The Huffington Post–Care to Support Me?
Hey folks, I’m just super excited- I’ve been accepted as a blogger in the business section of The Huffington Post. It’s a big deal- whether or not you agree with the politics (it’s a very progressive-leaning publication) it gets a LOT of views. The connection happened by magic, and I’m excited, as I said, but […]
The Faces of Death
My friend and mastermind buddy, Michael Bungay Stanier, who writes an outstanding newsletter called “Outside the Lines” outdid himself on the latest issue, which talks about “cheating death.” Well, not really, but it’s one of those “Big Issue” newsletters, and is striking. One link he posted particularly caught my eye, and it’s called “Faces of […]
The Three "Yets"
Our new employee started last week, Chandra, and we’re mighty pleased to have her. I’ll be introducing you to her soon, and no doubt putting her up on the website as well. The problem with having a new employee is that they don’t yet know anything. The ‘yet’ part means that Holly and I get […]
The Most Tender and Powerful Part of Your Bio
Wednesday I was teaching the sixth class of the Opening the Moneyflow Course and we were talking about the Customer-Focused Story, which is a five-element approach to creating a core story for your business- I discuss it in-depth in Unveiling the Heart of Your Business. Anyway, the fifth element is about you- your bio, why […]
Back from Santa Fe
Well, that was a trip and a half. Pre-conference assumptions: Corporate audience, blue suits and red striped ties, I would be hanging out like a wet sock on a car antenna doing 80 down the freeway… and about as relevant. Post-conference realities: Corporate and small business audience, relaxed blue jeans, with some blazers, many people […]
Off to Santa Fe
We’re leaving on a jet plane tomorrow morning to attend the 9th International Business and Consciousness Conference, where I’m presenting on Quality. I feel pretty honored to be included on the roster, with the likes of Lance Secretan, Martin Rutte, Stephen Covey, among many others. I do admit to feeling a bit nervous- in some ways I’m going to be […]
The One Project Missing from Your Strategic Plan
It’s a given for your business: you want next year to be different than this year. And so all kinds of projects and tasks end up on your to-do list. Marketing, office structures, product/offer creation, client care, technology. Very important, this doing of things. Without action, very little manifests, no matter how clear your intentions […]
Why Your Business Needs Two Types of Accountability
The tide’s coming in, fast. Your kayak is there on the sand, starting to get gently nudged. Meanwhile you’re flat out on a beach towel. Hot sun. Cool breeze. Iced tea. Are you going to get up in time to save your kayak from floating out to sea? Your business may be calling, all kinds […]
The Incredibly Tender Process of Niche Marketing
It’s maddening the way all those professional marketers say: “Well, first pick a niche, and then…” ERRRRRRrrrr! Hold everything, buddy! Don’t move on, I’m still stuck on step one! Why is it soooo hard to pick a niche? A niche is more than just focusing your business. If you have a heart, a niche […]
Taking the Biggest Piece
One of my newest favorite blogs, Juggling Frogs, has a recent post: Greta’s strudel crust speaks to me. Carolyn is talking about her internal ‘maternal monologue’ about when to break consistency with her three-year-old Greta around second servings, and table manners. These two questions caught me: When is it appropriate to grab the best part […]