How are you framing the situation?

You have problems.  Does the story end there?

Call it a comeback!  The greatest stories are always comebacks.  People love comebacks.

The strongest people are ones who have had problems and overcome them, over and over again.

It’s not where you are that matters – it’s where you are going.

Where are you in your story?

If someone want to eat your lunch…

What would they do?

Why don’t you do it first?

Don't lose your family to your business

I have heard it a few times; people who became so obsessed with their business they lost their family.  You can be very passionate about your business – that’s awesome, but be home by 6 for dinner.

Figure out a way to get YOUR job, the leadership job, done by 5:30, and don’t work weekends.  If you feel you have to work more than that, you’re doing it wrong.

Stop arguing.  You can.

Removing Obstacles

We ask – “How can I move my business forward?

Today ask – “What/who is stopping my business from moving forward?”

Can you remove it/them?

If not, can you accomplish your personal goals in another kind of business or a reinvented version of what you have already?

Character – The missing ingredient

For all the things we are taught growing up, there are a few glaring omissions.  You know like personal finance, salesmanship, and how money works.

But there is one area that makes a huge difference in one’s life and is very much overlooked – good character and high morals.  When I was in Boy Scouts I learned the Scout Law – “A Scout is Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Brave, Clean and Reverent.”

Corny?  Say what you want but much of the world’s problems would be solved if everyone had these qualities.

There is much to say about these 12 words, and I’ve been wanting to write a book about them for many years.  We could also add other qualities like self-discipline, ambition, humility, enthusiasm, determination and self-confidence.

From the inner comes the outer.  If we don’t have good character, we will have all kinds of problems – especially in business. 

Want to get more value from your team?

Your payroll is likely the greatest expense your organization has.  Do you want to get more value for that big expense?

Lead them well.  

A good leader will turn people on, give them clarity, have them working on the right things and working well together – and get far more value as a result.

In control but not in charge

If a leader is in the middle of doing it or closely managing the team, they can’t do higher-value activities. 

Let someone else be in charge of daily operations so you can do the leadership job.

Owner and Slave to it?

Acquire your freedom through other people. 

Let go and let people help you.

Call for help!

Leaders and called leaders because they lead others to work together as a team to get things done.  

Call for help!  That’s what leaders do!

Your business is getting what it deserves

It may be tough to hear. 

If you want more business, you have to provide more value that people want.