Blog
On words written and spoken, and the passing of a mentor
I have been a public speaker and writer for most of my working life, but never had any formal training in either discipline. In late 2005, I came... Read More
Thirteen No-Compromise Leadership Beliefs
We have all seen leaders with diverse leadership styles who are successful at inspiring and creating dynamic team cultures. Some have charisma; some... Read More
Understanding Drivers & Outcomes in Your Salon/Spa
At Strategies, every aspect of our business training and coaching is focused on what we call The Four Business Outcomes: productivity, profitability,... Read More
Tuning up your profitability outcome
When no-compromise leadership targets the profitability business outcome, it does so with a by-the-book discipline. That means that fiscal... Read More
Lesson of the extraordinary oil change
Graham Kenny of Edmonton, Alberta, brought his car to the local Lexus dealer for an oil change. There is nothing exciting about getting an oil change.... Read More
Leading today into the unknown future
The one and only accurate prediction about the future is that it will happen. Exactly how it will happen is the unknown. You can create the most... Read More
Why leaders drive them crazy
Last week I did a No-Compromise Leadership talk for the Princeton Merchant's Association. In attendance were bankers, restaurant owners,... Read More
A Case for Leadership Humility
I have always regarded any leadership role as an honor and a testament to the trust others have in an individual to take them to a place of... Read More
Why I write the way I do and why it is important
My demeanor has always leaned toward the more serious end of the spectrum. Ever since I was a kid, I've been intrigued by business, leadership... Read More
Is it Time for Your Salon/Spa to Hit the Reset Button?
Achieving success is never a straight line. Mixed in with all the wins, leaps and bounds are setbacks, distractions and disappointments - perhaps even... Read More
Finding your leadership voice
There are a multitude of personality and leadership style assessments you can consult to provide insights into how you process information and react... Read More