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Stop Throwing Spaghetti at the Wall: How to Make Training Stick in Your Small Business
Are you tired of "training spaghetti"? 🍜 Discover how to get real results from employee training! It's about engaging, ongoing learning and applying knowledge immediately. Start with a needs assessment and embrace the 70/20/10 rule—70% on-the-job experience, 20% social learning, and 10% formal training. 📚🔄 Align training with your vision and watch your team thrive! #EffectiveTraining #BusinessGrowth #LeadershipDevelopment 🤝🚀
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Aug 312 min read


From Drowning in To-Dos to Strategic Growth: Mastering Business Processes for Small Business Leaders
Drowning in tasks? 🏊♂️ Efficient processes can be your lifeline! Streamline operations to save time, cut costs, and boost morale. Establish clear goals 🎯, visualize workflows 📊, and embrace tech 🤖. Empower your team and make data-driven decisions. Improve continuously for a thriving business! 🌟 Ready for change? 🌱 Schedule a True North Leadership Strategy Session to align goals and refine your vision. 🚀🌈 #BusinessGrowth #Efficiency #TrueNorthLeadership #SmartProcesse
Aug 182 min read


Navigating the AI Frontier: A Small Business Leader's Guide to Impressing Your Board
Feeling overwhelmed by AI hype? 🤔 You're not alone! Every leader faces pressure to leverage AI for their small business. It's time to cut through the noise and focus on practical applications that solve real challenges. 🚀 Start with clear objectives, pilot projects, and empower your team to embrace AI. With a strategic approach, you can turn boardroom buzz into bottom-line results! 💡 Schedule a complimentary True North Leadership Strategy Session today! [Link] #AI #SmallBu
Aug 112 min read


Why Leaders Who Always Need to Be "Right" Are Dead Wrong (And Killing Their Teams)
🚨 Leaders who always need to be "right" are killing their teams! 💀 What you call "right" is just your perspective. Real leadership means understanding why other ideas make sense too 🤔 Create space for collective wisdom, not ego-driven decisions ✨ #Leadership #TeamDynamics
Jun 294 min read


Time Management for Small Business Owners: Your Guide to Working Smarter, Not Harder
Feeling overwhelmed by endless tasks? 😵💫 Discover proven time management strategies, from the Eisenhower Matrix to EOS Rocks, that help small biz owners focus on what truly matters and grow their business. 🚀 Work smarter, not harder! #TimeManagement #SmallBusiness #ProductivityTips
Jun 2210 min read


AI and Small Business: Your Survival Guide for the Digital Revolution
AI isn’t just for big companies—it’s transforming small businesses NOW. 🚀 Discover how savvy leaders are using AI to boost productivity and creativity, while staying true to their core values. Ready to lead your team through the AI revolution? Strategic planning and a little coaching can make all the difference! 😊 #Leadership #SmallBusiness #AI
Jun 157 min read


What to Do as a Leader When You Don’t Click with a Team Member
Ever found yourself not clicking with a team member? 😕 It’s totally normal—not everyone gets along. But if your bias starts showing only negatives, pause and ask: "How does this show up in me?" Try a fresh approach: build trust with honest chats, empower them with support, and explore creative solutions. If nothing changes, consider a better role fit. Lead with empathy and courage! 😊
Jun 83 min read


The Ultimate Leadership Program Every Small Business Owner Needs (No MBA Required)
🔥 Done feeling like your biz runs you? This program hands you the reins! Unearth your core values 🧭, build a team that’s paddling together 🚣♀️, and crack financials without the snooze-fest 📊. Swap micromanaging for coaching wins ✨, launch EOS systems that stick 📌, and turn ‘someday’ goals into Monday actions. Perfect for owners ready to lead smarter, not harder. Your jump from ‘WTF’ to ‘NBD’ starts now! 💥 #ByeBurnout (Okay, maybe keep the coffee 😉)
May 314 min read


