Jerry’s Writings
Coaching Small Business Owners Requires Reflection
As we continue the coaching process we need to stop, and reflect on how far we have come. Coaching helps you "see" what is happening in "real time" and gives you the voice to name what you see. Please remember that this is a P-r-o-c-e-s-s. Some days, the process is...
Coaching for Businesses Thrives on Feedback
Getting feedback"¦Touchy subject. In a healthy relationship getting feedback enables growth. Whether it's personal, for the group, or in team building. Feedback, is not only necessary, it is vital. It helps the person "see themselves" through another lens. A...
Parenting and Coaching
I was told I was altruistic in the form of a poem the other day. So I had to look it up. Altro͞oˈistik/ adjective: altruistic 1. Showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others; unselfish. "It was an entirely altruistic act" synonyms:...
SYNERGY “Got to Have It”
I recently completed a workshop for an International company (15,000 employees or so). As much as it was an honor to work for them, I was amazed at how similar it was to a company of 10. After all of these years I am really starting to believe all companies suffer the...
Making your Goals!
I've been in sales my whole life, and have studied the process infinitely. The process is receive my projections, work all year long (sometimes up until 5 p.m. on 12/31) to hit my goal and get my bonus. Only to have to turn around and do it all again the day after New...
Comfort and Prosperity Don’t Coexist!
Is it healthy to live in the comfort zone? You know what I mean don't you? The place where 90% of America lives. Where they are safe or at least, they think they are! Living in a comfort zone only allows you to become easy to replace. Your replacement is the person...
Fight for Every Inch!
1 degree, 1 inch push yourself to the next level every day because the difference of an inch could help you win the game! Sometimes the biggest task in your life might have been realized had you stuck with it just a little bit longer. Did you know at 211 degrees water...
Don’t Worry BE HAPPY!
I have been recommended the "Happiness Advantage" book by Shawn Achor. His research suggests, "We believe we should be happy, but that could be backwards". He argues that happiness inspires productivity. The way the average person thinks is "If I work harder, I'll...
We Are All Part Of A Whole
Yet, we try to remain separate. I see this at every TEAM BUILDING workshop I conduct. "¦Silo's in the workshop. Individual's doing their job, their duty, their "description""¦alone. And yet, in the end, what everyone desires is fellowship, camaraderie, team work. Do...