by Michael Cooper | Oct 30, 2015 | Ask the Coach, Coaching, Leadership, ReadWrite.com, Strategies
This article originally appeared on ReadWrite.com Burning Man may seem like a strange place to glean business lessons. But it’s where I’ve learned invaluable leadership skills, gained a ton of experience around human motivation, and brought these abilities...
by Michael Cooper | Jul 13, 2015 | Ask the Coach, Coaching, Entrepreneur.com, Leadership, Mindset, Strategies, Time Management, Uncategorized
This article originally appeared on Entrepreneur.com Entrepreneurs are blessed with a boundless creative force. Inspiration and ingenuity are always in abundance. However, business owners tend to struggle with time management. If this sounds like you, help has...
by Michael Cooper | Apr 24, 2015 | Ask the Coach, Change, Coaching, Entrepreneur.com, Leadership, Mindset, Strategies
This article originally appeared on Entrepreneur.com Gross profit. Sales revenue. Cash on hand. All of these are important metrics, but they may not be the most important metrics for your business. When I start working with a new client, I always ask which metrics...
by Michael Cooper | Mar 23, 2015 | Brain Types, Change, Coaching, Entrepreneur.com, Leadership, Mindset, Right Brain, Strategies
This article originally appeared on Entrepreneur.com Creative entrepreneurs have a brain type that I call Innovators + Influencers. When we come up with ideas or make connections between disparate topics or subjects, it often comes in a “flash of brilliance.” While...
by Michael Cooper | Dec 9, 2014 | Ask the Coach, Change, Coaching, Entrepreneur.com, Leadership
This article originally appeared on Entreprenuer.com If you’re already successful, why would you want to hire a coach? It’s not as if coaches have secret powers or have some deep-seated knowledge of your industry that could open the door to more success. Coaches are...
by Michael Cooper | Sep 26, 2014 | Coaching, Entrepreneur.com, Leadership, Skills
This article originally appeared on Entrepreneur.com Albert Einstein once said, “If I were given one hour to save the planet, I would spend 59 minutes defining the problem and one minute resolving it.” While that may sound extreme, it does highlight the importance of...