The ability to make effective decisions is a crucial skill that sets successful leaders apart. Good leaders consistently make the right choices, increasing the likelihood of success. On the other hand, poor leaders often find themselves making decisions that can break a company, without fully understanding why. In my 20+ years of coaching experience, I’ve noticed a consistent need to develop a...

I really cannot emphasize enough the critical importance of gathering data, analyzing trends, and identifying risks and opportunities when making crucial business decisions. In my years as an executive and now as an executive coach, few tools can empower good decisions like good data. These practices form the backbone of informed and strategic decision-making, and they are essential for your business’s...

EVENT: VISTAGE CEO Summit – Boca Raton 2023Navigating the Generational Shift: Recruiting, Engaging & Retaining Millennials and Gen ZFeaturing Guest Speaker Katherine Jeffery, PhDWednesday September 27, 20237:30am – 10:30amRoyal Palm Yacht & Country Club2425 West Maya Palm Drive, Boca Raton, FL 33432–Sponsored by VISTAGE – The World’s Leading Chief Executive Organization...

The Transformative Power of Vision In BusinessAs an executive coach with more than 25 years of experience as an executive and as an executive coach helping business owners and leaders grow the value of their companies, I firmly believe in the significance of creating a compelling vision for business success. In today’s dynamic and demanding business landscape, stakeholders, including employees,...

Transferable value is a term that refers to the value of a business that can be transferred to new owners or investors. It is the value of the business that remains even when the current owner is no longer involved. This value can come from at least 7 areas: Some are Leadership team/decision making, Financial Controls, Diversity of Customers, Competitive Advantage and IP. In this blog post, we’ll...

With businesses across a variety of sectors either planning or executing layoffs amid fears of a 2023 economic contraction, it is understandable that business leaders and their teams are anxious right now. After all, inflation is impacting everyone’s bottom lines and budgets, both individuals and businesses alike and some of the biggest companies in the world are experiencing big layoffs. As we move into...

“We see our customers as invited guests to a party, and we are the hosts. It’s our job every day to make every important aspect of the customer experience a little bit better.” – Jeff BezosExpanding your business’ audience is critical for growth and success. The more potential customers you have, the more sales opportunities you’re likely to create and drive. However, there is one cardinal sin...

EVENT: VISTAGE CEO Summit MiamiThe Science of LeadershipFeaturing Guest Speaker Rachel LlanesThursday September 29, 20228:30am – 11:30amSun Trust International CenterOne SE Third Ave, 10th Floor Conference room, Miami, FL 33131Sponsored by VISTAGE – The World’s Leading Chief Executive Organization Since 1957.Co-Hosts: Maribel Olvera & Georganne GoldblumPlease RSVP no later than Friday,...

EVENT: VISTAGE CEO Forum Boca RatonThe Science of LeadershipFeaturing Guest Speaker Rachel LlanesWednesday September 28, 20227:30am – 10:30amRoyal Palm Yacht & Country Club2425 West Maya Palm Dr., Boca Raton, FL 33432Sponsored by VISTAGE – The World’s Leading Chief Executive Organization Since 1957.Co-Host: Georganne GoldblumPlease RSVP no later than Friday, September 23rd. Why is it...

A solid team is built on trust and mutual respect. How do you, as a leader, lay the foundation? Here are seven ways to build trust in your team.1. Be Vulnerable without FearA large part of being a leader is setting an example. To build trust in a team, you have to prove yourself trustworthy. Acknowledging your own weaknesses is already part of building a strong team. You want to hire people whose strengths...