This week I hope you might enjoy a quick peek at three tips from my new book, “Profit Accelerator: 12 AI-Enabled Strategies to Double your Small Business Income.” This book is for business owners looking for ways to grow their business in smart, doable ways. Taking strategies from accounting and post-pandemic buying psychology, it’s surprising what people can accomplish when they apply these ideas in their own businesses. But first… READERSHIP CHECK! ACTION: Please reply to this email with...
17 days ago • 3 min read
Have you ever gotten the “Sell Me This Pen” challenge in an interview? You can apply Positive Intelligence® principles to get a realistic and honest solution to the challenge. Check this out. (I have another PQ class starting the week after Labor Day. Contact me or click here to get more info.) First, understand that the "Sell Me This Pen" interview question isn't about selling a pen. It's a test of your sales skills, creativity, problem-solving abilities, and understanding of the customer's...
24 days ago • 3 min read
Is stress slowing you down? Harming your health and peace of mind? Here is a technique that you may find helpful. This comes from the Positive Intelligence® library. (I have another class starting the week after Labor Day. Contact me or click here to get more info.) To start, think about the many past events and circumstances throughout your life that have caused you stress and worry. At the moment that you're feeling the stress, those events or circumstances feel important! Image by Vitaly...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
“You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means.” “The Princess Bride” has become a classic movie. Those who watch and re-watch the movie can recall many of the characters’ most humorous, moving, and inspirational quotes. August is pirate month, according to the bookshelf at the local library where I'm doing my Business Growth Workshops! (See what those are here.) For a light-hearted break this week, let’s look at a few of the leadership lessons to be learned from...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Why does everybody roll their eyes and complain about techies as leaders? It really doesn’t seem fair. You know the stereotype: “Techies lack empathy! They’re only interested in the machines. Sure, they love technology, solving problems, and geeking out over what the tech can do, but they aren’t tuned into the needs of other people. Business is more than just the tech!” But I know a LOT of technically-savvy leaders and business owners who break that stereotype. And there are a lot more who...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Remember a few weeks ago when I wrote a little bit about the AI-enabled business simulation software I’ve been exploring? Now I have a “Profit Acceleration Simulator™ Lite” version that I can give you access to play with, too! It’s summer, so let’s engage the principle of Curiosity. First, I’ll give you the simulator link so you can play a bit. We’re going to cheat here, and I’ll explain why in a moment. Profit Acceleration Simulator: https://smb.learningsim.com/simulator To use this, you...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
Being without power in the summer heat can be a bear of a time! I hope you are weathering the storms in your life without too much difficulty. A recent thunderstorm knocked out power for about 500,000 people here in Minnesota. The heat and humidity wasn’t pleasant to begin with, but spending almost two days without electricity or the ability to get anything done can make it seem much worse. For more than a day, there was no estimate of when power would return. We had no breeze, just still,...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
I’m finding it interesting how many people struggle with having multiple strengths. What I mean by this is that I usually work with people who are good at more than one thing. They are curious learners. They have lots of interests. They could play multiple roles. And at the same time, their attention tends to be focused on one area of expertise. This sometimes leads them to miss an opportunity; a competitive advantage. Image by kirill makes pics on Pixabay Most leaders and business owners are...
2 months ago • 3 min read
Most of us don’t get to play enough at work, and that’s a shame. Play unleashes and creates energy. Wouldn’t it be nice to get that playful rush of energy more often in our workday? Fortunately, we can! Image by Yulia Matvienko on Unsplash I help people by using my business coaching process. I realized that when I’m coaching, I’m using my PQ Sage power of Innovation, helping people play with “What could be?” For example, take the business simulation software I use as part of my process for...
2 months ago • 2 min read