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Procrastination is a habit that keeps crawling back into our lives. And each time, again and again, it sabotages your plans making you feel frustrated, angry, or even depressed. The big question is why people procrastinate instead of doing a task relatively easily. There might be many reasons behind this silly habit. In this episode, […]

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Becoming an entrepreneur is a dream for many people. In this episode, I visit with someone who made the shift from the head office of the NFL Tampa Bay Buccaneers to his own life as a solopreneur. His name is Zach Matthews. Zach was a student-athlete in school, studying sports management. The logical step after […]

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If you’re thinking about starting a business, you might want to take a page from a tech company start-up playbook. The things needed there may be the right fit for almost any business. Listen as my guest, Bryan Clayton shares his stories of the start of GreenPal, the ‘Uber’ of lawn care service providers. Guest […]

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If you run any kind of business, setting the best price for your services can be tricky. Start out at the wrong price and you will struggle. If it’s too high, people ignore your offers. Set the price too low and you leave money on the table. You might even begin a pricing death spiral. […]

The post A Visit With the Price Whisperer | Ep 096 first appeared on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.

Here’s a simple note to say THANK YOU. You are loved. I appreciate each and every one of you who follows my blog or listens to my podcast. YOU are the reason I do what I do to help equip better leaders.

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When it comes to marketing and branding, clever, innovative ideas usually drive success. Yet with so much of modern media being saturated with information overload, how does a brand stand out? Listen as I interview expert and researcher Robin Landa. Called a “creativity guru,” Robin Landa, an ideation expert, is a Distinguished Professor at Kean […]

The post The New Art of Ideas – Unlock Creative Potential | Ep 095 first appeared on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.

Company owners and senior leaders are placing more and more emphasis on the development of leaders. People in middle management and those recognized as having high potential are all getting more opportunities to attend classes or have coaches. But effective development of next-gen leaders is a journey not a class. Listen to this episode as […]

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Why do some people never reach their full potential to connect and influence others? Our guest today is Catherine Mattiske (SAY Matt-IS-key), founder of TPC — The Performance Company. With Inner Genius, she shows us how to communicate based on our specific Inner Genius Archetype. Welcome, Catherine. What is Genius Quotient, and why should business […]

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After coming out of the COVID-19 lockdown, many people have started talking about resilience. Leadership workshops everywhere are asking the question, how can I increase my own resilience and help my team do the same? Today we are exploring the real meaning of resilience and ways to boost your personal resilience. First, we’ll take a […]

The post The 5-3-1 Resilience Boost | Ep 092 first appeared on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.

If your company culture isn’t quite what you want it to be, perhaps you should think about building a village. No, it’s not a political idea. It’s a practical and powerful way to create a thriving company culture. My guest is an authority on ways to help you create a village mindset. Look for these […]

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