The Hidden Sixth Dysfunction of Teams (And How to Fix It Without Getting Stuffy)
🚨 Your “high-performing” team might be stuck in stealth mode. 🛑 Five Dysfunctions? Classic. But what about the sixth dysfunction—Stagnation Through Comfort? 😴 Teams that ace trust, conflict, and results often plateau, clinging to “good enough” like a security blanket. Enter True North Leadership: a coaching framework that smashes complacency 💥 while fixing Lencioni’s OG five. Think vulnerability meets innovation, accountability meets curiosity. 🧭 Because even healthy tea
May 253 min read


Lead Like a Coach: Empowering Your Team from the Inside Out
Discover the transformative power of genuine leadership. Learn how to foster innovation and high productivity by mastering the art of mentoring and coaching. In this post, you’ll find the key differences between guiding with expertise and facilitating growth through thoughtful questioning. Your journey to becoming a Level 5 leader starts here.
May 184 min read


A candid discussion about the Leadership Gap
Discover why businesses that truly invest in leadership development—through personalized coaching, 360-degree feedback, and tangible incentives—achieve higher employee engagement, innovation, and profitability.
Employee Engagement: More Than Just a Buzzword
Everyone agrees that employee engagement is critical for any organization's success. Companies proudly claim that their employees are their greatest asset. Yet, there is often a significant gap between what is said and ho
May 115 min read


Stop Selling Out Your Values for Growth-Here’s How to Lead with Integrity (and Actually Win)
Tired of compromising your values for growth? 😕 Let’s align your team, vision, and systems so you can lead with integrity, joy, and authenticity-and build a legacy that truly matters. 🌟 Because when your values and actions are in sync, anything is possible! 🚀
May 43 min read


Leadership in Partnership: Unlocking Success Together
**"Leadership in Partnership: Unlocking Success Together 🚀🤝"**
Great leadership in partnerships is about aligning visions, inspiring trust, and working collaboratively toward shared goals. 🌟 By focusing on core values, purpose, and continuous self-improvement, leaders can empower their teams and create lasting success. 🌊⚓ Take the first step to elevate your leadership game and steer your partnership toward greatness! 💡✨
Apr 204 min read


Aligned or Deluded? The Cost of Thinking You're 'Just Fine
Busy ≠ Productive. In the hustle of daily tasks, business partners often mistake busyness for alignment. But is 'just fine' really fine? 🚨 Without strategic focus, innovation stalls, and growth suffers. This post dives into the illusion of busyness, the power of true alignment, and how to shift from reactive to visionary leadership. 🌟 Ready to challenge the status quo and unlock your business's potential? Let’s realign for success! 🚀
Apr 135 min read


Hidden Cracks in Your Partnership: What I Wish I Knew Before It Was Too Late
🌟 "Hidden Cracks in Your Partnership: What I Wish I Knew Before It Was Too Late" - A tale of trust, betrayal, and lessons learned
Apr 63 min read


Beyond the Surface: How to Handle Business Conflicts Without Jumping to Conclusions
Conflict with your biz partner? 🤔 Don’t let assumptions win! Discover how empathy & collaboration can turn tension into growth. 🌟 #Leaders
Mar 305 min read


Why Your Triggers are Actually Your Greatest Teachers (And Most People Never Realize This)
🎯 Discover how triggers mirror our deepest truths! When emotions run high, it's a chance to learn about ourselves.
Mar 234 min read


How to Turn Conflict into Creativity: A Simple Guide for Small Business Partners
Turn conflict into innovation 🤝💡 as partners harness tension to spark creative breakthroughs and fuel growth 🚀
Mar 164 min read


Think Vulnerability Has No Place in Business? The Shocking Truth About Secure Base Partnerships
Discover how embracing vulnerability 🤝 and acting as a 'secure base' can revolutionize your partnerships for unprecedented success! 🚀
Mar 25 min read


The Hidden Link Between IKIGAI and Business Partnerships
Unlock partnership success 🤝 by embracing self-awareness 🤔 and IKIGAI 🌀. Align with yourself first to align with others!
Feb 234 min read
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