Creating Connectivity to Scale your Business
First, the good news: as the founder and CEO of a growing company, you’re obviously doing a lot of things right. You’ve learned your target market and developed a service to help them. You’ve nurtured a huge vision and have set the wheels of that vision into motion. You’ve put together a fantastic, talented team. […]
My Story: A Tale of Two Epiphanies
I believe we are all on some sort of journey and, for that reason, everyone has a story. That’s important because our stories serve to teach, encourage, and inspire us. With that, I’d like to share some of my personal story with you–particularly, a journey of self-discovery and purpose that altered my perspective on life […]
Building a Strong Team: Human Capital Considerations When Scaling Your Business
Have you ever wondered why some businesses scale smoothly while others falter along the way? Or, to ask the question on a more personal level, do you wonder why it seems like the more energy you put into your business, the less momentum you seem to have? You’ve got big ideas and a great vision, […]
It’s Not How, It’s Who: Mastering the Art of Delegation
“There never seems to be enough hours in the day.” “Work-life balance? What’s that?” “How will I ever get all of this done?” Can you relate? As a business owner, if you find yourself saying things like this, you’re not alone. It’s a common issue for businesses that are just taking off but haven’t yet […]
Why Emotional Intelligence Matters in Your Leadership Team
Have you ever wondered what separates good leaders from great ones? You might think it’s experience, knowledge, or charisma. And don’t get me wrong, those characteristics are both beneficial and needed. But on their own, they don’t necessarily define excellence in leadership. No, there’s another characteristic that’s often overlooked – one that has the power […]
Three Keys to Bridging the Strategy-Execution Gap – Making Strategic Planning Hallucinations a Thing of the Past
As Thomas Edison once said, “vision without execution is hallucination.” The quote sums up the strategic planning pitfalls experienced by many companies — i.e., getting big ideas onto the page, but never into reality. The biggest culprit of this “strategy-execution gap” is a lack of connectivity. While all companies may claim to have long-term goals, […]
Achieving Operational Efficiency: Why It Matters to Your Business Growth
No matter the size or scope of your organization, operational efficiency is crucial. In simplest terms, it’s a comprehensive metric that weighs your input (time, money, and resources) against your output (goods or services), to determine what is mission-critical to your business and what is not. In this blog, we’ll break down the process of […]
Mastering Time Management as a Busy Entrepreneur
Time management is a critical skill for entrepreneurs. With the multitude of tasks that demand attention, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and unproductive. Effective time management can help streamline efforts, reduce stress, and increase productivity, ultimately driving business success. In this blog, we’ll explore three key strategies for mastering time management, inspired by Dan Sullivan’s […]
Fostering Growth Through Delegation: The Power of Aligning Around a Shared Vision
As an entrepreneur, you have managed to start and grow a successful business. You have navigated through the early phases of hustle, found your niche, and recognized that you had become a bottleneck, leading you to empower your team to make decisions and manage their groups. This increased delegation resulted in an immediate boost in […]
Mastering Competitive Advantage: A VRIO Framework Guide for Engineering, Architecture, and Construction Firms
In an industry as dynamic and competitive as engineering, architecture, and construction (EAC), understanding what truly sets your firm apart is crucial for long-term success. The VRIO framework offers a strategic approach to identifying and capitalizing on the resources and capabilities that can provide a sustainable competitive advantage. This blog explores how EAC business owners can […]