategies for Boosting Revenue and Reducing Stress  Navigating the business world is an exciting challenge with the goals of maximizing revenue and minimizing stress. Whether ..read more

"Downselling" is when you offer a less-expensive product or service to a potential customer who has declined your main offer. It's a good practice because it means you're at least ..read more

If you have followed me for a little while, you know I'm a pilot and I like to use flying metaphors in business. I've found there are so many powerful ..read more

Home What We Do Resources Podcast Menu Home What We Do Resources Podcast Why Small Business Owners Should Look to Pilots for Inspiration Think about it: pilots are responsible for the safety and success of their passengers, just as business owners are responsible for the success of their companies. Pilots must be able to make quick decisions in high-pressure situations, and so must entrepreneurs. Pilots must be able to navigate complex systems and regulations, just as entrepreneurs must navigate the ever-changing landscape of their industries. 'they can teach the importance of ..read more

Home What We Do Resources Podcast Menu Home What We Do Resources Podcast This is not something you would expect to hear from the boss. Yet after I realized what I was doing, I made sure everyone heard me. Looking back today, I can understand and see how I did it. It’s clear as day. I didn’t intend to. In fact, I called out a few managers on their less than healthy environments. The truth is, it doesn’t take much to head in a toxic direction.   I used to work every weekend and every night. Call it a combination of not being able to shut off my brain and having a ton on my plat ..read more

Home What We Do Resources Podcast Menu Home What We Do Resources Podcast Are you using bonuses to keep your employees? At the time of writing this, there have been several large companies announcing layoffs. Most in tech. Some entertainment companies like Disney. The overall unemployment rate is at a low not seen for 80 years. Too early to know how these large tech layoffs will affect the unemployment rate. In general though, the talent market is tight for companies. When this happens, employed folks start looking over the fence to see if the grass is greener. Other companies are ..read more

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