What is a “People System”?
When a client asks me what the ‘magic pill’ is for business success, I have to respond by saying “people”. It’s not just employees, though. This includes all of your constituents – staff, vendors, customers, partners, suppliers, … But when I refer to people systems, I am referring to employees. I’ve outlined the 7 components […]
Continue readingHave you Sharpened your Saw Lately?
Stephen Covey tells the story of a man who was walking through a forest when he came across a frustrated lumberjack. The lumberjack was trying to cut down a tree and was swearing and cursing as he labored in vain. “What’s the problem?” The man asked. “My saw’s blunt and won’t cut the tree properly.” The […]
Continue readingLiberation Through Delegation
Do you wear every hat in your business? Should you? If you are interested in growing your business, you are going to have to do two things. One is to implement systems. And two is to attain help. That help may be an employee, a contractor, a virtual assistant or your 16-year old daughter. (See […]
Continue readingEffective Leadership For Greater Accomplishments
There are many definitions of effective leadership. One school of thought is of the opinion that a leader who can lead others in successful completion of a mission is an effective leader with better leadership traits. There are also institutes who categorize efficient leaders as those who take a back seat and let others do […]
Continue readingLeadership Development Using Horses
I helped facilitate a leadership program at Medicine Horse Program in Boulder, CO earlier this month. Nearly 20 people came to learn from the horses at the ranch. We started the morning with a mindfulness walk. Lead rope in hand, horse to follow. What were you present to as this 1,000 pound animal walked beside […]
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