I am intrigued about the new leadership lessons Second City continues to work up. Tim Yorton, CEO of Second City Works, brings us important lessons from the world of improv... read more →
Over the last two weeks, we’ve learned from the impact life purpose has in undergirding the lives of two “business” owners. This is the time of year when successful business... read more →
Last week I referenced the practice of journaling as a tool to prepare yourself as leader for “presencing.” Journaling is like panning for gold: you’ve got to sift through a... read more →
So what is your Money Type? (I am a Magician first but, under duress, am influenced by the Innocent) Were you surprised about what you discovered? Armed with the awareness... read more →
Take our Survey Some of you are new to our weekly online Journal, have been reading the monthly Strategic Edge or come to us from reading Jon Hokama’s “Liminal Dimensions”... read more →
The journey of 1000 miles begins with the first step —Chinese Proverb Many business owners are so overwhelmed with the immediate, that they don’t know where to begin. Or, they... read more →
I find that business owners, in their quiet moments of self-doubt, wonder if they will ever break out of a rut. Some of the ruts I hear about are: “I’m... read more →
Many owners—and most of humanity--struggle with articulating and living consciously by the genius within. The expression of genius is what makes us and our firms unique and best suited for... read more →
NOTE: We’ll continue the series on “acedia” next week. You’ve no doubt heard Pharrell Williams’ “Happy” song/video. If you haven’t, take 4 minutes to get a little happy: I recently... read more →
Last week I described a major milestone of my business—my Sept. 21, 2013 BMD. This date signified Jon Hokama and Associates creating both money AND time for the owner. My... read more →