https://www.smallfish.us/business-tips/the-beauty-is-there/
Having grown up around the mountains, I find this picture beautifully striking. Especially as it highlights that we NEVER get to see the stars this clearly anymore; they’re obscured by the light from our cities. Being a business owner or leader has the same problem. We’re distracted from seeing the purity...
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https://www.smallfish.us/business-tips/only-as-lonely-as-you-make-it/
Many clients I work with experience a sense of isolation. It’s not that they don’t have lots of people around them, but that they’re stuck with the idea that they can’t open up to their friends, employees, and partners. Sometimes that’s why they hire a coach. We always find that there...
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https://www.smallfish.us/business-tips/it-only-seems-insurmountable/
I see a lot of people who become paralyzed by the tasks ahead. If you think about it, though, the list of problems to be solved and tasks to be performed is ALWAYS infinite. Infinite in the sense that it extends beyond our ability to keep them all in mind. So...
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https://www.smallfish.us/business-tips/you-get-to-chose-the-side/
I run into many people who get hung up on all the challenges they’re facing. Big competitors. Annoying customers. Employee turnover. But here’s the thing: EVERYTHING has a good side and a bad side. Often they’re two sides of the same coin. For instance, the loss of a good employee can...
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https://www.smallfish.us/business-tips/how-do-you-direct-passion/
We’re all passionate about something. Finding a cure for cancer. Cherry cheesecake. Spending time with the kids. Being inventive. For everyone it’s a bit different. But that’s the problem when you’re trying to get a group of people aligned around a common goal. You can learn a lot by observing how...
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https://www.smallfish.us/business-tips/whats-important-thing/
I’ve been working with several leaders on business planning exercises recently, and a recurring theme pops up: Where do we start? Many experts would start first with customers and their needs. If you have a wonderful idea, great, but quickly get to why anybody in the world would want to pay...
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https://www.smallfish.us/business-tips/have-you-lost-your-way/
I had the chance recently to speak with several people who are struggling with direction in their business. They’re each working hard to deliver great products and services, but at the end of the day … it’s a lot of work with no forward movement. Many can relate to this. And...
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