Try Something New
When was the last time you tried something new? I have never been great at wheelies – the number one most fun thing to do on a bike, according to my buddy, Russell (number two is skidding and number three…
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Supercharge Your Testimonials with Headshots
Want to make your awesome testimonials even awesome-er? (Yeah, I know… not a word.) Add headshots to the testimonials you post to your site to improve their performance. People love the social proof testimonials provide. And they also like to…
The 1-3-1 Approach to Problem Solving
How do you encourage your team to bring solutions to the table rather than simply bringing problems? I was recently introduced to the 1-3-1 approach and it is a winner. Instead of having your team present problems, ask them to…
Turn “Word of Mouth” into a Scalable Referral Machine
I saw a post today about how referrals don’t scale. Though I certainly agree that relying on “hope” for referrals is not particularly scalable, I do think that there’s a lot of referral opportunity left on the table when it…
What’s Your Zone of Genius? An evening with Gay Hendricks and Conscious Entrepreneurs
Big shout out to the team at Conscious Entrepreneur for the fantastic talk yesterday featuring Gay Hendricks. This was a very much last-minute opportunity for me and I’m happy Alejo Lopez posted about it so I could clear my schedule…
3 Upgrades to Make Your Site Work Better
From optimizing your calls to action to streamlining your navigation and providing immediate answers to critical questions, these enhancements can make a significant difference in your site’s effectiveness. Plus, discover how you can receive personalized recommendations to improve your…
Done Is Better Than Perfect
Here’s today’s #mindset shift on which you can take action NOW. Stop worrying about getting things “right”. I’m sure you have heard the saying, “Done is better than perfect.” In today’s world, change is inevitable, so (even if “perfection” was…
INSPIRE to quick revenue wins
Looking for ways to drive quick revenue wins? If you’re like most organizations, you’ll find the lowest-hanging fruit—and the quickest path to a cash infusion—comes in the INSPIRE phase of your stakeholder lifecycle. INSPIRE is the phase where you transform…
Embracing the 4-Day Work Week
I’ve been experimenting with the concept of the #fourdayworkweek over the past several months and definitely have not yet nailed it. Working “all the time” is one of the curses of #entrepreneurlife but I have been giving the 4-day work…
Shiny Squirrel Syndrome: Eliminate distractions for peak performance
I suffer from what I call “shiny squirrel syndrome.” My ability to become distracted is something I’ve come to grips with. And I go to great lengths to make sure I can stay focused. Removing distractions (or at least minimizing…