The financial advising profession—like all professions—has many sacred cows. As you remember, a sacred cow is an object that is accorded deep reverence but is also considered immune from question or criticism. We are setting out to change that! After all, it is said that sacred cows make the best... read more →
Dec
03
Dec
02
Most financial services professionals I know are looking for a “silver bullet” for gaining a steady stream of client referrals. Why does the silver bullet elude us? The silver bullet eludes us because we’re facing the key liminal dimension of interpersonal relationships. The financial advisor thinks the referral challenge looks... read more →
Dec
01
Galileo had it right when he asserted that the earth is not the center of the universe. How often, though, do we professionals believe and act as though our area of expertise is the center of the universe? I am recently reminded that a far better path than the one... read more →
Nov
30
“I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now Choose Life.” "See, I set before you today life and prosperity, death and destruction. For I command you today to love the Lord your God, to walk in his ways, and to keep his commands, decrees and laws;... read more →
Nov
29
The top way to reduce your anxiety is to consider the needs of someone else! Colorado Gives Day is a concrete way to express your gratitude: https://www.coloradogives.org/cogivesday If anxiety is the #1 mental health issue faced by 18% of the adult population AND we’re moving into the most stressful season... read more →
Nov
28
If you’re a business owner, you’ve undoubtedly had an experience similar to the bipolar experience of a “Top Gun” pilot landing on an aircraft carrier. How so? A naval pilot has to commit 100% to two contradictory courses of action. (more…)
Nov
27
“Most Christians believe their problems are too big and God is too small.” Dr. Bob Beltz A. Situational Analysis Summary In men’s bible study years ago, Dr. Bob Beltz, author, Pastor at Highline Community Church, former Teaching Pastor at Cherry Hills Community Church and former Spiritual Advisor to multi-billionaire Phil... read more →
Nov
26
How the right purpose can make the difference in your business The Case for a Powerful Purpose in Your Business It is no surprise to us that the SBA has included “the owner’s reason for starting the business” as one of the four factors that contribute to a business staying... read more →
Nov
25
The place where God calls you is the place where your deep gladness and the world’s deep hunger meet. --Frederick Buechner Last week I shared how so many businesses suffer from what I called “me-too-itiis.” It is the natural tendency businesses have to want to be just like others in... read more →
Nov
24
Last week I shared the concept called The Sawyer Effect: Reward turns play into work. My friend, Chuck Blakeman, says that Industrial Age thinking about retirement gives The not so subtle message… that work and play do not mix, and that you are really supposed to live two lives –... read more →
