I’m pretty open about my absolute commitment to my own self-care. Early mornings. Bible. Journal. Meditation. Prayer. Writing. Exercise. But also… Massages. Chiropractic care. Hair blowouts. Facials. Nails. Naps. Downtime. Solitude. Hiking. Luxurious Baths. These things NOURISH MY SOUL, and I recommend them. But I also deliberately regularly nourish my POWER. This work, the
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Do You Have to Be PERFECT To Be an Amazing Leader?
I recently saw a post from someone asking if you should / could hire a fat business coach. (I’m paraphrasing.) I kid you not, some of the responses included the “Maybe they’re not fat, but just big boned” defense for obesity. I hadn’t heard that one in a long time. =) But, because I’m working
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Big Business Research Finally Confirms What Profitable Small Biz Owners Have Known
“… The new source of competitive advantage is customer centricity: deeply understanding your customer’s needs and fulfilling them better than anyone else.” — HBR This is a direct quote from the September edition of the prestigious Haaahvard Business Review. Now, before I delve into what REALLY matters here — like the absurd fact that this
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Are You Willing to Do the EVERYDAY Hustle?
Whether you love it, hate it, secretly read it, or shun it… do you know the most offensive notion— IMHO– in the famous 50 Shades of Grey books? Christian Grey himself. His very person. =) Consider it for a moment. Christian Grey is 27 years old. No, not in dog years… in human years. Twenty-friggin-seven.
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My Unpopular Take on #MondayMotivation
As I write this brief article, I’m enjoying not only my first day back in the office after an AMAZING Spring Break with my family but also the first Monday of the 2nd quarter of 2016. Quick note: The 2nd quarter of any year is important. It is here — in April thru June —
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A 2-Step Test For How Well You (Really) Know Your Target Market
For more than a decade, I’ve contended that the absolute best business advantage you can give your business is one you cannot buy or fake: to know your market intimately… to know your target market better than any of your competitors. This has been the cornerstone of my own business success, is the primary principle of
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The Day My Business “Took Off”
A common question I get from new or struggling coaches is this: “When did YOUR business really take off? What happened that brought you here?” I LOVE this question. =) I chuckle because while I’ve come a very long way in business, I know my goals… and I know I have SO MUCH FARTHER to go.
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The Entrepreneur’s Love/Hate Relationship With Systems
Life is ironic, isn’t it? You quit your J-O-B because — deep down — you’ve always been unemployable. You carve your own path. You fly by the seat of your pants, and you do NOT like being told what you must do and when. Then, you open your doors — be they brick and mortar
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Tuesday Truth: It’s ALL Your Fault
You find “one” in every group of business owners: That miserable, unsuccessful business owner who has tried “everything” and “nothing works.” They know why “it” won’t work before “it” leaves your mouth. Few things irritate me more than this business owner. BUT, we’ve all been her (or him) a time or two haven’t
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