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Your version of success
There are many interpretations and opinions of the meaning of success. It's such a simple little word - success - yet it can represent the... Read More
True business success ... or just an illusion
I've worked with businesses that, by all outward appearances, were enjoying great success. They possess good brand identities, impressive... Read More
Implementing Change for Long-Term Employees Within Your Salon & Spa
Just as every leader understands the cost of employee turnover, they understand the challenges of keeping long-term employees engaged, positive and... Read More
Be prepared to be uncomfortable
I receive Chris Carmichael's "Weekend Reading" cycling coaching email. (Chris Carmichael is a retired professional cyclist, cycling... Read More
Ten No-Compromise Resolutions for 2014
Here we are at the end of 2013. The New Year is a time for reflection on what was and looking forward to what will be. For Strategies, 2013 was an... Read More
Superstar Salon & Spa Employees: A Blessing or a Curse?
Magic happens when all the ingredients of talent, determination, integrity, relationship building, innovation and team player blend perfectly into one... Read More
Six cures and preventions for the I lost my passion flu bug
My Monday Morning Wake-Ups are seeded by the challenges and issues of leaders I encounter in my work. Maybe it's the shorter days of the winter... Read More
How to dream big and not get in your own way
As kids, we dream about what we will be when we grow up without restriction. Our imaginations are free to explore whatever excites us and feels right.... Read More
Are you managing your legacy?
A box I had been waiting for arrived at Strategies. It contained a hundred copies of the November/December issue of Salon Today magazine. And there I... Read More
Daily Huddles, Scoreboards & Information Flow
The worst assumption a salon/spa leader can make is that every team member is on the same page. That elusive "same page" lists... Read More
Salon/Spa Financial Literacy: Why I Am Concerned
This blog post is for all leaders. It doesn't matter how new, old, small or large your salon/spa is, financial literacy matters. Why? Because too... Read More