Author: The Strategic Coach Team
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Quotable Coach: What Does This Really Mean?
The best way to eliminate complexity is just to ask good questions. How many government and corporate documents would be utterly transformed if someone bothered to ask, “What do we really mean by this?” and wrote that instead? Several years ago, web designer Steve Krug released a book called Don’t Make Me Think. Internet design is always changing,…
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Who’s At Coach: Paul Finch
My name is: Paul Finch I’m an entrepreneur with a specialty in: Connecting the dots. Looking to provide solutions to whatever people or businesses struggle with. My company is: Central Meridian Inc. What we do is: Work with individuals, groups, and businesses to find solutions for their various needs whether it be construction, maintenance, logistics,…
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Tip Of The Week: Supercharge Your Meetings
At Strategic Coach, we start every meeting by going around the room and having everyone share something they’re excited about, whether it’s in business or in some other part of their life. You’ll be amazed how it lifts the collective energy and gets everyone “in the room”—and sets the stage for a positive, idea-filled, collaborative…
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Quotable Coach: Who To Spend Your Money On
People can be quick to “loosen the purse strings” and splurge on new equipment they think will solve a problem, but there aren’t many machines that become more useful over time. Humans, on the other hand, have an endless capacity to grow in knowledge and ability. Not every person you invest in will be with…
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Building Your Self-Managing Company: Backstage Pass With Maureen Sullivan Garrelts
When we mention a Self-Managing Company to brand new workshop groups, they immediately understand what that is. It’s a simple concept to get. They might not yet see how they can get there, but they can imagine what it would look like to achieve all their important goals while having time to enjoy their life…
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Tip Of The Week: Develop A Team That Grows Together
Support is attracted to purpose, so when you lay out a clear and compelling vision of where you want to go, you let everyone around you know not just where you want to go, but how they can help you get there. Any person who wants to expand their capabilities and opportunities will get the…
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Quotable Coach: There’s Only One Thing You Don’t Delegate
Most entrepreneurs are inspired to go into business for themselves by the promise of freedom. That freedom comes in two forms: freedom from and freedom to. Delegation taps into both of these: Every time you give away a task that you don’t like doing and don’t do well, you open up an opportunity to do…
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Tip Of The Week: Overwhelmed By Messes? Try This Simple Solution.
As you look ahead at the next 90 days, is there a task or conversation you’ve been avoiding that you could finally get off your mind? Is there something you’d like not having to do anymore? On the other hand, is there something you’d like to get better at? Our brains tend to go into…
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Quotable Coach: Do You Need To Justify A New Hire?
Hiring for talent and experience might seem like a big expense, but that reasoning overlooks the returns this person will bring to you and your organization. How much more value can you create, or freedom can you experience, with this person on board? Their contribution may or may not be financially measurable, but you’ll often…
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Tip Of The Week: When A Team Member Is Not A Right Fit
Some people interview well, then turn out to be a problem. Or maybe you just like them, but they’re not actually right for the activities you need covered. You’re more likely to catch these things and be able to weed people out if you slow down during the hiring process and really get to know…