Attitude and Small Business Success: The Connection

I was at a small business seminar several years ago when the speaker in talking about attitude stated that “attitude is everything.”  Whether we agree with that statement or not, I believe we would agree that attitude is extremely important in terms of the success, happiness and fulfillment you will receive in life.   Have you Read More

Toy Story 3:Are You Running Your Business And Living Your Life In PLAY Mode?

Too often I have seen the initial joy that comes from running your business turn into a slog in the mud.  It’s not fun because you are no longer in PLAY mode.   When you start feeling this way, your business and life are in DEMO mode.  If you haven’t seen the movie, Toy Story 3, Read More

Success In Business And Life: It’s About What You Carry

In running my own businesses and personal business coaching, I get asked about my understanding of success.  Success in small business and life has many components.  One of the most important has to do with what you are carrying inside of you.  I will return to the idea of what you are carrying at the end Read More

Reflection And Listening To That Small Voice From Within

Do you practice reflection?  How often have you stuffed a negative feeling?  Most of us have at one time or another.  Is that good?  It depends.  The key to getting clear and moving forward is to take the time for reflection. Sometimes in business and life something or someone comes along and things just don’t Read More

Warren Buffett’s Thoughts On Business Success and Happiness

The business coaching relationship I have had over the years with many business owners and professionals has afforded me a privileged insight into business success and happiness.  I collaborated with one client who had a great deal of success and yet, was very unhappy.  There were many factors that brought this unhappiness.  The key factor Read More