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Why I sign up for a ton of newsletters … And unsubscribe from 80% of them.
Why I sign up for a ton of newsletters … And unsubscribe from 80% of them. It's no secret I'm a fan of bite-sized learning. Almost as much as I am of people who think for themselves. Many newsletters offer the promise of that … but in reality
Ever notice ... right when the feedback stings ...your ego shows up fast.
Ever notice ... right when the feedback stings ... your ego shows up fast. Then you want to defend instead of listen. That decides your ceiling. That moment. People tense up. React in the heat of ego. Stop hearing what was said. See threat instead of information. Their personal growth stalls right
Unchallenged "truths".They're holding you back.
Unchallenged "truths". .They're holding you back. Things like: “I’m not ready.” “I don’t have time.” “Others do it better.” The excuses sound reasonable. But they’re actually fear in disguise. Safe-sounding lies that steal momentum. I used to debate with those in my head.
The Weekly Reframe #2
1/ NOTICE What’s the difference between those who talk a big game and those who deliver? A consultancy founder called me last month. We talked about what she wanted to build next. The conversation meandered through a new offering, different clients, better structure. The energy was there, but something
People have suggested I’m a smart cookie.
People have suggested I’m a smart cookie. But sometimes I’m as stupid as everyone else. Here are my top 10 random acts of self-sabotage: 1/ Planning the day… then ignoring the plan. 2/ Creating folders… and saving everything to Desktop (it's a mess). 3/ Researching tools
Stop letting finance run your firm.
Stop letting finance run your firm. They’re not entrepreneurs. They’re risk-averse, cost-obsessed, and growth-anxious. Their job is to protect. Yours is to grow. At boutiques and big firms. The moment the CFO starts calling the shots … entrepreneurial culture decays. Examples I’ve seen: 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐢𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐬. Eighteen months later, your best
Who are your relentless achievers?
Who are your relentless achievers? The people who really benefit from reframe! Someone asked me as a follow up to my last post. Here's my reply: They're vibrant, driven, people. They're building something worthwhile. They're always seeing new opportunities too. That momentum
What's a conversation with you like?
What's a conversation with you like? Someone asked me this week. Here's what I told them: My clients are practical, action-oriented people. They have tough decisions to make. Often under pressure. My role is to help them think differently about what's in front of
What exactly does a quarterly meeting look like?
What exactly does a quarterly meeting look like? Just us in conversation. Your agenda. Not mine 2-3 things you want to discuss. Look from different angles. Peel back the layers. Test ideas. Challenge thinking. Push where it counts. Someone said to me I knew immediately this wasn't for
The Weekly Reframe #1
1/ Notice Achieving a stretch goal creates momentum. I've noticed this pattern in my own life: Set a challenging goal. First attempt, make some progress. That success makes me more likely to try again. Second attempt, I might actually succeed. If I do then the third time I