The Tension of Selling: A Philosophical Inquiry into the Most Misunderstood Human Act
There’s a paradox at the heart of business: the thing that sustains it – sales – is also the thing most business owners dread. We…
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Reply All: The Email Apocalypse We Didn’t Ask For
Let me set the stage… It all started with a seemingly innocent event invitation. One generous soul hit “To:” instead of “BCC:” and unleashed a…
Growing Your Business Through Gratitude: A Thanksgiving Reflection
Every November, we’re reminded everywhere – stores, cards, commercials – to slow down, take stock, and give thanks. We all know that gratitude is good…
Credit Card Fees are a Part of YOU being in Business – STOP Charging Me!
I walked into a store recently, ready to spend good money. I wasn’t just browsing aimlessly – I had a clear purpose, took my time,…
Turning Adversity Into Advantage: The Creative Power of Struggle
There’s a kind of violence that never makes the headlines. It doesn’t involve fists or weapons. It happens quietly, inside us. It’s the violence of…
Navigating the Business Landscape: Making the Complex Feel Simple, Not Complicated
Charles Mingus, a renowned jazz musician, said that “Making the simple complicated is commonplace; making the complicated simple, awesomely simple, that’s creativity”. He would often…
Stop Casting, Start Catching: How to Build a Marketing Strategy That Actually Works
Let’s talk about something that every entrepreneur, coach, service provider, and small business owner needs to master – lead generation. Now I know, the moment…
Has Common Sense Left the Building?
Once upon a time, “common sense” was our cultural North Star. Common sense refers to simple and reasonable actions that help us safely and respectfully…
Beyond “Once Upon a Time”: A Structure and Strategy Guide to Story Formats for Speakers & Business Owners
Ways to Make Your Message Unforgettable (With Examples!) We’ve all heard the advice: “Just tell a story.” And if you’ve ever heard that and thought,…
Time Integrity: What separates the Pros from the Amateurs
We don’t live in a world that honors time – we live in a world that devours it. We live in an age that worships…