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Sometimes an exciting new possibility opens up for you. But should you jump on it?
That can be a tougher question than it looks on the surface. At first, it might appear simple: If I have time, and it’s not too risky, why not?
The problem can be is that you don’t know all the factors up front, and it may distract you from other things which are more important in the long run.
Read the rest of this entry »I was recently honored with the title of Golden Fish! Actually, it is a big deal – for me – even though you’ve never heard of it.
It’s something that we’ve been doing this year in Small Fish Business Coaching to recognize contribution and achievement. The best part is that it’s a recognition of my peers in the company, people I work closely with and deeply respect.
The emotional impact is the most important part. Which got me thinking …
Read the rest of this entry »For the last couple of weeks, I’ve been talking about our unstable VUCA world: Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, and Ambiguous. I’m replacing each letter with something which helps us to navigate even though we feel uncomfortable.
V was for Values, U was for Uplift, and C is for … Commitment.
Because getting through difficult times takes fortitude. Commitment.
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JDOG JUNK REMOVAL is a fascinating new business here in northern Colorado. I had never heard of it before, so I was surprised to find out that this rapidly-growing franchise operation is already at 73 locations around the country – and counting.
I had the opportunity to sit down with Chris Lewis this week, the new owner of the local franchise that opened in February 2017.
What’s amazing is the mission behind this company.
WE GENERALLY STINK at making commitments. OK, maybe you’re fantastic, but I know that I stumble with this all the time.
And I’m not talking about flaking out on your New Year’s Resolutions. I’m referring to how we rely on others around us to create a successful business.
I’ve been in a class this week called The Foundations of Generative Leadership. Don’t be thrown off if the phrase sounds a little weird or even New-Agey. This stuff is incredibly practical.
So let me unpack this concept of “commitment” in the business context.
THIS IS THE TIME OF YEAR 
when many people consider their resolutions. I’m not a big fan of that, personally, because of the whole mindset that’s built up around the concept.
If I make a decision to do something, I’d like to set myself up for success. If I instead want to just play around at something, that’s fine, but it’s not the same as making a commitment.
AS YOU WALK IN the front door of C3 Real Estate Solutions, you see three words on the glass in the lobby:
That’s not a terribly uncommon thing; a number of businesses like to prominently display key words to make an impression on their customers. Fresh! Best deal anywhere! Innovation!
But when I attended their Chamber Red Carpet event a few months ago, I got the distinct impression that the founders, Jesse Laner and John Simmons, actually run the company this way. That’s NOT common.
The Values-Based Business 