Systems & Tools Posts

Navigating the Maze: A Guide to Effective Small Business Lead Generation

A few weeks ago, I posed a question about the barriers hindering your progress – be it time, money, or relationships. I also hinted at the upcoming exploration of these barriers through a 5-part profit framework and the unveiling... Read More »

Market Dominating Strategies: The Blueprint for Business Growth

In my prior post, I posed a question about the barriers hindering your progress – be it time, money, or relationships. I also hinted at the upcoming exploration of these barriers through a 5-part profit framework and the unveiling... Read More »

The 5 Part Profit Framework

Today, let’s get clear on the “why”…and I’ll give you a cool tool to improve your profits…sound good? You likely went into business for several reasons, and toward the top of the list is the autonomy and freedom that... Read More »

Is Lencioni’s The Five Dysfunctions of a Team outdated?

I’ve been in a couple recent conversations where the question has been asked, “Is Lencioni’s The Five Dysfunctions of a Team outdated?” Lencioni’s The Five Dysfunctions of a Team was first published in 2002 and has since become a... Read More »

The Art of Getting Things Done

Over the last few weeks, I’ve had a few questions around a process I use from the book, Getting Things Done – The Art of Stress Free Productivity by David Allen. Today, my intent is not to go into... Read More »

How am I different as a leader?

With year end being a time of reflection for many, I thought I’d share a personal reflection of myself as it relates to characteristics of leadership.  Looking back now close to 10 years ago in my corporate experience versus... Read More »

“What does God really want me to do with my life?”

Are you interested in discovering your place in God’s story? Do you clearly understand your identity in Christ? Have you found yourself asking questions like: “Why am I here?” “What does God really want me to do with my... Read More »

Biblical “Success”

Whose agenda are you leading? It seems like an innocent enough question, right? In a world of dreams, visions, strategies, goals, and plans we tend to find ourselves rallying around a cause or tribe. Oh, we maintain our freedom and... Read More »

“Chris, you’re overthinking it!”

  In my recent post, “One play can (has) change the game!”, I shared about a game changer that has occurred in my life with my now being General Manager, Farm 360.  Today, I’d like to share a bit of... Read More »

Are you in a habit of meeting together?

Recently, I found myself in dialog with a couple individuals who are part of an investment holding group who places a heavy emphasis on culture and leadership development.  As you might imagine with their being a part of an... Read More »