by stevenbtx | Apr 19, 2020 | Steve's Blog
During this time of operating in an unusual environment, what might we learn from some recent actions taken by industry leader McDonald’s? Due to requirements to change the operating procedures, as a result of COVID 19, it forced the firm to quickly evaluate how... by stevenbtx | Mar 21, 2020 | Steve's Blog
What can you do to protect some of your most valuable assets…..your firm, your employees, your family and more? Here is a collection of suggestions and resources that you might find valuable. Including how to protect employees…..your... by stevenbtx | Feb 19, 2020 | Steve's Blog
Read lessons from Bill Gates, Warren Buffet, and Steve Jobs. When asked about the keys to their success……response was emphasizing a singular focus to major goals in their life.For Gates it was his singular drive to master the computer world and its... by stevenbtx | Jan 24, 2020 | Leadership
The US Marines have used a simple principle for many years to focus & improve performance & productivity. It is called the Rule of 3 The results have been something short of phenomenal. The ability to focus…..to set... by stevenbtx | Dec 16, 2019 | Steve's Blog
Jeff Bezos at Amazon showed how to effectively use Emotional Intelligence. Amazon is long known for a focus on Innovation……but not every project succeeds.Look at how he treated a recent failure to incentivize learning and growth.Lessons everyone can... by stevenbtx | Nov 14, 2019 | Steve's Blog
Apple lost $10 Billion in market value in 2011, after they announced Steve Jobs retirement. What could this possibly mean to you? A privately held firm. It’s all about a firm being…..Owner Dependent. Business value can be very fragile…..how... by stevenbtx | Oct 14, 2019 | Steve's Blog
Micromanaging is actually a sign of weak management. So what is your leadership style?Some key considerations are: – It destroys your focus – Forget about others taking ownership – If it is them…..it’s still up to you – Get... by stevenbtx | Sep 4, 2019 | Steve's Blog
But when will it arrive? And which expert or economist will you listen to this time around? It has been said the forecasters have predicted 9 of the last 5 recessions. So what will be the impact on your firm or your plans? It just might effect how you think about... by stevenbtx | Jul 20, 2019 | Steve's Blog
It’s not right. It’s not fair. But we are often judged by others on the basis of very little real information about who we really are. (Truth be told, we do the same to others. ) Sadly, life is a first impression business, but we can influence how others judge... by stevenbtx | Jun 24, 2019 | Steve's Blog
There’s more to look forward to……science shows we hit our peak professionally sooner than we think. There are two kinds of intelligence we use. 1. We start relying on fluid intelligence. This uses analytic speed, our ability to figure things...