The Isolation of Leadership: Why Every CEO Needs a Sounding Board
It’s isolating at the top. More common wording is, “It’s lonely at the top”, But I don’t know if this is a truly a sentiment that hits everyone. There are lots of senior leaders, CEO’s and business owners (especially those with a preference for introversion) that don’t necessarily feel lonely. But when you are an…
Who’s Up Next?? Succession Planning for your Family Business
In my work with family-owned and operated businesses, succession is one of the most topical questions. To be frank, previous generations typically had their kids earlier. By the time sons and daughters were in their 20’s, there was still a good amount of runway for them to join and learn the business from their parents….
Outstanding But Not Standing Out?
Are you outstanding in your field?? Maybe so, but are you also 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘂𝘁 in your field? I took the photo above while visiting the Annapolis Valley, NS, wine region. It’s of an actual working red phone booth, a differentiating feature at Luckett Vineyards (and no doubt a major Instagram draw). The scene got me…
The Kids Don’t Want Your Business
The kids don’t want your business. It comes as such a stark realization when it hits. You founded a company and spent much of your life nurturing and growing it for the future. Your hope was that you were building wealth for the next generation. You’d thought that at least one of your adult children…
Success and Succession
You have success in your business but…does succession have you trapped? Is it preventing you from moving on to experience other aspects of your desired life? Many of my CEO clients from over the 27 years of my HR & Coaching business have experienced a noticeable shift in their perspective during the pandemic. ✔️The isolation,…
See A Doctor or Counselor
As a Coach, my most impactful work may not be coaching at all❗️ There’ve been times when the most important thing I’ve done is to say “𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐚 𝐝𝐨𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐫”. The majority of my coaching clients are men. Statistically, they are less likely to have a relationship with a doctor. Their friendships may lack a…
Lucky Thirteen!
It’s happened 13 times now! And it’s actually not luck at all but reflects consistent dedication to achieving strong financial results and more importantly, implementing best business and management practices year-over-year. My client, Capital Paving Inc. has achieved recognition as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies thirteen times running! In 2009, an employee team — on their…
Don’t Sit Across From Each Other
Don’t sit directly across from one another, especially if you are two people or pairs who are in conflict with each other. When you sit across from one another and there is an “issue” that you disagree on you are essentially tossing your views back and forth AT one another, while literally physically sitting…
The News and Mindfulness
I used to listen to the news; that’s how I’d start most of my days. The News Radio station would be on while I’d go through emails, making breakfast, and organizing my day. I was essentially starting off my day by filling my brain with 𝙞𝙨𝙨𝙪𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙗𝙖𝙙 𝙣𝙚𝙬𝙨. Since January 1st, though, I’ve changed-up my routine each…
Face of Pride
The face of pride in your work. Sometimes you find it in the most unexpected places! But when someone truly takes pride in their work, is eager to share and is passionate in doing so, it’s palpable! Like the butcher in this photo I took on my Italian Culinary & Wine tour in Florence’s Central…