Strategic Planning Posts

Find Out What’s Holding Your Business Back—It Might Be You

  If you’re a business owner who’s overwhelmed by the constant demands of running your business, you’re not alone. Many business leaders find themselves trapped in the daily grind, unable to step away without worrying that their business will... Read More »

From Survival to Significance: Elevating Small Business Through Purpose

This past week, I had the opportunity to attend a conference where the Economics of Mutuality (EoM) was a central topic. As I listened to how this model encourages businesses to place purpose at the heart of their operations,... Read More »

Navigating the Phases of Your Business Journey: Growing Without Burning Out

Running a business can feel like an endless grind—constantly juggling daily operations, chasing new opportunities, and putting out fires. It’s easy to get caught up in survival mode, losing sight of the bigger picture. But just like life itself,... Read More »

The False Beliefs Around Financial Security: A Christian Entrepreneur’s Perspective

According to the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor, there are 31 million entrepreneurs in the U.S., which is about 16% of the adult workforce. However, about 55% of adults have started a business at some point in their lives, and 26%... 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 »

From “Meaningless” to Meaningful: Your Business Transformation

In my last communication, I focused in on the importance of developing a personal mission statement that ties to “what matters”.  I also offered a couple resources to assist in developing your mission statement.  If you missed this, I... 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

In our recent blog post, we delved into the critical aspect of determining “what matters” on your business transformation journey. Today, I’m excited to offer you valuable tools to aid in this discovery and present a call to action... Read More »

Unlocking Your Business Transformation Journey – Discover What Matters!

What Matters! You may have come across my tagline, “Transforming Businesses to Make Time for What Matters,” and wondered about the profound connection between business transformation and “what matters.” As we embark on this transformative journey together, I invite... Read More »

I have a confession!

I have a confession!  I have a challenge which I anticipate many of you have the same.  However, before sharing this challenge, I wanted to share a brief story. Recently, I’ve backed down to part-time/fractional in my role as... 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 »