by Michael Cooper | Apr 17, 2013 | Client Success Stories, Coaching, Leadership
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...
by Michael Cooper | Mar 25, 2013 | Coaching, Leadership
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...
by Michael Cooper | Feb 2, 2013 | Coaching, Leadership
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...
by Michael Cooper | Jan 5, 2013 | Coaching, Leadership
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....
by Michael Cooper | Dec 12, 2012 | Coaching, Leadership
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...
by Michael Cooper | Nov 10, 2012 | Coaching, Leadership
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...