Business Coaching

Values That Count

“It’s not hard to make decisions once you know what your values are.” That famous line is from Roy E. Disney. Most leaders would agree in principle, but despite our best intentions, living by core values is easier said than done. I often help clients develop compelling core values they will actually utilize. We begin…

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Commitment is an Action

When is it okay to be wishy-washy? It’s perfectly acceptable to be undecided in a restaurant while ordering food. It’s fine to hedge your bets in a game of fantasy football. It is not okay to be uncommitted in the cockpit of a $30 million F-16 fighter jet. When engaging enemy forces in combat, the…

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The 8 Basic Components of a Strategic Plan

Components of a strategic plan

How to Create a Strategic Plan  I was recently having dinner with a business colleague, and he asked me, “Have you ever heard of EOS®, the Entrepreneurial Operating System®?” I told him I had. He then said, “What’s your take on it?” I get this question often, not just about EOS®, but also about strategic…

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