Today is the only day you have to make a difference. The past has passed. The future never comes – it only dwells between your ears. Now...

Vice Admiral James Stockdale was shot down during the Vietnam War. He spent seven and a half years in a brutal prison camp. He spent...

Have you ever set a goal for your business or your life? Do you currently have goals that you are pursuing? Maybe you've never set a...

Do you believe it is a good idea to be friends with those you lead? Maybe you are a manager or business owner, and you wonder if it is...

Sometimes when I am speaking to responsible, serious-minded leaders, I ask the question, “How many of you take business seriously?” Most...

Life presents us with choices and decisions. Perhaps you are currently facing a challenging decision. There is “YES”, there is “NO”,...

The other day my wife Connie wanted to know the best way to cut up a butternut squash. After a few minutes on her smart phone, she had...

If you had to succeed, what would you do? It is a great coaching question. If you are in a burning house, and your child is in the next...

Would you try to use a smart phone without charging the battery? How about driving your car and never filling up the gas tank? How long...

I help leaders create extraordinary results. That is my purpose statement as a coach. What must leaders do, and more importantly, who...

What is your immediate feeling when you hear the word NO? Most people have a negative emotional response. After all, it is a negative...

It is a common question I receive as a business coach; ”How do I handle my overflowing e-mail?” I am NOT going to give you an IT solution....

I like to get attention with provocative statements. Hard work, though it is important, is not the key to success. Think about it. ...

People, people, people. “My business would be great except for the employees and the customers!” I agree that working effectively with...

People often ask me to recommend a time management system, and I typically share some familiar options. I am curious about why they are...

What is the power of a great question? What effect does a powerful question have on a person? How are questions related to effective...

I recently met with a business owner that has operated a residential service business for over 20 years. He has about 10 employees, and...

If you are a business owner or manager, I’m sure this title caught your attention. You did read it correctly; your expectations of your...

Are you frustrated with people not following instructions? Is a lack of accountability an issue at your workplace? Are folks dropping...

If you are a business owner or organizational leader, you have likely uttered these words; “It’s hard to find anyone who really wants to...