Hands, Brain, or Heart—Which One Powers Your Business?
A business is a living organism. And just like any living thing, it needs its vital organs in top shape if it wants to survive—let alone achieve sustainable business growth. Some businesses are like single-season blooms—quick to appear, quick to fade. Think pandemic mask manufacturers: here one moment, gone the next. Others are seasonal blooms, […]
Bring in the Spiritual Dimension
This week, I interviewed the great Michael Gerber—author of The E-Myth Revisited—on my podcast. Michael is nearly 89 years old but still sharp as a samurai’s blade. He spoke about how important it is for an entrepreneur to cultivate their dream—to fuel their passion for the business. This “dream” then energizes all their personas: the […]
Wooden’s Pyramid, part 5: Cooperation (Why is it better than Dictating)
Cooperation: The Final Block The final block in the lowest rung of John Wooden’s Pyramid of Success is Cooperation. Listening, evaluating, embracing van be a tough job for the string-willed leader, but it is the only way to leverage the collective brainpower and commitment of your group. Cooperation is the only difference between the Leader […]