Your business becomes the result of the decisions you as a manager or business owner make. That being said, the best managers must be equipped with one common strength—decisiveness. Napoleon said, “Nothing is more difficult, and therefore more precious, than to be able to decide.” I couldn’t agree more. Decision-making is difficult and risky…
Darwin said: “In the struggle for survival, the fittest win out at the expense of their rivals because they succeed in adapting themselves best to their environment.” The same applies in business. I learned to adapt the hard way. While still in college, I launched a pager business. In time, it grew into a multi-million-dollar…
It’s 5 o’clock. You’ve had a long day at the office and can’t wait to get home. You rush to the parking lot, leap into your car and gun it to the 1-65 on-ramp. What you see ahead is not pretty. A sea of cars parked across four lanes. The lane to your left starts…
A few months ago, while stopping for a burrito before heading to my airport gate, I realized I needed a “Yes” intervention. The gal behind the counter asked, “Rice?” I said, “Yeah, sure.” “Black beans?” “Okay.” “Chicken?” “Sounds good.” “Lettuce, tomatoes and onions?” “Yea, why not.” “Pico?” “Sure.” “Jalapenos, cilantro, black olives and sour cream?”…
Oftentimes I find my biggest obstacle is, well, myself. Some inspiration from the late Randy Pausch has helped me identify how to get out of my own way. Your Brick Wall is the Mirror—Shatter It I truly believe we can only reach our fullest potential when we’re challenged. Challenges are often described as barriers or…
If you know exactly what you want, you increase the likelihood of getting exactly what you want. The converse is also true. If you don’t know what you want, or what you’re doing, you’re likely to cast a wide net, cross your fingers and wait. When you’re fishing, for example, this results in catching littered…
The fourth quarter is approaching–make it count! I’ll tell you everything you need to know to get your biz on track, just read my column below which originally appeared in The Tennessean. You’ve heard the old adage; the definition of insanity is doing the same thing and expecting different results. What you may not have…
If you’ve hired correctly, you have a team with the talent to grow your business. Understand what each team member brings to the table and use that! Below is my column “The Comfort Zone is Your Business’s End Zone” which originally appeared in The Tennessean. Read on to learn about growing your business by utilizing team…
If you want to grow your business, you’re going to need great employees. Want great employees? Treat them right! If you read the front page of The Tennessean’s July 12th business section, you came across my full break down. If not, you’re in luck. Here it is. “Bosses Should Appreciate Employees” Business owners spend a…
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