Affirmations as a Strategy for Positive Growth

Focus on the Individual

There continues to be a great deal of focus on organizational culture and environment. Whether you are focusing on that issue for the first time or whether you are looking at changing or improving an existing culture, it may be wise to remember that, like the long journey which begins with one step, an organizational [Read More...]

FAILURE – a case of mis-identity?

"The Light will prevail"

“People are always blaming their circumstances for what they are. I don’t believe in circumstances. The people who get on in the world are the people who get up and look for the circumstances they want and if they can’t find them, make them.” George Bernard Shaw

He went to war as a Captain and returned [Read More...]

Why Do Anything?

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Why Do Anything?
If you’re interested in not being exactly where you are today a year from now, you must DO something.  First item on your DO list – Read these quotes on the importance of taking ACTION!

“If you only do what you know you can do — you never do very much.” ~ Tom Krause [Read More...]

5 Attributes of Success

A Success Formula

“In the throws,” of frustration, businesses and individuals find success to be a fleeting proposition. There is no question that success is a journey, but it can become a very manageable and measurable journey focused on desired outcomes and results. There is a significant difference between wishing for success and achieving success. And, that difference [Read More...]

Get Your Fair Share

"So much cheese ... so little time!"

I’ve mentioned before, my definition of the purpose of business is to, “identify, acquire and maintain customers.”  That said, let’s be pro-active in our quest.  Somewhere in our Vision, Mission, Sales, Marketing, and Branding Statements, let’s “open our minds,” to these concepts:

#1.    PURPOSE If you’re into personal branding with the goal of making money, [Read More...]

A Memorial Day Tribute

Where do you Find True Leadership?
(I invite you to share your stories)

My Dad served in the U.S.M.C. in WWII as an aircraft mechanic.  Not much was said about his service while I was growing up but he did impart a love of flying into me and one day I found myself with my [Read More...]

A Challenge to Utah’s Small Business Owners – “Show me (Live) your Vision Statement by how you operate”

Visions are powerful (and fun)

“The very essence of leadership is that you have a vision. You can’t blow an uncertain trumpet.” – Former President of the University of Notre Dame
A powerful vision provides inspiration, challenge, and purpose. It gives meaning to your work and purpose to your business.  For most of us, your business gives you a place [Read More...]

Is Coaching For You?

Coaching Helps you Stand out in a Crowd!

Sometimes people confuse coaches with traditional consultants. Unconsciously, people ask coaches to give advice. The role of a coach is not to provide answers or solutions. It is to help you develop the potential that lies within yourself, so that you increase your capability to overcome all obstacles and achieve all of your goals.
Sometimes [Read More...]

The Dirty Dozen (12 sure fire ways to sabotage your career goals)

THE DIRTY DOZEN!!  - (12 sure fire ways to sabotage your career goals)
“I told you so!” Have you ever heard that before?   I’ve never been a proponent of that statement but I can attest to family members, teachers and colleagues who have.  Typically, I’ve found the genesis of such statements centers around “sabotage.”  Self-sabotage, and enemy [Read More...]

A “New Wrinkle” – a Case Study of a merger with people issues

My “two edged sword” cuts both ways!
By definition, “transition” into a new career/job/position/business, etc., has two sides … the candidate and the owner/principle/executive of the new entity, unless you’re an entrepreneur and starting your own company, and even there you’ll be involved with others.
A “case study” may be the best way to introduce all the [Read More...]