Let’s settle this now! Or at the very least open up the topic for discussion. For people who have worked in a specific industry for three years or more... Or for the folks who have worked for the same or similar organization for a number of years... How do you feel about the coach or advisor you may work with for your career and your life? 1. Do you feel they must have experience, expertise and a good working knowledge of your specific industry and possibly the company you work … [Read more...]
Going Through A Transition?
Are you going through a transition? No – not that… Defined – transition – the process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another. As in noun use – “students in transition from one program to another” And - undergo or cause to undergo a process or period of transition. As in verb use – “we have transitioned from a high intensity combat operation to a support role in the community” Just like we all know that change is good and then when change is announced we … [Read more...]
What Costume Are You Wearing?
Halloween decorations were on display in stores like Target right after they put away the July Fourth items. Kids can’t wait to go out as their favorite superhero and collect as much candy as possible from their neighbors. The weekend before will be the ‘adulting’ parties and celebrations. Which brings up my question – What costume are you wearing? Go to the comments section right now and let us all know. You’ve certainly thought it over and spent either your time or money on your … [Read more...]
These Are The Most Important Numbers
You may have heard me speak about knowing your numbers. Or maybe you read where I wrote about the importance of knowing your numbers. Typically this is in reference to your business. If you’re not checking your numbers how do you really know how the business is doing? If you’re not comparing today’s numbers to last week, last month and last year, how do you know if the business is growing as you are trying to do? There are a number of areas to review your employees by. One of the best … [Read more...]
What’s Stopping You?
You have a desire to do “x”. This might be to start a business, advance in your career to a higher level, learn a new language, really improve your golf or tennis game, or something else. There’s a reason you’re not taking any action. Something is stopping you. It’s not that you don’t have the desire to do “x”. You think about it more and more these days. Now the action may be a small one. For example, Michelangelo at the age of 26 accepted the challenge to sculpt a large scale … [Read more...]
Are You Interested In Being A Top Performer?
What do top performers in the C-Suite have in common with top performers on NBA Teams (like the Golden State Warriors), top performers in the Professional Golf and Tennis World, and in many other areas of business, sports and life? A Coach. Their Personal Coach. Yes, sports teams have a Head Coach, Specialty Coaches and Weight Training Coaches. Tennis and Golf have a swing Coach. Top C-Suite Executives may have a Presentation or a Speaking Coach. In general, Coaching helps an already … [Read more...]
