How often have you felt a surge of optimism and declared goals that reach for the sky? When the initial fire ebbs away and reality
Are you consistent about creating realistic and actionable goals for your company? A lot of business owners and managers set goals for their team without
It’s not surprising when people confuse business strategies with business plans. Many business owners still don’t know the difference between the two. Why is this
We all know that if you work, there is stress associated with it. Trying to balance your professional and personal life causes stress. It’s impossible
In this video, Linda Finkle is asked by Dean Newland host of the Business of Intuition Podcast, what do you think the workplace of the
Pick up any magazine or do a search on the Internet and you’ll find there is a connection between successful people and goal setting. It
Planning is a leadership skill you want to develop Among the skills one would expect from a leader, planning is one of the most important
Is strategizing the same as planning? We can all agree that strategizing and planning are part of running a successful business. In some organizations, strategic
You don’t want to let distractions keep you from successfully accomplishing what you set out to do. Having a plan is key to knowing where
Effective goal setting will help get you out of feeling like you have to micro-manage everything because you want to make sure that the task or
Planning is challenging for many people. Even if you believe in the value of planning, it can feel like an overwhelming task. I’ve identified the
Family business succession planning may not be a very popular topic to discuss, but it certainly isn’t one to ignore. Mom and pop businesses are
Because I work with business owners, entrepreneurs, and executives, we often have discussions on succession planning. Everyone understands the need for succession planning, yet they
Many of my clients are business owners and entrepreneurs, and we often discuss succession planning. If you don’t have a family member who is the
Clients often ask me, “What is Succession Planning?” Simply put, it is the process of identifying, assessing, and developing potential employees to fill key positions
Succession planning is one of the most overlooked responsibilities of the company’s board. That’s why the sudden departure of the CEO causes many a company
We all have plans in life. Whether it’s a long-term business strategy or planning a menu for a family dinner, it is but natural for
Many of my clients are business owners and entrepreneurs, and we often discuss succession planning. If you don’t have a family member who is the
Clients often ask me, “What is Succession Planning?” Simply put, it is the process of identifying, assessing, and developing potential employees to fill key positions
Family business succession planning may not be a very popular topic to discuss, but it certainly isn’t one to ignore. Mom and pop businesses are
Because I work with business owners, entrepreneurs, and executives, we often have discussions on succession planning. Everyone understands the need for succession planning, yet they
Succession planning is one of the most overlooked responsibilities of the company’s board. That’s why the sudden departure of the CEO causes many a company
In a famous scene from Monty Python’s Holy Grail, a King brings his dimwitted son over to the window, and gesturing to the vast kingdom
Business planning is more than writing a to-do list, or a series of goals such as ‘increase revenue by 10% or get three new clients’.
Productive people aren’t simply more organized or efficient than others. There are things they do consistently that others don’t do, or don’t do regularly. Now
As executives and business owners, planning is a natural part of your business life. You plan for product rollouts, employee growth, projects, revenues, and more,
A business plan is defined as a formal statement of a set of business goals, reasons why they are believed to be attainable, and how
If you’re a leader, I’m sure you’ve found that building a team is one of the most challenging tasks you could have. Building a team
Keeping to a schedule is challenging in the best of times. Unexpected situations come up that interfere, even for those of us who are primo
For some managers, delegating comes naturally. They’re busy and they know that their team members can take a huge load off their back by handling
Culture doesn’t just happen in a company. Ok I take that back, it does if you aren’t paying attention to it and don’t; focus on
Do you compare yourself to others when setting goals? We live in a competitive world, both personally and professionally. It’s difficult not to constantly be
If you are older than twelve, someone in your life has talked to you about setting goals. I picked the age of twelve because by
I hear from clients all the time that they either set goals and don’t stick to them, or have decided since they don’t stick to
Let’s talk about procrastination and why it isn’t a time management issue… Every week I write an article. Most weeks it’s not a big problem,
Do you feel like you are working all the time and yet always seem to be behind? Are your spouse, significant other, or kids complaining
Reading books on leadership, going to leadership development seminars and catching up on the latest blogs related to becoming a better leader are important steps
Everyone in your company has to at some point have a difficult conversation with someone outside the company. From having a conversation with a client
I know it’s not socially acceptable to be napping at work, and in many companies it may get you a boot out the door. Yet
Most of us have a to-do list that is so long there is no end in sight. Even as I write this article my personal
“If you don’t pay appropriate attention to what has your attention, it will take more of your attention than it deserves.” ~ David Allen A
Time management, is it possible? Maybe, but you must set some guidelines for yourself that will direct you along the way. You must be organized
Time management is an oxymoron. Time is beyond our control, and the clock keeps ticking regardless of how we lead our lives. Priority management is
It’s the start of the New Year and companies all around the globe have or will be working on their business plans. You probably
In this article, I cover why the business management skill of planning is an overlooked and important skill you need to run any business effectively.
When it comes to business planning we often use return on investment or ROI to determine if we are allocating our money in the best