It’s the time of year when hopes are high and people are ready for change. It’s a chance for a do-over. A second chance to try again. To do all those things you wanted to last year. The problem is
When the boss announces the next big thing
It’s a familiar scene that plays out in conference rooms in companies both large and small every day. A meeting is called and here comes the CEO with a stack of books, enthusiastically passing a copy out to everyone in
Kick Fear To The Curb
If you want to move forward in life, doesn’t matter what area, you have to take action. Sure activity can be uncomfortable. With every action you improve your skill and since when does improvement come without a little discomfort? Why
A Problem/Solution Ratio That Leads to Success
The inspiration for this week comes from an article I read titled 20 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do. This is #9… “Sh*t happens. Life can be hard. People get hurt; others die. Life isn’t all roses and butterflies. You
The Power of Words
Words have the power to build up and tear down. Words have power, but not on their own. It’s up to us to use them for good or bad whether it’s for other people or ourselves. I try to use
Sunny With A Chance Of Corndogs
Yep, it’s Minnesota State Fair time and that means sun and corndogs. It’s nice to have something to look forward to. Happiness comes in little packages! This is a short-term forecast, but what about the long-term forecast? When you think
Today’s actions, tomorrow’s results
When it comes to building a business, solo entrepreneurs face decisions every day. We need to decide if we want to take on a certain client, who we want to partner with for joint ventures, or if we want to
The 4 Way Test For Decision Making
Making decisions is a fact of life. The best we can hope for is that we make the best decisions possible with the information we have. In searching for guidance to make the best decisions possible for some personal and
Can You Describe Your Business In One Word?
In working with a new client on her business plan recently and brainstorming about how she would describe her business, we discovered that ‘charming’ was a perfect description. As simple as a word as that is, it was not easy
Is Your Business Model a Money Maker?
Do you think about your business model often? No? Well, you’re not alone. It’s not something that is top of mind for most people. Or, is it? You probably spend a lot of time thinking about how you are going