Posts Tagged With ‘ Managing Yourself ’

Young Creative Male and Female are Organizing a Mood Board on a Wall of Their Cool Office Loft. Pictures Represent Future Motion Video. Colleagues are Working and Discussing the Project. Sunny Day. ” data-medium-file=”https://i0.wp.com/dougthorpe.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Get-the-Best-Out-of-People.jpg?fit=650%2C366&ssl=1″ data-large-file=”https://i0.wp.com/dougthorpe.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Get-the-Best-Out-of-People.jpg?fit=800%2C450&ssl=1″ /> Leadership is often associated with being in charge, making decisions, and setting direction for a... Continue Reading

Double exposure of elegant businessman and modern busines city with towers and skyscrapers ” data-medium-file=”https://i0.wp.com/dougthorpe.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/113275079_s.jpg?fit=650%2C390&ssl=1″ data-large-file=”https://i0.wp.com/dougthorpe.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/113275079_s.jpg?fit=800%2C480&ssl=1″ /> Being an effective leader is a constant challenge that requires daily dedication and self-reflection. As owners, entrepreneurs, and executives, we have to make tough decisions every day that can impact not only our businesses but also the... Continue Reading

Managing a business can be a rewarding but challenging task. Whether you’re an owner, entrepreneur, or executive, you understand the pressure that comes with keeping the company running smoothly. With this comes burnout, confusion, and stress that can affect not only you but also your team’s productivity and morale. That’s where business therapy comes in. Yes, you read that right – business therapy! Just like how individuals seek therapy to improve their mental health, businesses, too, can benefit from therapy sessions. Business therapy aims to help business owners and executives to gain... Continue Reading

As an entrepreneur, launching and growing a business is one of the most challenging tasks you will ever tackle. While passion, grit, and sheer determination are all essential for success, they can only take you so far. That’s where business therapy comes in. A business coach can serve as your guide and sounding board, helping you to identify your strengths and weaknesses, navigate roadblocks, and develop a growth strategy. In this post, we’ll unpack the concept of business therapy and explore why it can be an invaluable tool for entrepreneurs at any stage of their journey. What is Business... Continue Reading

If you are currently sitting in a position of authority leading a business, whether you built it, acquired it, or worked your rosy little arse off to get there, you still have choices to make every day. In order to achieve the best possible results with your business and your team, there are a few key focus areas to think about. The triad we will visit today is Power, Positioning, and Posturing. Each has a very positive possibility while also having a dark side that leaders must guard against falling into. We will try to unpack each part for you. Power This one is the obvious element that is easily... Continue Reading

It’s hard to believe you can run into a successful executive who is 180 off the mark on a certain topic. I once had a client company who was struggling with the aftermath of undergoing a rapid campaign of acquisitions. Eighteen months into post-merger activities they were hemorrhaging money. My job was to reassess certain alignment issues and evaluate immediate changes to stop the bleeding. As a result of a SWAT Team-like blitz through the company, I was sensing a disconnect with one of the key executives. He was their CIO. He and I just couldn’t seem to get on the same page. Now I’ve... Continue Reading

“How many people work for you?” the CEO was asked. “About half of them,” was the reply. You don’t have to be the CEO to relate. If you are a manager, project manager, business owner, or team lead, you probably find yourself regularly challenged by the differences in your team members. Some are rock stars. Others lack the knowledge, talent, or enthusiasm to function on their own and require a great deal of supervision. Effective Leadership Understanding how to get the most from all the players along that spectrum is, at the end of the day, the very definition of effective leadership.... Continue Reading

Everyone has a story. Life is hard (sometimes). We all experience something in life that makes it hard. In addition, if you look around, you will find stories everywhere of how people overcame a gutwrenching circumstance to emerge victorious, coming out the other side. Health concerns, emotional and physical abuse, poverty, poor education, bankruptcy, and substance abuse are the main categories we usually consider when defining bad circumstances. There are, of course, many more. As a preacher friend was known to say, “There’s a story on every pew.” That is so true. On occasion, people get... Continue Reading

For those who have ventured into owning a business, good luck! I mean that seriously, not facetiously. It takes a special person to commit to becoming a successful entrepreneur. There are just so many darn details that can overwhelm you. And, once you get past the start-up phase, you turn to a growth phase. Then as you grow, you might really begin to “take off”, meaning your brand has legs and is gaining momentum. Order counts increase, opportunities open up. Expansion looms large. Then you might actually reach the enterprise stage. This is where your little idea now starts to look like a... Continue Reading

Go straight to the SMART Goals Special Report .PDF here >> Who is this SMART Goal Setting Guide for? Whether you’re interested in goal setting tips for you, your business, or to gain a deeper understanding of goal setting to help your clients, this SMART goal setting & Action Planning GUIDE can help. Starting with an overview of the SMART Acronym and a helpful SMART graphic, this guide goes deeply into each element of SMART goal setting. It includes examples and more to help both you and your clients set well-rounded and SMART Goals and Actions! So, What is a SMART Goal? A SMART... Continue Reading