You may have noticed that we didn’t post a new blog last week. That’s because I took some time off. Entrepreneurial life takes a lot of focus, time, and energy. As I’ve mentioned here on the blog and in conversations with my clients many times before, it’s important to take breaks and spend time with […]
Finding customers who are the best fit for your business can be difficult. When you’re first starting out, it’s tempting to take on any and every client who comes your way. But that doesn’t always lead to the best working relationships. Entrepreneurs only have so much capacity, and working with the wrong people can cause […]
As entrepreneurs and leaders, we can spend a lot of time in our own heads trying to solve problems. In the process, we often end up making those problems bigger than they actually are. It can be lonely (and frustrating) when you don’t have someone like you to talk to – someone who’s also building […]
A lot changes when you assume a leadership position – both for you and for your organization. Your responsibilities and stresses feel ever-present. On top of that, as a leader, you need to set the standard and hold yourself accountable. It’s a lot, and it’s not a simple change. But I’m here to tell you […]
For many years I’ve struggled to adequately convey to my individual and group clients just how deeply we can be affected by money. Our emotions, reactions, and thoughts about money are deeply intertwined with each other and often interact outside of our conscious control. We can become subject to fear, anxiety, stress, physical discomfort – […]
We all know that change is a constant in our work and personal lives, and constant change (along with the uncertainty that comes with it) takes up a lot of bandwidth. It’s hard to plan for a busy day or week when you know that you’re going to need to shift gears and make plans […]
You’ve probably heard the word “resiliency” a lot these days – it’s become quite the leadership buzzword. However, there’s more to it than that. Let’s get into it. When you’re practicing resiliency, you’re operating in a forward thinking mindset. You’re running different scenarios in your mind, constructively imagining what kind of challenges may arise and […]
Do you ever wish that you could turn back the clock and provide your younger self with some of the skills and knowledge that you now have? I know I sometimes do. No matter how long you’ve been at this, starting and growing a business brings about a lot of change. You grow and advance […]
At B.O.S.S. Consulting, we work with small business owners and community leaders to help them identify any fears that may impact how they operate as individuals and how they perform in their organizations. For many people, finances are a major obstacle – even the thought of discussing money can make them freeze up. But left […]
Working with small business owners and nonprofit executives is both challenging and rewarding. It’s a privilege to support you on your journey of professional and personal growth, to share information, and to talk strategy. In addition to our one-to-one mentoring and group facilitation, we want to share our content with those we may not have […]