How does a serving entrepreneur build a lasting leadership legacy? When is the best time to pass your business on to the next generation? How do you help your successor get off to a great start?
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What are the Five Most Important Questions?
Last week, I received a copy of a wonderful book called The Five Most Important Questions You Will Ever Ask about Your Organization by Peter Drucker. It was underlined and highlighted by someone with great care. The yellow and blue cover well-worn and, to be honest, I was surprised someone…
Continue Reading....No B. S. Leadership Advice for New Entrepreneurs
How does a new entrepreneur determine who to listen to when growing a small business? How do you get the right advice at the right time? I had a chance to spend some time with Dan S. Kennedy this weekend at a book signing for his newest book Win, Place, or Die,…
Continue Reading....How to Use Emotional Impact in Your Stories!
How you do you use emotional impact in the stories you share? Emotional stories help you build stronger connections with your audience. If you choose your stories correctly, you build a lasting leadership legacy for yourself and your organization.
Continue Reading....How to Communicate to Better Connect With People
How do you get heard above all the noise today? People are exposed to over 30,000 messages every day. How do you communicate so people better understand your organization’s mission, vision, and values? How do you share your message so others can feel your passions and beliefs? How do you communicate in a…
Continue Reading....Why Women Entrepreneurs are Leading the Next Leadership Revolution!
I’ve talking with many leaders over the last several month and our discussions have centered on succession planning for their organization. What’s interesting is that in a majority of cases their succession pools have been led by women entrepreneurs.
Continue Reading....Why Entrepreneurs Need Great Partners to Succeed, Who’s Your Tonto?
Great leadership teams can make a huge difference in how your organization succeeds. Why do so many great leaders have partners they can trust? I saw The Lone Ranger this holiday weekend and it got me thinking, do leaders need great partners to succeed? Who is your Tonto? I can think…
Continue Reading....How to Write Great Stories like Vince Flynn
We lost a great writer last week, Vince Flynn. I was introduced to Vince Flynn’s writing when I went to work in Washington DC, after 9/11. Several of the military officers I worked with suggested that I might enjoy reading his writing as I prepared for my presentation. Vince spent…
Continue Reading....How Do You Become More Effective as an Entrepreneur?
How do you become a more effective entrepreneur? For many small and mid-market leaders, you have to do more with less while continuing to grow your businesses. So how do you become a more effective leader?
Continue Reading....How Fathers Pass On Values to Their Children
When I say “Serving Leader,” who do you think of? For many men and women, it’s their father, who served in the military. Over the years, many fine men and fathers have served the military. Because of their sacrifices, we enjoy the freedom we have today. When I think of…
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