Happy Memorial Day

Happy Memorial Day

After a slow start spring is finally here, the trees and grass are green, flowers are in bloom. I love the freshness in the air at this time of year. As I drive to meetings I see groups of Harley Davidson motorcycles on the road, which always brings back a memory of...
Practice, Perfect, and Good Enough

Practice, Perfect, and Good Enough

My marketing coach was talking about how we avoid doing the things that make us uncomfortable – especially marketing activities.  He likened this to a musician practicing for a week and then quitting because she hadn’t been invited to play at Carnegie Hall. What...
Planning Day – April 88th

Planning Day – April 88th

What is this you ask?  We all know April 15th is Tax Day, and July 4th is Independence Day.  Well, April 88th is Entrepreneurial Annual Planning Day.  How can that be, April 88th is not a day on the calendar.  That’s the point – for most Entrepreneurs that’s what...

This Book Brought Tears to My Eyes

I started reading Michael Gerber’s EMyth Master the other day and to be honest it moved me almost to tears.  Yes that’s right I was so moved by what he writes about how you can develop that entrepreneurial spirit, and how so many business owners understand their...
Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving

Thursday is one of my favorite holidays of the year, because the focus is on family and friends, and gratitude.  We all have so much to be grateful for and I want to encourage all of us to take some time and reflect on what we have to be grateful for.  I’m grateful...
How Much Structure Do I Need?

How Much Structure Do I Need?

That depends, how free does your organization need to be and how much does it need to allow itself the freedom to move towards your vision.  Doesn’t the answer “that depends” just drive you crazy? I know you’re asking a question because you want someone to tell you...