Three years ago, I left my stable, comfortable job in corporate America. I had been at PepsiCo for 19 years, my entire working life. I had no idea how hard and different the entrepreneurial journey would be. Here are six quick lessons I learned the hard way, when I was too naïve to know any better. I hope you can avoid some of these by learning from my missteps. …
It’s Not Taking a Break
Making time for yourself is not taking a break. It is essential to your ability to show up for yourself and for others in the best way. Many of us struggle with this, myself included. …
What Do You Need to Let Go Of?
Most of us hold on to grudges, anger, and fear much longer than is we should. These things end up draining our energy and hurting our success. What do you need to let go of? What is weighing you down and holding you back? …
You Can’t Delegate Accountability: 8 Ways to Create a Culture of Accountability
Accountability, more specifically how to keep people accountable, is one of the most common questions I get asked. The hard truth is that you can not delegate accountability and you can not force people to be accountable. Accountability is something people need to accept for themselves. They need to feel ownership and a sense of responsibility all on their own. This does not mean there is nothing you can do. In fact, creating a culture of accountability is a key element to the success of your …
Meet Stacie Riffert of Empowered Leadership
Many of you know me well, others I have never met. I want to take a moment to give you some insight into who I am and why I am so passionate about helping small business owners find a sense of purpose and freedom. …
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The Life Cycle of a Business
Every business moves through the same life cycle. One of the common barriers to success I see, as a business coach, is that business owners are finding themselves in a new phase of the cycle and don't know how to deal with it. In this video I explore the phases in the business lifecycle and the common traps in each. …