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Leadership When a Key Employee Becomes Defiant

Do problem employees challenge your leadership? An employee which is often a key employee refuses to follow company procedures and dictates how they will do their job. The leader becomes handcuffed because he is afraid to hold the employee accountable and/or reprimand them for not following company policy. The employee knows the leader is afraid to act and continues […]

Business Coaching: I’m Not Sexy But I’m Effective

When it comes to business coaching there are some very sexy business coaches out there. Now I am not talking about physical attractiveness for romantic purposes but those who capture our imagination and inspire us. They tell a great story and have high energy. They are inspirational, motivating and get you believing in yourself. This […]

Leading and managing your plumbing business for new employees

Leading & Managing Your Plumbing Business

Most plumbing businesses are started by a plumber who does great work but grew frustrated by having to do things someone else’s way. They might not agree with the short cuts their employer asked them to take or the level of customer service the company provided. They didn’t want a boss any more and wanted […]

8 Key Factors Dictate the Value of Your Business

I have met with over 100 business owners in Surrey, Langley, Delta and Richmond the past few years. I am thoroughly inspired by the hard work, dedication and quality of products and services businesses in this community produces. Many make a good living. However, despite their hard work and success running a profitable business there […]

Stop Using “Beer Case” Metrics to Run Your Business

Many business owners anxiously await the release of their financial statements so they can see how they are doing. At best the financials are reviewed monthly but more often than not they are reviewed on an annual basis. Measure Business Performance So how do these owners measure business performance in the meantime? They use the […]

The Absolute Power of Clarity in Business

The power of clarity in business was something I learned about years ago. I was rejoicing in a client’s new found success when I remembered a conversation I had with a Business Coach years before becoming a Business Coach myself. I asked him what exactly does a Business Coach do and his reply was, “I […]

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