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Success in business or in life depends upon your own definition. That definition may come from very different sources, some of which may not be valid. Often the measures we choose take us further off the mark. Examples include ‘staying busy’ or ‘living the hustle.’ These ideas get glamorized but in reality, don’t serve us […]

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People need second chances. Leaders need to understand these fundamental concepts when guiding a team. Your people will screw up. It’s not a question of if, but when. Once they do, the way you handle the mess up just may be the biggest challenge you face as a leader. Condemnation and ridicule won’t get you […]

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Anyone who decides to start a business will experience the growth of that business in distinct stages. Each stage represents different levels of success and challenge. Some entrepreneurs struggle to get past stage 1. Others enjoy great success and see their business grow all the way through to stage four which means they have become […]

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In times of uncertain economic pressure like we are experiencing now, successful business leaders know how to apply positive, persistent pressure for showing value to customers so that the market continues to buy your product or services. It’s not about creating gimmicky sales tricks but leaning deeper into value proposition. Having crystal clear statements of […]

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With so much noise in the world, it’s hard for a person or a business to get noticed. Too often, entrepreneurs get confused about the significant differences between, sales, marketing, branding, and publicity. One could argue that all of these relate to each other. In this episode, we are explaining the exact value of having […]

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Simon Sinek popularized the notion of “start with why” to help people get to the core of their sense of purpose. Forget what and how you’re going to do what you do without first knowing why. My guest is Daniel Dominguez from the Why Institute. After Simon’s first TED talk about WHY, Dr. Gary Sanchez […]

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There are countless articles and books about leadership. For some time I have been an advocate of not trying to read them all. Rather, find yourself some credible sources backed by research and qualified study to build a framework of leadership principles you can live by. In this episode, my guest, Tania Luna, is an […]

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Leadership plays a tremendous part in making the right culture for your business. Before you can lead a culture shift, you have to look internally, and lead yourself. Join me as we explore the ways a leader can build a framework for successful culture change by first making their own personal changes. My guest is […]

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What does it mean to be the right leader at the right time? For some businesses, it means hiring an interim leader like a CEO or CFO to step in a guide the business through a particular chapter in its history. Often venture capital or private equity funding sources require the assignment of an interim […]

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Business owners and people in leadership are always faced with having to hire people on their teams. I’m not sure I know anyone who simply ‘loves’ hiring. It’s a chore for managers and job seekers alike. Fortunately, there will be those who appear for the job interview who have that very special skill or experience. […]

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