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March 13, 2019
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Lin O’Neill – one of 2019 and 2020 Dallas 500

Lin O’Neill, founder of O’Neill Enterprises and business educator, was recently recognized by D CEO as one of the 2019 and 2020 Dallas 500. Lin is […]
March 29, 2017

Going Through the Motions

Ever had that recurring nightmare where you’re running as fast as you can, but you aren’t going anywhere? Processes in your organization can work like this, […]
March 7, 2017
praising your employees

Praise Protocol

Praise is among the most powerful ways we communicate. It can be a true motivator. Effective praise can lead to positive performance. Likewise, poor praise techniques […]
February 15, 2017
burnt out

Whistle While You Work, Part 2

Employees get burnt out sometimes. What can you do as a manager? Make conversations count. Go beyond the basic step of assigning a task. Recognize employees’ […]
January 26, 2017

Whistle While You Work, Part 1

When you hear the word “job,” does it bring up feelings of dread, obligation, or boredom? All of the above? Well, maybe you’re in the wrong […]
January 4, 2017

Take Your Aim

As a company, how can you expect to get leads if you don’t know who you’re going after? Imagine an archer. She sets her arrow, breathes deeply, […]
December 15, 2016

Never Let a Conversation Go

The best advice I’ve ever received was this: Never let a conversation go where you don’t mention your business or what you do. If you let […]
November 29, 2016

Did You Earn It Today?

Everyone has off days. You find yourself dazed at work, your mind spacing out or your eyelids drooping. Maybe you can’t seem to concentrate or you […]
November 8, 2016

Just Delete

We need to delete, erase, and otherwise eliminate the word “just.” Don’t qualify your statement by using the word. “I just think that…” “She just does […]
October 17, 2016

Making an Impression

Much has been said about the pressures of “making a good first impression.” We treat our first meetings with others with care, attention, and conscientiousness. So […]
September 28, 2016

Metrics Sell

Before you go to your boss with a problem, have a solution. And before you present that solution, make sure it’s measurable. Your clients and your […]
September 8, 2016

We’re All Naked, Really

Recently I was introduced to a young woman in a sales training program. About half an hour after our introduction, she walked up to me and […]
September 16, 2013

Strategic Planning: Not All Decisions are Strategic

All decisions are strategic.  Whether or not they “line up” to produce desired results and vision realization…that’s the real question. An often seen Strategic Planning mistake […]
September 17, 2013

Team Building For Corporate Team Coaching

Teams are the heart and soul of our organizations. When teams do not function to their maximum potential, it costs your organization in lost profitability from […]
September 17, 2013

Coaching Those High Maintenance Employees

Just about every organization has high maintenance employees. You know them as employees who require special levels of attention and time. They like to debate every […]
August 23, 2016

Catch and Release

Ever sat through a terrible movie? You know it’s bad and a complete waste of your time, but still you sit there… just hoping it gets […]