Business Coaching Blog

You can only climb up the ladder from the rung you are standing on, that is, your foundation. You might be able to see what's possible from the higher vantage of sight, but your foundation, what's solid, is where your feet are. Think of the ladder broken into 3 main...

"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 power" every morning to...

Meta Fab sales and marketing has a plan for gpostth and Daniel has a plan for the personal gpostth necessary for effective leadership. I had the privilege to coach Daniel through the process. Meta Fab is one of those unique companies that knows it has to invest in...

They have time to plan, with focused attention, and often don't use mobile devices in meetings, they take time for themselves and yet accomplish what most only hope to accomplish. That's crazy! Not really. Let's break it down. Highly effective managers do three things...

Yah but, "Everything is urgent. Where do I start prioritizing?" Know your goals clearly. Use a tool that works for you to keep them in sight, available, and updatable. Remember goals are SMART, stated as "what" you want accomplished, not stated as another task. Align...

Skills, abilities, and directions all became fair game for this big re-think. I thought through how I put into practice everything I had been writing about, working on, and showing others. Planning became the centerpiece. To do lists then became one of many tools and...

It can be too much for us to consciously think through all our activities. So we form habits, habits of thought and habits of activities to get us through the day. We view the world through these habits, perspectives and attitudes. The question is, do our habits help...

It could be a lurking roadblock that you haven't identified and dealt with. Often these lurkers are internal. Attitudes that we weren't aware of, perspectives that we hold tight to even if invalid, truisms that may not be true anymore. Tackling the toughest roadblocks...

I once worked for a small start up company many years ago here in Beaverton. There were snacks set out with a box to slip dollars or coins into through a slot. After a few weeks the slot was pushed open just a little at a time and it became clear some money was also...

The steps are used time and time again successfully. How do you use these steps? Self-knowledge: The first step is to take a cold hard look at yourself, your talents, your blind spots, your resources and skills. Identify Attitudes: What attitudes are you carrying...