The moment you decided to start your own business, you knew one thing for certain:   It would be a lot of work.   In fact, you probably assumed that work would occupy your every waking hour for the first couple years.    Discipline and commitment are the strengths almost all business owners share. Those qualities are how we survive. But sometimes we get absorbed in that hustle mindset—so stuck on the belief that business is all about striving—that we forget the greater vision.   I’m going to... Read more

  Business owners get a lot of mixed messages when it comes to where you should place your trust.    You’re told to trust your gut … that you’re the true expert when it comes to your business.    But also, you shouldn’t be so sure of yourself that you ignore the guidance of your mentors and advisory board.    But also, the numbers tell the real truth, so listen to them above all else.   I know. It’s confusing. Let me assure you, even though all these ideas sound c... Read more

  The most effective leaders all share the same priority.    Every single one.   It doesn’t matter where they are in their business journey. It doesn’t matter what their industry is, what their goals are, or how many people report to them.   They are all leading leading happy, effective teams because they are centering one thing in their approach to leadership:   Fulfillment.   Effective leaders are driven by whatever purpose fills them with joy and makes them feel whole. They see thei... Read more

Your goal setting strategy is as important as your goal achieving strategy.   It’s true.   So many business owners fall short of their objectives, give up on their dreams, and stay stuck because they didn’t know how to choose the right goals at the right time.   It’s not that they aimed too high. In all honesty, I believe a lot of small business owners aim too low when it comes to long-term goals.   No, the real issue is that we tend to define our goals in limited terms… terms that don&rsqu... Read more

You’ve been busy this year.    You’ve been growing in your career, taking on new challenges, and making things happen.   So you might not have caught every free resource our team put together for you this year.   And I can tell you this:   We have created a ton of resources. Free business tools, free ebooks, free video courses, and loads of blog posts with strategies, perspectives, and inspirations to help you grow as a business and as a person.   In an effort to make sure you don’t mi... Read more

Do you realize how far you’ve come in 2021?   You might not. That’s typical of a hard worker.    Every day, you give your all. You’re constantly focused on the next challenge and the next opportunity.   You’re driven by what lies ahead, so you don’t waste time looking back.   But now, as 2021 draws to a close, I encourage you to give yourself time to see and celebrate the great strides you’ve made this year.   When we see our wins, we recognize our power.   ... Read more