Online coaching can help many small business owners who do not want geographical boundaries or budget concerns to keep them from getting the consulting they want and need. You should not be forced to choose a consultant simply because he lives near you. But it may well be that you cannot afford to have a consultant fly across the country to see you. Also, it may be possible that your needs could not be addressed in a single week-long visit. (more…)
Leadership ability can be entirely distinct from the desire, ability, and vision to start your own business. That’s why leadership coaches are so important to small business owners, presidents, and managers in all companies. If you have the will to be a better leader, there are ways to get you there–but you may need consultation from someone with an objective eye and relevant experience as a leader.
Work smarter, not harder–this has become a mantra for many managers, business owners, and CEOs in the modern era. The 80-hour work weeks of the 1980s are (thankfully) an ideal of the past, even for ambitious entrepreneurs. Today’s business owner or manager realizes that it is neither healthy for him nor beneficial to his work for him to devote every conscious moment to business.