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The OODA Loop- The Decision Making Process Every Entrepreneur Needs
How do you know someone is a pilot? …they’ll tell you. (insert laughter here) 😀 As I mentioned in my intro, aviation is a passion of mine. I’ve been a pilot for 24 years and have...
It’s Time to Let Go of Your “Christmas Trees”
I wanted to share a conversation I recently had with myself… I am watching the NFL wild card weekend under the relaxing glow of the lights from my Christmas tree. I suddenly...
This 11 Minute a Day Discipline Will Change Your Company
Sometimes beginning the work of installing an operating system for your company can be overwhelming. I often get asked “where do I start?” or “what should I do first?” While it...
How to Craft a Story for the Future in the Mind of a Potential Buyer
Paint a Picture One of the most strategic ways you can add value and decrease the perception of risk in the mind of a buyer is to craft a story for the future. When you can paint...
What CEOs can Learn from NBA Player Ben Simmons
At align5, we are apt to use a lot of sports analogies when describing different business scenarios, and for good reason. Sports are akin to our organizations in that to win,...
6 Ways to Reduce the Perception of Risk in the Mind of a Potential Buyer
When it comes to making your business as attractive as possible to potential buyers, anything you can do to reduce their perception of risk is going to command a higher offer....
The Key to a Successful Exit is Mindset
The entrepreneurial lifecycle can be a mental rollercoaster. From the thrill of identifying a solution you’re going to solve in the market, to the sheer exhaustion of the...
Why Every Entrepreneur Should Build their Business Knowing they will Exit
The 5 D's of Exiting a Business All businesses will exit at some point. The question is whether it will be on your terms or not. Selling a company at top valuation is an ideal...
What Leadership Qualities Will Help Your Team Succeed?
By align5 Coach, Ross Shott Do even a cursory internet search for leadership and you will find hundreds of thousands of books, articles, and speeches illuminating the topic....
#1 Method to Improve Employee Engagement (Hint: It is not handing out freebies.)
The data is clear, engaged employees are absent less, have fewer injuries, and are significantly more productive with higher quality levels than an under-engaged or actively...