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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: Leadership Tips

August 24, 2016 STOP – Before You Make That Big Decision… Time To H.A.L.T.

Leadership Tips

The science is clear. The Wisdom-Of-The-Ages is clear. There are times when it is smart to make those BIG decisions and there are times when it is better to wait. I suspect you have experienced that caution inside that tells you clearly “This is not a good time to make this decision!” Have you ever ...

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August 16, 2016 Disappointed – Again! 4 Reminders to Help Navigate Inevitable Disappointments

Accountability

Frustration and disappointment swept in as I hung up the phone. A long awaited, highly anticipated, business deal had been delayed – AGAIN! This time, an approval needed from a municipal council was, in our opinion, unjustly turned down. Here we go again – more time, more money, more delays. I have...

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July 26, 2016 So You Need More Sales And SOON! 7 Strategies To Help Boost Your Revenue.

Growth & Transformation

Many years ago I received some BRUTAL news. One of my main clients had just undergone a financial review. The solid financial footing they had thought they were on…. was gone! All spending was halted. Only business crucial to core survival was continued. My role, at that time, was not core. After t...

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July 13, 2016 The One Word Required For Every Maverick Leader! DWYSYWD

Leadership Tips

Last week I wrote about the one word that we, as business leaders, must remember as we invite a person to join our team. I spoke of the price that is paid when we choose to “fill a job with a warm body” because we just need to get the work done. The word was…. OWNERSHIP! Even more crucial is the one...

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