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Are you ready for the next step?

Or maybe the next step is in the organization itself. More accountability. Improved teamwork. Better problem solving. Improved communication. Better planning and execution. What does it really take to “fix” these issues to achieve the next step?...

How do you blast through obstacles to revenue gpostth?

I struggled with these same issues and more when running organizations. Each time I blasted through one of the obstacles with an effective approach my team and I accomplished amazing things. When I left the obstacles in place, it just didn’t work out as well as...

Willamette Falls–awesome view

Wow! Willamette Falls, Oregon. Awesome view of Willamette Falls, Oregon. This is where there are ancient petroglyphs and where local tribes harvest lamprey eels. The salmon and steelhead congregate here and the sea lions have a feast especially when the fisherman hook...

5 steps to Laser focused execution

“This is tough work. If you put your mind to it, it will become easier. Be intentional. It will provide a renewed sense of engagement and accomplishment.” To get the rewards set aside 30-60 minutes each week to work on these. I have my “hour of...

8 challenges executives say they face in 2014

It’s all about continuing the quest for more performance in your professional life, your team and personally. Here are 8 challenges business owners, senior managers and executives indicate they face in 2014: To be held accountable and improve team...

5 questions to turn to do lists into meaningful action.

Have you written your goals in SMART manner? (specific, measurable, attainable, realistically high, time based). Do you know the “why” behind the goals? Do others who are affected by achieving the goals know the “why” behind the goals? Identify...