Team & Culture Posts

Taking a Chance on Potential: What I Learned from Coach Wildman’s Faith in Me

  On Friday night, South Putnam High School’s football field was rededicated to Coach Mark Wildman, a leader whose influence shaped my life in ways I couldn’t have imagined at the time. As a young athlete in 1986, Coach... Read More »

The Emotional Whirlwind: How To Change Your Reality By Changing Your Flow of Thought

Each morning when we wake up, our conscious mind starts an internal dialogue. Thoughts about everything that’s going right and wrong with our lives begin to flow. We worry about inflation, generating leads to build our business, and improving... Read More »

It’s Time to Declare Your 3rd Quarter Rocks

As we step into the third quarter, it’s time to declare your 3rd Quarter Rocks. Inspired by Gino Wickman’s “Traction,” this concept is all about focusing on the most crucial goals that will drive your business forward. Rocks are... Read More »

Embracing the Pain of Endings for Greater Rewards

Recently, I reread the book “Necessary Endings” by Henry Cloud.  It has made me once again ponder where there might be “necessary endings” in my own life that I need to attend. In “Necessary Endings,” Dr. Henry Cloud presents... Read More »

Unlocking Success Through Generosity: A Summary of “The Go-Giver”

I recently re-read one of my favorite books, “The Go-Giver” by Bob Burg and John David Mann. Published in 2007, this business parable shifts the traditional focus from self-centered ambition to a more holistic approach centered around generosity and... Read More »

“The two most important days of your life are the day you were born, and the day you figured out why.” –Mark Twain

“The two most important days of your life are the day you were born, and the day you figured out why.” — Mark Twain In a previous post, we explored the importance of determining what matters on the journey... 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Is Lencioni’s The Five Dysfunctions of a Team outdated?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been in a couple recent conversations where the question has been asked, “Is Lencioni’s The Five Dysfunctions of a Team outdated?”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 »

How do I increase accountability within my team?

Are you having challenges within your team with accountability? Increasing accountability within a team requires a combination of clear communication, establishing expectations, and providing feedback. Here are some steps you can take: Set clear expectations: Make sure everyone on... Read More »

What’s the difference between a business advisor, coach, and consultant?

If you’re confused a bit on the difference between a business advisor, coach, and consultant, you’re not alone!   It’s not always straightforward as we tend to overlap services; however, here are a few ways I tend to differentiate. Business... Read More »

Do you need a fractional CEO?

Fractional CEOs can be a cost-effective option for companies that need executive-level leadership but cannot afford to hire a full-time CEO. A fractional CEO is a professional who offers executive-level leadership services to companies on a part-time or temporary... Read More »