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8 Tips to Reinvent Yourself After a Successful Exit

8 Tips to Reinvent Yourself After a Successful Exit

Only 4 percent of business owners have a formal, written plan for life after selling--yet a majority face difficulty identifying a post-exit lifestyle that satisfies them.

8 Tips to Reinvent Yourself After a Successful Exit Only 4 percent of business owners have a formal, written plan for life after selling--yet a majority face difficulty identifying a post-exit lifestyle that satisfies them.

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8 Tips to Reinvent Yourself After a Successful Exit

8 Tips to Reinvent Yourself After a Successful Exit

Only 4 percent of business owners have a formal, written plan for life after selling--yet a majority face difficulty identifying a post-exit lifestyle that satisfies them.

8 Tips to Reinvent Yourself After a Successful Exit Only 4 percent of business owners have a formal, written plan for life after selling--yet a majority face difficulty identifying a post-exit lifestyle that satisfies them.

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To Get Results, the Best Leaders Both Push and Pull Their Teams

I really like this idea of Push-Pull. 𝗣𝘂𝘀𝗵 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗚𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀. Setting goals and deadlines. Expectations. 𝗣𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁. A say. The space to solve the issue.

Leaders who only live in a push or pull style are dramatically less effective than those who move between the two. This begs the question, "when do I push and when do I pull?"

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To Get Results, the Best Leaders Both Push and Pull Their Teams Over the past year, there has been a call for leaders to be less demanding and more empathetic toward individual employees. To get results, managers needed to rely on “pull” — giving employees a say in how they carry a task out and using inspiration and motivation to get them going. But an ana...

What’s Your Listening Style?

What’s Your Listening Style?

What’s Your Listening Style? We may have learned that we need to let people speak without interrupting but taking turns talking does not truly denote listening. And unintentionally hijacking conversations to advise, inject humor, empathize, prioritize efficiency, or insert ourselves into the speaker’s narrative is often done ...

6 ingredients for a healthy business

6 Ingredients for a healthy business.

6 ingredients for a healthy business There are six things your business absolutely must have to thrive. 1. An Inspired Team More often than not, an […]

Was watching a powerful documentary on Marc-André Leclerc. Seemingly the BEST Solo Climber EVER. He said something that has stuck with me:

- when you are climbing, you must be in the moment. you cannot afford to let you mind wander to the past or the future.

𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗮𝘁 𝗮 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗺𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗜 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻:

"Executive coaching is for people who have admitted they aren't perfect and want to get better at something."

To help someone realize that they’re wrong, start by recognizing the ways that they’re right.

How do you show that you know what you're talking about, WITHOUT telling what you know?

A short story of questions.

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Having worked in companies that had a great culture and others that didn't, I can tell you with certainty...CULTURE MATTERS. Running a business is SO MUCH EASIER when there is a good culture. One of the most difficult and yet the most rewarding things I have done...helping owners develop a good culture.

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Complaining isn't always bad. If you take action right after complaining, then complaining is just a brainstorming session. If you do nothing after complaining...you are part of the problem.

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Am I the only one who interprets how quickly someone hangs up after you say bye?

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How to Lead Effectively in Crisis

Leading Effectively in Crisis - Trust or Bust

Use the RESPECT framework to create a culture of trust

How to Lead Effectively in Crisis Use the RESPECT framework to create a culture of trust.

How to Spot — and Develop — High-Potential Talent in Your Organization

How to Spot — and Develop — High-Potential Talent in Your Organization

𝗜𝗳 𝗜 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗴𝗼 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲, 𝗜'𝗱 𝗯𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗦𝗘𝗘𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗣𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁. 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘁.

How to Spot — and Develop — High-Potential Talent in Your Organization Organizations typically look to past performance to identify future leaders. But an employee’s track record doesn’t tell you who might excel at things they haven’t done before, nor does it identify early-career high potentials or people who haven’t had equitable access to mentoring, sponsors...

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The 7 Secrets that EVERY Business Company Leader Should Know…Hint: They’re Simpler Than You Think — BUSINESSCOACH.COM

Do you agree with these 7? If you care to share, where would you start on this list?

The 7 Secrets that EVERY Business Company Leader Should Know…Hint: They’re Simpler Than You Think — BUSINESSCOACH.COM The 7 Secrets that EVERY Company Leader Should Know…Hint: They’re Simpler Than You Think.   Growing your company can be so challenging in this sea of never-ending information, and you shouldn’t have to struggle to find the path to success. Too many “talking heads” out there that can p...

To Get Results, the Best Leaders Both Push and Pull Their Teams

I really like this idea of Push-Pull. 𝗣𝘂𝘀𝗵 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗚𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀. Setting goals and deadlines. Expectations. 𝗣𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁. A say. The space to solve the issue.

Leaders who only live in a push or pull style are dramatically less effective than those who move between the two. This begs the question, "when do I push and when do I pull?"

Have a read!

To Get Results, the Best Leaders Both Push and Pull Their Teams Over the past year, there has been a call for leaders to be less demanding and more empathetic toward individual employees. To get results, managers needed to rely on “pull” — giving employees a say in how they carry a task out and using inspiration and motivation to get them going. But an ana...

