All business owners and leaders need the time and space to work on business strategy. We firmly believe that a business is getting the exact results that it has been designed to get, which means if you want better results you must start with a better design. Below are a collection of business articles on business strategy from our weekly Business Owner Insights.
In a small business it’s not unusual that as the business grows certain team members, especially owners and leaders, end up doing work that should be delegated to others. This happens for a variety of reasons including: Lack of confidence that someone else can do the work correctly. The assumption...
Intentions are great starting points, but when they lack action frustrations tend to build. We see this in many areas of business including: A goal is set, but never reached A problem is identified, but no solution is presented A performance issue is discussed, but no improvement is made Stop...
As a society we certainly make being a superhero look fun. The person that swoops in and saves the day. What we don’t show is that being a superhero is exhausting. There’s a lot of pressure to do the impossible. In addition, it’s just not sustainable in real life. Yet,...
They say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, but our office dog Diego begs to differ. We challenge you to take a look at the role learning plays in the culture of your business. How often do you encourage learning in your business? What resources and learning opportunities...
We once overheard a client referring to Quantification as that 14 letter word. It made us laugh, because we've also felt the pain of trying to decide how and when to quantify results. It seems simple enough, but the truth is sometimes it's a struggle. There are two core excuses...
It doesn't matter what industry you're in or even the size of your business, there's one thing all businesses have in common. There is something in your business that you've fixed temporarily. The duct-tape fix: A problem that has been solved for today, but it's noticeable. It's something that you've...
A common problem for growing businesses is finding the right people to fill new leadership positions. You can hire experienced leaders. You can hope there are leaders already on your team. Or, you can train leaders. The trouble is: hiring experienced leaders tends to be expensive, hoping doesn't seem to...
When people discuss Spring Cleaning, they typically do so in regards to cleaning their home or garage. It's typically about cleaning a physical space: reducing clutter, creating order, and making your space look better. This same concept can be applied to your business. Think about it...those piles on your desk...
Albert Einstein once remarked, "We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them." This sentiment encapsulates the essence of success, emphasizing the critical role of one's perspective. In the realm of business, sports, family, and beyond, your success is profoundly influenced by...
Is your lead generation consistent and persistent? We know the year is just beginning and it may feel like you have all the time in the world to meet your goals for the year, but the reality is that time will fly! Lead generation is one of the easiest elements...
