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 […]
Continue readingWhen 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 […]
Continue readingMost 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 […]
Continue readingI 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 […]
Continue readingMany 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 […]
Continue readingThe 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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