How do you respond when someone on your team quits? Are you upset? Betrayed? Happy?
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Lead Your Business Better with These 9 Summertime Reads — BUSINESSCOACH.COM

Lead Your Business Better with These 9 Summertime Reads







































By: Amy Collett Whether you’re soaking up rays at lunch, have a week off, or are lounging by a lake on the weekend, summer is an ideal time to settle in with a book. If you’re a business owner, why not pick out some titles that not only entertain you but encourage your leadership to blossom? Better leadership can equate to better morale, stronger teams, better collaboration, and more profits. Check into these titles that can help take you and your organization to the next level.Enhance Leadership SkillsThere are countless books on the topic of becoming a better leader, and of course, you aren’t limited solely to books. However, these three are particularly good. 1. The Business Owner’s Playbook by BusinessCoach.comWith this book, business owners learn the foundational principles of running a thriving company. It covers topics on: transformation, commitment, drafting a business plan, budgeting and "keeping score" in business, leadership, hiring quality employees, team building, work culture & communication, sales, and customer service. 2. Off the Clock: Feel Less Busy While Getting More Done by Laura VanderkamLeaders often wear a wide variety of hats, with a bit too much to do and not enough time to do it. If that shoe happens to fit, this book can help you adjust so you have more time for the important things and can skip the rest. 3. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change by Stephen R. CoveyA time-tested leadership book if there ever was one, the principles outlined by Covey will help you become a better leader from the inside-out. Get Real with RelationshipsForging real connections with your partners, customers, staff and other stakeholders is a common challenge, but these titles can change that: 4. Giftology by John RuhlinGiving gifts in a manner that is meaningful can reinforce your relationships, and this book will tell you how to do just that. 5. Networking Is Not Working by Derek CoburnIf you’re one of the many business leaders frustrated by fruitless networking events, dive into Coburn’s book. He explains how a smaller focus can lead to bigger results. 6. Leadership and Self-Deception by the Arbinger InstituteThis book will teach you how to discover your true motivations, rid of self-sabotage, and how to consistently tap into and act on their innate sense of what's right, dramatically improving all of their relationships. Spark Something NewLeadership directly relates to guidance through change and progress. Where better to learn about such concepts than from the worlds’ greatest innovators? Here are some top picks: 7. Business Adventures: 12 Classic Tales from the World of Wall Street by John BrooksExplore the circumstances that shaped iconic companies like IBM and Xerox. 8. The Innovator's Dilemma: When New Technologies Cause Great Firms to Fail by Clayton M. ChristensenSometimes changes devastate businesses. This book helps you identify when a change is going to undermine your efforts so you can alter paths. 9. The 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy FerrissThis book is the step-by-step guide to living more and working less. It explains strategies and techniques to build the lifestyle of your dreams. Look for More OpportunitiesAs you hone your inner leader, bear in mind that you aren’t limited solely to books for your instruction. Consider these additional personal development opportunities: 10. Volunteering is a terrific way to enhance your leadership skills. 11. Advancing your education offers a wealth of opportunities in personal development, and some programs allow you to complete coursework at your own speed. 12. Even podcasts can be a terrific tool in encouraging your leadership capabilities. This summer, lay the groundwork for growth. Just add these titles to your to-read list so you can further your business’s success.

Lead Your Business Better with These 9 Summertime Reads — BUSINESSCOACH.COM By: Amy Collett   Whether you’re soaking up rays at lunch, have a week off, or are lounging by a lake on the weekend, summer is an ideal time to settle in with a book. If you’re a business owner, why not pick out some titles that not only entertain you but encourage your leadership to b

Don’t Just Pay Interns, Help Them Build Networks

𝗗𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝘀, 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀.
Interns an important part of your biz? Help them be successful and watch them flock to you.

Don’t Just Pay Interns, Help Them Build Networks Simply paying an intern isn’t enough to jumpstart a career. In a labor market where an estimated half of jobs come through networks, social capital remains the other key currency for getting ahead. Diversifying access to internships as an inroad to not just compensation, but also connections, is e...

Don’t Just Pay Interns, Help Them Build Networks

𝗗𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝘀, 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀.
Interns an important part of your biz? Help them be successful and watch them flock to you.

Don’t Just Pay Interns, Help Them Build Networks Simply paying an intern isn’t enough to jumpstart a career. In a labor market where an estimated half of jobs come through networks, social capital remains the other key currency for getting ahead. Diversifying access to internships as an inroad to not just compensation, but also connections, is e...

Can you have a good decision, but a poor outcome? (1)

Be careful of Bias that comes up in decision making. (3)

Yes. You cannot control the outcome. Just the decision making process. (2)

Productive Procrastination = A clean dorm during finals.

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Avoid these pitfalls in your business

Have you ever hired a family member? If so, comment below about how it turned out.

Avoid these pitfalls in your business Not Planning for Growth So you’re growing as a company. Congratulations! This is an exciting step in your entrepreneurial journey […]

Planning out everything you want to say during a tough conversation isn't the best idea.
"...𝗳𝗮𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻, 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗯𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗶𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹."
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The easiest way to supercharge your business. 🔥🧨

If you own a small business and you are reading this...isn't it time for your business to start paying YOU back?

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Appreciation > Expectations

Euripides wrote: "Ten good soldiers wisely led, Will beat a hundred without a head." 👀💥💣

Episode # 5 Jeff Florio (Old Oak Advisors) by Lessons from the Trenches

I had the chance to speak with Jeff Florio with Old Oak Advisors. Jeff is a very successful wealth manager in the Birmingham area. I invite you to listen to our conversation and learn why Jeff is so passionate about having his clients' goals...above all else.

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Episode # 5 Jeff Florio (Old Oak Advisors) by Lessons from the Trenches We get to know one of Birmingham's most successful Wealth Managers a little better.

Clips from #5 Jeff Florio - Descript

Next episode from Lessons from the Trenches will be out soon. Enjoyed talking Money with Jeff Florio. Old Oak Advisors.

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Clips from #5 Jeff Florio - Descript By Brad Koch, March 29, 2022

Said differently: "Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me."

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Regret. It's not all bad. Daniel Pink just wrote a book about it. Here are my thoughts on the 4 Types.

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Regret. It's not all bad. Daniel Pink just wrote a book about it. Here are my thoughts on the 4 Types.