Most great companies have one thing in common: They manage their business by tracking a handful of key metrics. Managers use these metrics to forecast, identify trends, and improve decision-making. Larger companies tend to wait for the monthly, quarterly or annual P&L (profit and loss) report to review these metrics. However, as a small to mid-sized business owner, tracking … [Read more...]
Get Traction: So, I’m a Visionary. Now What?
Recently in a session with a new client, the executive leadership team wanted to place the owner of the company in the Visionary seat of the Accountability Chart (think of the Accountability Chart as an Organizational Chart on steroids). This excited the owner, but he found himself wondering if he was being put out to pasture. He wasn’t quite sure what his role would be if he … [Read more...]
Get Traction: The Entrepreneur’s Path Is Littered With Squirrels
“The difference between failure and success is dependent upon your ability to focus.” – Chris White It’s easy to get distracted in business. Maybe you’re desperate, bored, stuck, frustrated, or can’t help yourself and keep saying yes to every opportunity. Now you’re chasing squirrels – one minute you’re telling your team to go left, then right, then left again. … [Read more...]
Get Traction: What’s Your Plan?
Last Monday, I facilitated a three-hour workshop for 60 small- to medium-sized entrepreneurial companies who wanted to increase discipline and accountability in their organizations so that they could execute their company vision. The problem with the companies and the reason they were attending my workshop was that none of them had a written plan for 2019. Everyone … [Read more...]
Get Traction: What Kind of Boss Are You?
Are you a bad boss or a great boss? Let me set some context: Bad Boss: Makes people miserable Has a top-down authority attitude Stifles people and innovation Talks more than they listen Great Boss: Builds relationships – individuals and teams Displays open and honest communication Encourages and empowers people Listens with … [Read more...]