The Garden Path of Business
Once upon a time there was a two-room beach cottage. Humble but welcoming. Over time, according to the whims and insights of the owners, additions were added. Years later it looks a little crazy. Which end is the front door? Why is that *there*? Visitors still come, plenty of them, but it’s a little challenging […]
Heaven on Earth
There’s a Sufi saying that asks us to “Die before you die.” Volumes can (and have) been written explaining this teaching, but to put it simply, it refers to the transition that happens in death, where we leave the physical body and begin the life of the heart. As spiritual beings, we are asked to […]
Internet Marketing for The Rest of Us Podcast
For years and years I ignored search engine optimization (SEO) and other data-driven ways to drive traffic. When I finally decided to get some help, I turned to Rachna Jain of http://www.profitablepopularity.com (that’s her on the right.) Boy, was I surprised. Rachna is far more than SEO–in fact, SEO and other technical expertise is really […]
The Question To Ask For Hard Decisions
When I was at a retreat in the middle of studying for my Masters of Divinity, our teachers were taking us through a practice of discerning truth in our heart, and I couldn’t get anything. Nuthin’. Zero. Zilch. Empty-heart. Thankfully I have enough awareness and experience to know why: I was deeply exhausted. It was […]
The Sensitive Side of Social Media
Despite the hundreds of millions of people on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and elsewhere, there are still many people who are understandably sensitive about the whole social media thing. There are rightful concerns around privacy, and about mixing friends with professional life. Do I really want my clients to see my weekend family picnic photos that […]
The 9 Categories of Time for Entrepreneurs
If you’ve ever tried to get me on Tuesday mornings, your email or voicemail is going to sit for awhile. Tuesday mornings is Dad time. Of course, evenings, weekends, mornings before work, and odd breaks during the day are all Dad time, too. It comes from working at home. But Tuesday mornings are dedicated Dad […]
Make Yourself Weep
I was reading in Sufi literature recently that it is said to “cry while praying. And if you aren’t crying, make yourself cry.” The crying itself made sense to me. Some, probably all, of my deepest spiritual experiences either start with or end up with crying. But making yourself cry? How authentic is that? Really? […]
I Need Your Advice and a Video
Before we get into today’s video, including an inspiring number of pull-ups, I need your advice. There are five short questions I want to ask you, if you’re willing to give a couple of minutes of your precious time to help us out. Click here: Quick 5 question survey. Thank you. Now on to the […]
When Is the Right Time To Hire Help?
“Cash flow is really tight, but I’m also overwhelmed. When should I bite the bullet and hire an assistant?” I get this question, or a variation of it, fairly regularly. I’ve employed assistants, virtual or otherwise, for a good part of our 12 year history. More than that, I’ve led Heart of Business to become […]
How to Protect Your Business from Bullies
Prompted by our kids who are getting closer and closer to kindergarten, I’ve been reading Empowering Bystanders In Bullying Prevention by Stan Davis and Julie Davis. One of the central insights from the book that I’m absolutely loving is how it doesn’t help so much to educate either the person who is engaged in bullying […]