March is Women’s History Month. I must be honest; I did not realize that March is Women’s History Month. My bad, and I am embarrassed that I was unaware. Celebrating women in history started in 1981 with a week of celebration. By 1994, Congress passed resolutions that designated the entire month of March as “Women’s […]
Let’s tackle this question in two parts. First, “why leadership?” Then we will dive into “why a mastermind?” Why leadership? The answer to this question is simple. I believe we need more strong leaders. However, to articulate this point we need to define what it means to be a strong leader. I believe, like so […]
It is absolutely wonderful to put 2020 behind us! What a sh!tty year! Now, 2021 here we come! This next year will be awesome, but only if we make it that way. It won’t occur by happenstance or by magic. We must plan for it. So, as business owners, how do we plan for it, […]
Doesn’t that sound like fun? “Let’s budget!” Well, if you are an accounting or finance geek, which I am, budgeting IS fun! We are getting close to the end of 2020; can you feel it? I sure can and I could not be happier! While we do not know what 2021 will bring, I am […]
In my recent book, “Understandable Solutions, Confessions of a Forensic Financialist” I introduced a business assessment methodology called the REARview Mirror (“RVM”). My aim was to develop a simple tool that can be used by both business and non-business professionals. The concept is simple: know your past performance or occurrences, understand why things happened the […]
November is the right time to adopt the REARview Mirror approach and conduct a review of your business. You need to know how your business is performing from a financial perspective. Why? Because the financial status of your business will dictate the longevity of your business model. In Tilman Fertitta’s recent book, “Shut Up and […]
Happy National Coaches Day! I consult and coach. I love both. Why? Because I see the impact I can make on others. In business, I help entrepreneurs, business owners, and executives improve the financial performance of their business. In coaching, I help individuals and teams strive for greater achievement. Those are the simple answers to a not so simple question of “who needs a coach?”
Did you know that September is International People Skills Month? Having people skills can make the difference between a solid career trajectory versus not so much. You may be curious as to what, exactly, denotes people skills. According to businessdictionary.com people skills can be defined as a set of skills enabling a person to get […]
Such a simple concept that can be applied to almost any situation. Review it. Examine in detail. Adjust what needs to be changed. Revise the future outlook. Realize the improved outcomes. The REAR Approach can work in your business, as well as personal life. Go ahead, it’s easy!
Here’s the deal… when people in the workplace gossip it hurts the company. Inappropriate conversation (or gossip) creates a toxic environment. What’s a “toxic environment?” It is an environment that is fraught with drama, infighting, intimidation, and GOSSIP. Here’s the short of it… when employees gossip it will create a toxic environment. Trust will nosedive. […]
