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The US Health Care System: A Tough Pill To Swallow
I entered medical school dreaming of being a doctor – helping my patients maintain their health and prevent chronic diseases. At that time, being a doctor meant respect, financial stability and a…
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The Power of Play
One Secret to Motivated, Energized and Productive Teams Work can be fun, but should it be playful? You might be thinking: Work is not fun; that’s why they call it work. Play is…
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10 Habits THREATENING Your Company’s Data Security
When it comes to confidential data, you shouldn’t leave your computer unattended for even a moment. They’re just old habits. You likely do them without even thinking. But these 10 habits could…
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5 Things Every Entrepreneur Needs in 2016
1. Transparency. Operating with transparency used to be a luxury versus a necessity but, now, it’s quite mandatory. Millennials in particular, who wield a tremendous amount of influence and purchasing power, make…
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Dave Ramsey’s EntreLeadership
Make time to grow One of the most important things you can do as a leader is to take time to grow. Running a business can leave little time for anything else,…
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Use Your Mobile Phone to Keep Customers Happy… and to Get a Few More!
It’s Monday morning. You know you have to make it to your scheduled appointments on time so you don’t get behind throughout the day. You know that if you start to run…
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Protecting Your Small & Mid-Size Business from the BIG Problem of Employee Theft
Small and mid-size businesses are the backbone of the American economy. As owners, you spend most of your time innovating, problem solving and leading your company. However, while you are focused on…
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8 Tips for Positive Self-Talk to Spur Success
Each of us has about 50,000 thoughts each day. Most are judgments. Many are negative. All are stories. Most of them are fiction. We find ourselves saying: “I’m never going to get…
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How to Become Your Own Public Relations Person
Having a good public relations or media specialist on your team is one of the keys to selling yourself. But regardless of how good they are – you are your best representative.…
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Deal or No Deal?
Essential Decisions for Successful M&A When companies merge or acquire, stakeholders expect that the whole will be greater than the sum of its parts. Unfortunately, this happens less than half the time.…
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Why 2016 will be the Year of the Peer!
The world is changing and growing increasingly complex. Technology is being introduced at a faster pace than we can adopt it, and events halfway around the world can have immediate ripple effects…
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How to Build a Listening Culture
I was seated next to Sharon, the SVP, when she explained that Bob, a junior level executive had “gotten away” with challenging her boss, the COO’s, ideas. Sharon gave a play-by-play recount…
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Vertical Leadership in Family Business
If you lead a family business, you probably think constantly about your family, your business, and their often-complicated relationships. You are not alone! Our family business clients tell us navigating the landmines…
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How to Choose the Right Business Entity
When launching a new business venture, the type of business entity you choose depends on your business goals. If an initial public offering (IPO) is in your future, a C-corporation is the…
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Payroll Providers for Small to Mid-Size Businesses
Small business owners have a lot of decisions to make. For as much time that’s spent actually serving customers, you spend at least twice as much time managing business operations. That factor…
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That Top Talent You’re Seeking?
It’s Right in Front of Your Nose When it comes to human capital, employers tend to undervalue some of their richest assets: experienced and self-effacing older and loner-type employees. And when those…
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Only One Chance To Make A First Impression In Sales
One of the more fascinating aspects of sales is finding out why a sales call didn’t result in a sale. What reasoning did that prospect use to ultimately say no? What turned…
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Life Insurance Game-Changers & Cautions Consumers Need to Know:
If you’ve been putting off buying life insurance or revising your current plan, you’re not alone. Many consumers cite high premiums and a glut of red tape among the reasons they shy…
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Looking Ahead When Youth is Behind Us
Like all planning, financial planning is about the future. We plan our financial affairs because we want to enjoy more secure, more productive, more comfortable and more harmonious lives if things work…
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Solving the Alignment Problem in Today’s Workplace
Ask any American business owner about the everyday challenges they face in management, and employee motivation and alignment will come up early in the conversation. In the midst of facing challenges such…
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4 Priorities to Nurture Young Employees’ Performance & Potential
Sixty percent of employers feel that young employees are not wholly prepared for the workplace. It’s not due to a lack of internship involvement, as most students are required to secure experience…
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Island Restaurant Love Story
Straw Hat Restaurant on Anguilla Peter Parles bolted out of his Straw Hat Restaurant office like a man on fire. “We’ve got Internet problems,” Parles confided to a friend. Straw Hat is…
