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"Blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in Him. They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat or drought comes... and never fails to bear fruit." - Jeremiah 17

Category: Growth & Transformation

June 21, 2018 Persevering through chaos 4 Essential questions to help navigate resistance in transformation

Growth & Transformation

This is the 5th post, in a series of 8, on transformation and the small business leader. Disappointed…EXTREMELY disappointed! These were the opening words from a senior leader in an email to me. It was clear that the promised chaos had arrived. This small business owner and key leaders were beginnin...

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May 31, 2018 Do you have “bad breath”? 1 thing to grow your leadership self-awareness

Caring for People

This is the 4th in our 8-part series on being transformed as a small business leader. Unaware! That was my summary as I sat across from this leader. They were woefully unaware of their blind spots - unaware of the negative impact on others around them. He was unaware of how his self-righteousness ha...

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May 25, 2018 Resist The Temptation … Don’t Make This Mistake! 1 Mindset And 5 Questions You Can Ask To Help Make Your Business Better.

Growth & Transformation

Remarkable”, stated this leader as he spoke to his team earlier this week. He needed the team to join him in making the needed improvements REMARKABLE. He knew that most energy and effort would be wasted if they didn’t engage to help him do what was needed. It was an incredible moment, witnessing th...

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May 17, 2018 How "Stinkin" Is Your "Thinkin"? 2 Thoughtful Questions, And 1 Deliberate Choice To Help Renew Your Mind

Growth & Transformation

Tears flowed as this leader came to terms with the VOLUME of “stinkin thinkin” they had allowed over the years. The seduction of continual focus on pain, shame and regret had kept them imprisoned in their thoughts. The impact on their marriage, parenting, community, business and their own sense of w...

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