Are You Positioned for a Strong Second Half?

There’s an old saying that states: “Well begun is half done.” Of course the idea is that if you do a good job preparing and planning and starting something, that you’re halfway to your goal. There’s a big difference, however, between being halfway to your business...

What’s SWOT (And What It’s NOT)

Practically everyone who is in business has heard of SWOT analysis. It’s where you evaluate your company’s Strength, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats. It’s a very helpful tool—and as a business coach, I use it frequently with my clients. It’s important, however,...

Why Get a Coach?

There’s an old proverb that says: “Let another praise you, and not your own mouth; a stranger, and not your own lips.” The basic idea is that it’s better to let someone else talk about how good you are rather than blowing your own horn. That’s tough advice for us to...