Half Empty or Half Full? Who Cares!

I constantly see the sayings “Is your cup half empty” or “Is your cup half full”. There are many variations to these, all with the purpose of determining whether you are optimistic or pessimistic. While I think that, as a leader, it is important to know how you naturally perceive things, it is just as […]

Buying A Business – Part Two

In Buying A Business – Part One, I gave an overview on identifying the type of business you want to buy, searching for available businesses, and then a not-so-subtle tip that it will take time and hard work to actually close on the business you are pursuing. There are a few more areas in the process […]

Goal Status Check – How Are We Doing?

What is SMART? It’s already March 2025, which is the perfect time to evaluate the goals you set for the year.  Earlier we talked about the importance of using SMART to make our goals.  (See Be SMART)  Below is a brief overview of what SMART means in relation to goal setting. Specific – you need […]

New Year’s Resolutions – Be SMART

This time of year always makes me reflective on the events and activities that occurred throughout the year.  I will even look back to see how my New Year’s resolutions panned out.  Actually, maybe the better expression is how they flamed out.  Like most people, I pick one or two things to focus on and […]