by Machen2 MacDonald2 | Mar 5, 2011 | Performance Coaching
Several years ago, I was approached by a prominent business and community leader. This leader was looking for a venue to interact with other business owners whereby they could mentor and coach each other through the facilitation of a business coach. The goal was to...
by Machen2 MacDonald2 | Feb 15, 2011 | Time Management
These days, the ultimate question may not be “What is the meaning of life?,” but more likely, “Where can I find the time to do what I want to do?” Between our work and personal lives (family, friends, exercise, sports, hobbies, community...
by Machen2 MacDonald2 | Feb 12, 2011 | Goal Setting
The path of a goal, whether a goal set for your personal life or in the course of business, generally has four steps: 1) assess the situation, 2) set goals for how you want it to be, 3) take steps to achieve the goals, and 4) achieve the goals (completion). After...
by Machen2 MacDonald2 | Feb 11, 2011 | Leadership
“We can build our leadership upon fear, obligation, or trust. However, only a foundation of trust results in the collaboration and goodwill necessary to achieve our peak performance.” These words, from organizational design expert Roger Allen, could...
by Machen2 MacDonald2 | Feb 9, 2011 | Time Management
How to Wear the Right “Hat” for the Task The term “wearing a lot of hats” is virtually synonymous with being small-business person or entrepreneur. The expression comes from a time when a craftsman’s hat signified unmistakably what he...
