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Extra Points: WIIFM
Dogs are often very focused on their own self-interests. That's especially true of Captain Jack. A few years ago, he managed to escape and ran into the greenbelt behind the house. Knowing that I am ill-equipped to chase him through blackberry bushes, trees, and...
How’s Your Team Doing?
The National Football League is a results driven business. Teams are judged weekly on wins and losses. How much a team wins or loses by really doesn't matter. Did you win or lose? The tally sheet is your win-loss total at the end of the season; the end game is were...
Extra Points: Say Yes to the Dress
This Week's Focus Point: Say Yes to the Dress I was invited to go wedding dress shopping with my daughter Mindy last week. I was part of her entourage along with my wife Barb, and our other daughter Kelli. I'm not sure what role or character I represented in that...
Up PERISCOPE
I'm excited to announce that I'm now officially on Periscope and inviting you to follow me. Here's what's in it for you... Periscope is a virtual broadcasting mobile app that allows people to take part in live broadcasts. It's free through whatever mobile product you...
Ectra Points: Thriving or Suffering?
My professional mentor, Alan Weiss, provided a great quote in a recent newsletter he writes. He said, "Pain is inevitable, but suffering is voluntary." Let that sink in for a second. Struggle and adversity are part of life; part of business. I counsel my clients that...
Projects vs. To Dos
One of the biggest takeaways from my workshop on Thursday with executives and entrepreneurs was this... There is a big difference between projects and "to dos." Many people lump them all into one category, become overwhelmed with the work, and get frustrated when "to...
Flossing Your Business
I remember having a discussion a few years ago with my dentist. I asked him, “Do I really need to floss my teeth every day?” He answered, “Only if you want to keep your teeth for the rest of your life.” I hate flossing. I don’t know why, but I do. It only takes a few...
Do You Have Spirit?
I was at a client meeting and was asked a very good question – “How can you tell if someone has an entrepreneurial spirit?” This inquiry came out of a conversation around perpetuation planning. The question is really about knowing how someone is wired. Not everyone is...
A New Rave Review
I'm always grateful to my clients that take the time to write a testimonial on my behalf. Just this week, I received a new one that was especially nice... My work with Dan Weedin was targeted to help provide guidance and insight, while navigating through issues...
