Tell me if this sounds familiar: You’re working 12 hour days, you’re involved in every important decision in your company (large and small), and… you’re exhausted. Still, your business isn’t earning the profits you expect or making the progress you […]
The Focused CEO
How to Improve Workplace Culture
We all want a high performing workplace. And most of us want a healthy workplace culture along with it. But if you’re a business owner or CEO, have you ever thought about the impact your own attitude and behavior is […]
I’m So Angry I Could Fire Everyone! (Part 2)
The first part of this story dealt with a frustrated CEO/owner who ultimately realized that one of the issues he was wrestling with was what he really wanted from his organization. He also had a partner who (he felt) took […]
I’m So Angry I Could Fire Everyone!! (Part 1)
As an executive coach, I work mostly with CEOs, presidents and business owners. I work with my clients one-on-one and I am available to them whenever they need me. As a result, some of the most honest calls I receive […]
Why You Should Care About Key Performance Indicators
Years ago, one of the businesses I ran had sales that fluctuated month to month for no apparent reason. This was a traditional brick and mortar company not involved in the financial industry in any way. We thought we knew […]
5 Essential Qualities to Look For in an Executive Coach
Although it’s becoming more mainstream for business people to engage executive coaches, it’s still a new concept for many. In addition, not knowing what to look for in an executive coach can make the decision daunting. There are life coaches, […]