The Adaptive Agency
A Hidden Christmas Gem For Leaders
Virtually everyone is familiar with the nativity scene this time of year. We see it outside churches, in movies, on postcards, and at friends’ houses. And whether or not we’re religious per se, or Christian specifically, we get that it’s the...
This Secret Is Way Better Than Setting Goals
Goal-setting might be great when you can crystalize a few things: a definition of success a way to measure it a deadline But they’re lousy for other situations. Situations like: I’m not really clear about what I want. For example, “I want to be a...
No More Hamster Wheel: 7 Mindset Shifts To End The Grind
Ever feel trapped by day-to-day busy work? It's not just you. We've all thought big thoughts and then been too busy to act on them. Here are seven mindset shifts that will help you get out of the hamster wheel and start growing your business...
How I Manage A 100-Employee Company In 90 Minutes Per Day
I’ll get straight to it. Three minutes tops. We’re supposed to be the strategy engines for our businesses, yeah? But we get stuck managing “stuff”, don’t we? As you read this, keep this key in mind: “It's better to be effective than busy.” Step 1:...
The Riches Are In The Niches
Author’s note: I need to be clear about my use of the term “riches.” The road to riches is via providing overwhelming value. Customers give you excess profit when you deserve it. No shortcuts. Why do most small businesses pursue the path of least...
How Can I Focus On Important Stuff?
Have you ever said this: "I worked hard all week and didn't get anything important done."? Join the club. But here’s some good news: you can give up “busy” and start doing things that matter. You just need some tools. Today I'll give you five tools...