A Small Act of Kindness Can Bring Massive Joy And Happiness To Others.
I recently hiked the last 115 km/72 miles of the Camino de Sanitago in Spain with my son, Riley. This adventure was filled with many memories that Riley and I will cherish for the rest of our lives. Along this 6-day journey we learned many lessons that I promised I would share and expand on […]
Leadership Lessons from the Camino de Santiago
I just returned from Spain from a three-week adventure with my son, Riley. It was an adventure filled with fun, sun, cuisine, culture, and some much-needed father-son time. One of the highlights of our three weeks in Spain was a 6-day, 72-mile hike on the Camino de Santiago. We hiked the last 115 km (72 […]
How to Lead by Sharing Your Story
Every story has valuable life lessons as well as hidden riches. When it comes to leadership, developing your skills as a storyteller is essential, particularly when it comes to communicating your own experiences with others. Others have the potential to be inspired, elevated, and encouraged when you are able to convey the experiences of your […]
Give Yourself Grace and Space to Fail
One of the key elements in growing and becoming a great leader is to give yourself grace and the space to fail, screw up and get it wrong. Being in a position of leadership creates the pressure that we always must know the answer, get things right, and have a plan perfectly execute. The reality […]
What Is Preventing Your Leadership Growth?
How many times in your life, leadership, business, or relationships have you been on the verge of breakthrough? You stand at the edge ready to take a massive leap into greatness. You vividly envision your life, your business, your relationships at their peak level of purpose, passion, impact, happiness and level 10 of excellence. You […]
Be Intentional With Your Time
A small business owner I am coaching recently asked me this: “Matt, what is your secret to success, and how do you manage to get so much done in a single day?” It seems to me that I only have 24 hours in a day, whereas you seem to have 127. Here was my response […]
Why People Matter More Than Profit in Small Business
A question I receive often from many small business leaders is this: Which is the MOST important when it comes to growing and leading a small business, people or profit? The reality of this question is you cannot have one without the other. People are absolutely necessary for the operation of any small business. People […]
How to Close More Sales
Entrepreneurs must sell something for business to happen. We sell a vision, an idea, a product or a service. Creating an environment where sales happen and the sales mentality is ingrained in the company culture is required for a business to thrive. Here is one simple way to close more sales and to get the […]
What is Your Unique Gift?
You provide something extraordinary and one-of-a-kind to the world, and no one else can do it quite like you. Do you have any idea what this thing is? Your experience carries with it a force that, if properly harnessed and shared with others, has the potential to significantly improve their lives. Have you managed to […]
Do You Listen to Nasty Entrepreneurial Voices?
Businesspeople can hear voices. Some motivate and strengthen us. Some of them are unpleasant, and uninspiring, and eventually derail our efforts to go in the direction of achievement and purpose. Being an entrepreneur is both a difficult struggle and a fantastic, exciting journey! Make sure you never listen to those pesky little whispers that sneak […]