Organizational Growth & Performance
The Four Ways a Leader Needs to Grow So Their Business Can Grow
I love helping many organizations “unlock” themselves and grow. It is exciting to see leaders break through, especially if I…
The 9 Steps to Protect Your Culture While You Grow
“I didn’t start this business to be in a corporation.” I was talking to one of the partners of a…
How Does Culture Improve Performance?
A company wanted to develop a new culture. There wasn’t really anything wrong with the company. But, there also wasn’t…
Two Principles That Will Make 2021 A Surprisingly Strong Year
For many leaders, 2021 feels more uncharted than your average new year. 2020 taught everyone that the rug can be…
How Can a New CEO Lead an Old Team?
Bill built Spruce Ridge Services from the ground up. Literally. Thirty years ago, he was in the dirt, pouring the…
How to Avoid the Most Common Leadership Rookie Errors
The Four Typical Approaches for New Leaders There are many paths to executive leadership. However, when beginning a new role,…
What Do You Need to Let Go of So That You Can Reach Something Better?
When I began learning Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, I would often grab onto my opponent and hang on for dear life. If…
3 Questions That Reliably Inspire Employee Motivation
The leader I spoke with was frustrated. It seemed like issues were popping up everywhere. He was facing conflict on…
How to Build a Simple Strategy That Will Make a Major Difference
Erika is the CEO of a small furniture factory. Along with quality furniture – they are a social enterprise providing…
Most Leaders Botch Their Exit: 4 Ways To Avoid Being One Of Them
In my early 20’s I went for a training run up a mountain. While this particular mountain is a relatively…