Shiny object syndrome refers to the tendency to gravitate to “exciting” new opportunities. The new opportunities are usually business ideas, like services or products, that you want to dive into without fully determining whether it’s a good idea or not. It stems from the belief that there’s always something new or unknown worth exploring. Many … Read more
The Visionary walked out of Vision Building Day 2 completely fired up. The V/TO was complete. The leadership team was aligned. The future felt so clear they could almost touch it. Excited to get the rest of the company on board, the Visionary scheduled a one-hour all-hands meeting for his 100-person company the following week. … Read more
I was facilitating a Quarterly Planning session last week with an HVAC company doing $8 million in annual revenue. The owner, let’s call him Mike, had his 10-Year Target clearly written on the Vision/Traction Organizer: Reach $25 million in revenue, maintain four locations, work three days a week, and spend winters in Arizona. Beautiful vision. … Read more
When was the last time you said no to a great opportunity that was slightly outside your core business? Or the last time you told a big client or prospect, “I’m sorry, we don’t provide that service.” Or the last time you told your team, “Amazing idea, but it’s not a priority.” Do you say … Read more
Every entrepreneur faces it sooner or later. That quiet moment when you realize the business you built, the one that once defined your purpose, might be ready for its next era. For some, that realization brings a sense of peace. For others, fear. But for all of us, it calls for one of the hardest … Read more
Most entrepreneurial leaders carry a clear picture of where they want their business to go. The challenge is getting that picture out of your head and onto paper in a way your entire team understands, remembers, and acts on. You may have explained your vision dozens of times, yet it still gets interpreted in dozens … Read more
