“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this... read more →
Aug
25
Jul
31
Let’s get to the point. What is the one essential that you must attend to as a business owner or leader in 2017? I would argue that it is Trust. Consider the following facts: Companies with high trust make more money. The Great Place to Work Institute creates the “100... read more →
Jun
30
To write is human, to edit is divine. —Stephen King Let’s revisit the Stephen King quote above to expand on an essential assumption buried in last week’s Journal post about strategic planning: “To write is human”— we humans, especially this time of year, cannot help but “write.” Our writing may... read more →
May
07
You're privileged to taste the wisdom of guest blogger Carl Dierschow this week. He is a gifted small business coach and a fellow pilgrim on the journey through corporate executive coaching days into the marvelous world of small business coaching. As a business owner, you know you’re going to be... read more →
Apr
30
Every business needs a motivating purpose for why they exist. They need a purpose bigger than themselves, their business, and for that matter, bigger than just “to make money.” The Rocky Mountain Business Forum recently interviewed Jon Hokama to explain how American Business Advisors helps clients: 1) to understand... read more →
May
10
'There’s Gold in Them Hills' Why do some companies seem to thrive in good times and bad while others don’t? Good strategic planning is the secret to maximizing profit and growth potential. According to Dr. Porter at Harvard University, 50% of company profits are tied to operational excellence and the... read more →
