To Team Or Not To Team So, you want to start a team? Or you already have a team and are now questioning that choice? Maybe you already have a team performing at a high level, and you are looking for a boost? You see, we’ve just about seen it all: Starting a team too early; Starting a team for the wrong reasons; Starting a team without a straightforward value offering; Starting a team with no or poorly written team agreements; Letting your team and performance get stagnant. In the most successful teams we know, the leader assumes the CEO role of the team, and they always lead with revenue! And they understand this: “A system will produce what a system will produce, nothing less, nothing more.” Here are a few thoughts to consider as it relates to team leadership: Team Requirement […]
By Design vs. By Default
By design vs. by default with Seth Godin Leaders make one thing more than any other: decisions. Every environment has constraints, and the decisions about how time and resources are allocated, about what to do next, drive all outcomes. How do leaders decide what’s next? Is it based on urgency, proximity, or values? It’s a […]
If Information Was Enough
If information was enough, we would all be top performers in our profession, exercise every day, eat more vegetables, be within the government’s height and weight standards, and have a ton of money saved for the future. Think about it: you can use Google or YouTube for the instruction manual for almost anything. You can […]
6 Steps To Expand Our Possibility Thinking
Sports psychologist Bob Rotella, said “I tell people: If you don’t want to get into positive thinking, that’s OK. Just eliminate all the negative thoughts from your mind, and whatever is left will be just fine!” Maxwell provides 6 steps to expanding our possibility thinking: Stop focusing on the impossibilities Look for possibilities in each […]
What If Today Was Your Last?
As you know, Steve Jobs was an American entrepreneur and business magnate. He was the Chairman, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and a co-founder of Apple Inc., Chairman and majority shareholder of Pixar, a member of The Walt Disney Company’s board of directors following its acquisition of Pixar, and the Founder, Chairman, and CEO of NeXT. […]
6 Business Lessons from the Wu-Tang Clan
From music to fashion, hip-hop is a hotbed of entrepreneurial activity. The Wu-Tang Clan’s rise to fame is a particularly compelling story of how a group of young men with a clear vision and diverse talents took the world by storm. Their success offers valuable lessons applicable to any business or project. Here are six […]
Resistance Is Like A Jedi Mind Trick
Resistance is like a Jedi mind trick. It’s not really there, but it feels like it is. And the more you think about it, the more powerful it becomes. New goals are likely to fall apart before February ends. That’s according to data from Strava, a social network for athletes. The company analyzed more than […]
What Is Your Promise?
Consumers, your agents, will be loyal to brands that deliver what they need: dependability, service, exceptional service, or exceptional value. When a brand consistently meets a need, it becomes a brand promise and the company’s identity. FedEx, for example, the brand promise is “when it absolutely positively has to be there overnight.” FedEx consistently delivers […]
Homebuyers Defying The Market!
Total Inventory For Sale In North Texas Dropped 5% This blog was written for my North Texas audience, yet in the links below, you can check out the stats in…
The Curiosity Advantage: 10 Habits That Fuel Growth and Innovation
In a world filled with uncertainty, fear can easily hold us back. But what if we could replace fear with something more powerful: a burning curiosity? Curiosity isn’t just about asking questions; it’s a mindset that thrives on exploration, learning, and a deep fascination with the world around us. Here are ten habits that define […]