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Why are Right Brain Entrepreneurs Constantly Overwhelmed?
I've been working with right brained entrepreneurs for the past 15 years, and nearly every single one of them stays stuck in a pattern of overwhelm. Yet, most of them have no idea why they stay overwhelmed. It really comes down to habits. Yes, staying overwhelmed is a...
The 4 Roadblocks for Right Brain Entrepreneurs and Executives
If you're a right brain entrepreneur or executive, the odds are stacked against you. In most Western cultures, business is structured as a left-brain activity. But that doesn't mean you can't stand out and be wildly successful. In fact, it means it's easier for you...
Are You Baffled By the Emerging Changes in Your Sales Process?
Working across multiple industries, including advertising, public relations, design, software development, gaming, etc. often gives me unique insights into emerging trends that most people may think are isolated to their particular field or profession. One trend I'm...
Do You Suck at Hiring and Firing?
Hiring and evaluating new team members is a challenge for most entrepreneurs - and often an even greater challenge for overcommitted entrepreneurs. We're often in such a rush to make a decision and get someone - anyone - onboard that we neglect to use some of the best...
First Quarter Review: Charting Your Trajectory
As business leaders, we are always paying attention to the results we are getting in our companies. We generally have a pretty good idea of where we are at any given moment. But if we're really going to be LEADERS, we also have to be clear about the trajectory our...
Do You Love Your Business Like I Do?
People often ask why I named this company Loving Leaders. After all, it is an odd name for a company serving executives and entrepreneurs, right? The truth is, I was tired of seeing the greed, the stress, the intimidation, the manipulation and the value extraction of...
A Season For Everything
Are you strategically and proactively planning for the seasonality of your business? Every single business I've worked with experiences a seasonal impact. Most people think the only organizations with seasonal impact are industries like farming and retail, etc. But...
Can You Envision Your Future in the Midst of Chaos?
With all the hustle and bustle of the holidays and ending the year, it's time to set your vision and goals for next year. The holidays often provide down time - time for reflection. They can also generate inordinate amounts of stress, making it hard to find the time,...
One New Critical Task For Your To Do List: Pause & Reflect
When I'm working with executive coaching clients, my work often focuses on what needs to be fixed, what is acute, urgent, a crisis or what's wrong in the business. However, I've discovered one of the most important things I do is help people take a moment to realize...
Stamen Design Wins Information Is Beautiful Top Prize
Congratulations to my client Stamen Design who won top prize in the Information is Beautiful Competition with a CNN tribute to fallen soldiers. http://science.kqed.org/quest/2012/10/16/information-is-beautiful-competition-san-francisco-design-company-takes-top-prize/...