Which is another way of saying the power of commitment, the power of making a commitment to something you feel is important to you and those around you. At least once in our life we come face to face with … Read More

For the most part, we have a negative interpretation of breakdowns and problems. But the thing is, that’s where all the good innovation comes from. They show you where you’re weak,  where you need to have some attention, where you … Read More

In every business things break down. Entropy is a natural phenomena of life. Whether we like it or not, everything winds down. How can this be a good thing and to your advantage? You have the opportunity to invent breakthroughs … Read More

Once you have a meeting structure in place, you have a powerful structure into which you can drop coaching. Think of each of these steps – Accountability, Metrics, Weekly Meeting – as management tools. Commitment Management being one of the … Read More

Planning is one of the most effective management tools for attacking less than needed performances. If you have a situation where you’re not getting the results you need, and that person isn’t working from a plan, it’s pretty hard for … Read More

How you run meetings in your company can make all the difference in the world. When you have a meeting, you send a message that whatever occurs therein is more important. So, if it’s a well run meeting with the … Read More

Also called the drivers of your business, and for a very good reason. This is what grabs attention, drives conversations, and focuses everyone in the direction you need to go. Seems simple. Here is where this breaks down for many … Read More

Setting up systems for Accountability in your business begins to give you a foundation with many benefits, ie. support, empowerment, focus, transparency, and continuous improvement, to name a few. One of the main benefits is that it helps to clarify … Read More

Is it possible to have a management system that delivers you success you can count on? Absolutely! Can you have success in your business and still have a life that you enjoy simultaneously? Definitely. A big part of that system … Read More

by Chip Doyle, Guest Author Chip makes such an important point here, I have to forward his post. Until you can really listen to what your customer is saying and, – what they are NOT saying, – where they’re coming … Read More