Working with clients who bring me joy is the number one value of how I live my life and how I grow my business. I strongly recommend you think about it. If you are not working with people, you truly love adore and really enjoy being with, how can you shift that?
Read MoreAt a recent Slater Success Team Retreat, a provocative issue was raised about whether or not we are exclusively working with clients we “like.” After 16+ years of leading a coaching and consulting company, I’m happy to report that the answer is YES!
Read MoreRecently, we have been talking about the importance of succession planning and legacy and what you leave behind in the companies you're part of, and it very often comes down to culture.
Read MoreA few weeks ago, I published a podcast I had the pleasure of recording with a colleague, Alan Cohen, - “Making Your Dent on the Universe.” Among the many topics covered with my fellow professional coach was the importance of why we should be conscious of the mark we leave behind when we retire from companies (and how early we should begin planning for that.)
Read MoreI'm coming to you from Mexico on my vacation and I thought I'd give you a couple of tips on how to balance being away as well as running a business.
Read MoreIt's hard to believe we've already entered the second week of Q2 in 2024. With one-fourth of the year complete, now is an appropriate time to assess progress, establish Q2 goals, and reevaluate roles and responsibilities based on the first-quarter results.
Read MoreWelcome to April. It's a great time of month, transitioning of the seasons that happens to be my birthday month.
I always think about this time of the year is we've completed the first quarter.
Read MoreHave you ensured that your company's front-end activities align with those of the back-end? Integrating your front-end and back-end business interests is essential for the success of the business's strategies, both short- and long-term.
Read MoreLast week, I wrote about family business, and I did a lot of the background information on family businesses. I did a lot of the business part. I thought I'd share with you that I was, early in my career, part of a family business.
Read MoreLearn more about the values and contributions of family-owned companies that are a part of our daily lives. These include the local diner with three generations of family members working together and the globally recognized larger companies managed by multi-generational families.
Read MoreIt is really important to build out a great dynamic team because it's your team that's going to help you build and expand and scale your business. We can't do this all by ourselves, so my key piece is surround yourself with people who are smarter than you.
Read MoreWhen clients are ready to build on or expand their teams, I am frequently asked: “Ivy, What do you think about hiring … Are we ready to hire? “ “Should we be hiring now?” I thought I’d share some hiring decisions and onboarding best practices I believe in, as well as some thoughts from my team on the subject.
Read MoreUnderstanding your priorities is important to business success. The most important piece about this is the communication. Clear, consistent communication is key to managing shifting priorities.
Read MoreThis is the next series of follow-ups to our first blog of the year about Setting Intentions for 2024. In the past few weeks, I’ve covered “Staying Alive - Keeping Your Brand Current” and “Tips on How Your Brand Impacts Growth and Longevity.” Let’s now discuss the financial planning process and offer functional tips for success.
Read MoreI talk a lot about strategic planning. I talk a lot about having an action plan. If you've been following me for a while, you know, I'm all over it. There are times that you make a plan that you know you're going to need to adjust. Read on for 3 tips.
Read MoreWhen it comes to growth versus our comfort zone, we need a bit of both. Our comfort zone is where our routines are, and the systems we create within our routines are essential. Yet, if we do not push our boundaries and push ourselves to lead outside our comfort zones, we are limiting ourselves and our businesses in possibility. Read on.
Read MoreWhy is the commercial with John Travolta and Capital One important to branding and businesses today? Read on.
Read MoreDid you know that John Travolta has much to teach about keeping your brand current? Read on to find out the details.
Read MoreHappy, healthy and prosperous New Year to you! May 2024 be incredibly successful for you. How do we kick this new year off and make things happen? Read on as I share 3 steps for achieving your goals this year.
Read MoreWhat are your plans for the year 2024? Do you have a sustainable growth strategy in place? I often ask clients to imagine a scenario where it's the end of 2024, and they raise their glasses to toast their accomplishments during the past year. Everyone is filled with excitement and pride. What accomplishments will you be celebrating?
