Agency owners are laser-focused on profit and productivity. And rightfully so, if we’re not productive, it’s hard to make a profit, and without profit, it’s hard to have an agency! But we need more than profit and productivity Think about your work, was there ever a time when it was produce, produce, produce, all day,…
The Baltimore Ravens made a tremendous comeback drive against their rivals, the Pittsburg Steelers on Sunday. The Raven’s scored with 12 seconds left. If they kick the extra point, they tie, and the game goes into overtime. If they go for two and make it, they win outright. Jim Harbaugh goes for two and calls…
You know what I’m talking about, that thing; the pivotal project or crucial task that could change everything. That’s going to unlock the door to the growth and fulfillment you’ve never had before. What’s stopping you from doing that? It’s not knowledge. We live in a time when there’s more access to information than at…
There are lots of folks who will sell you a “9 step process for growing your business quickly so you can retire early”. (Spoiler Alert: It’s going to involve buying a lot of FaceBook ads!) Heck, I even wrote a curriculum that I used with some early clients to make them better CEOs. That doesn’t…
On Tuesday, we talked about the frustrated owner who had set herself up to be the problem solver, the person that everyone brought all the crises to so that she could solve them. I find that when folks set themselves up with that (very overwhelming) job in the office, they also set themselves up in…
My client and I had been talking about how to get her free from the day-to-day so that she could tackle more long-term, strategic projects. Right in the middle of the conversation, she blurts out, “Why am I the only one solving problems around here?” Woah! That’s a big statement. “What do you mean?” I…
I was first put in charge of a company when I was 33. I’d been out of college for 11 years, and for 8 of them, I was an engineer – hooking wires together to make motors turn. I had no practical experience in leading a company! So when I gathered my staff together for my…
The Signs of Overconfidence and How to Combat It A good leader is confident in themselves and what they do. They take risks and lead by example. They inspire and influence. Confident leaders are more likely to be successful. But it is important to know where to draw the line. Are you letting your confidence…
How to Be a More Confident Leader When you own a creative agency, never underestimate the importance of self-confidence in leadership. Your business success is founded on building your confidence as a leader. You see, self-confidence is the keystone that allows your leadership to flourish. When you feel confident, the confidence levels of your team…