Short videos that help you begin making changes in your business and let you get a feel for what you'll be working on in the Tradies Toolbox Coaching Program.
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https://www.smallfish.us/being-of-service/
We usually talk about selling products to customers. We deliver something of value, they give us money in return, and everyone’s happy. But it’s not ever that simple, because we’re human. The exchange of value is actually pretty complicated, and doesn’t happen all at once. That’s why I’ve been using the...
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https://www.smallfish.us/owning-up/
Why is it that apologizing is one of the hardest things to do? Because it injures your pride. I had this lesson smack me in the face a couple of times recently. It can be so difficult to admit I made a mistake, take responsibility, and apologize to those on the...
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https://www.smallfish.us/too-complicated/
We have this tendency to make things too complex in business. I spent many years of my career doing just that – trying to cover all the cases and contingencies. But at its core, business is very simple. You sell something that people value, and they give you money because you’re...
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https://www.smallfish.us/im-the-golden-fish/
I was recently honored with the title of Golden Fish! Actually, it is a big deal – for me – even though you’ve never heard of it. It’s something that we’ve been doing this year in Small Fish Business Coaching to recognize contribution and achievement. The best part is that it’s...
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https://www.smallfish.us/curiosity/
Curiosity is one of the main tools for being a coach. At least for me. When I have nothing to learn, I’m really acting in the role of an advisor or consultant. As soon as I understand the client’s situation, I can have an opinion about how to move forward. That’s...
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https://www.smallfish.us/how-do-you-learn/
When we want employees to learn something, we send them to a class. It’s not the worst thing to do, but that’s not the way adults learn new things. It’s a paradigm that’s copied from the system we developed in the 1800s to teach millions of children to become factory workers....
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https://www.smallfish.us/motivated-by-goals/
All organizations have goals, no matter what the size. Sometimes they’re clear, sometimes not. But when the organization gets large, the employees rarely find the goals to be motivating. Instead, they often revert to the lowest common denominator: What do I have to do to keep my job? This drives leaders...
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