Core Values are the DNA of your Company

Core Values are the DNA of your Company

Discovering your Core Values and Purpose is one of the most critical aspects of building your business.  Values are the DNA of your company and your Purpose is Why You Exist.  Please take note of the first word in the last sentence: discovering.  Not “creating” or...
Lessons Learned from Richard Branson Part 1: Active Listening

Lessons Learned from Richard Branson Part 1: Active Listening

Richard Branson takes a notebook and pen with him where ever he goes. Anytime someone is sharing an idea with him, he actively listens. Not only does he listen, he actively engages his thought process by journaling the interaction. Over the next couple weeks, our CEO...

The #1 Job of an Executive and How to Do it Well

The Context  The #1 job of an executive is to make great decisions. However, there is research to support that most CEOs make the wrong decision over 60% of the time. There is plenty of data to make this seem intuitively true. Consider the fact that 90% of all...

Should I hire a Coach with experience in my specific Industry?

One of the most common questions we are asked by any prospective growth company is, “Do you have experience in our industry?”.  Odds are the answer is yes as we’ve worked with companies in all different industries from e-commerce to financial services to manufacturing...
#1 Reason Your Company Needs Core Values (it’s not what you think!)

#1 Reason Your Company Needs Core Values (it’s not what you think!)

Why are a defined set of core values so critical to your business? There is a hidden driver to your strategy. Just like good compound interest on money the right core values create incremental returns that accelerate exponentially over time, yielding a staggering ROI....