by Phil Olsen | May 14, 2025 | Change, Execution, Uncategorized
There is a key to making confident, effective decisions. In our culture we pursue self-esteem as one of the most important issues for societal health. Knowing I have intrinsic value has considerable merit. Having ultimate confidence in myself, however, may not be as...
by Phil Olsen | May 5, 2025 | Change, Focus, Leadership, Motivation
Leadership is a full-contact sport. Getting hit is unavoidable. But how do you overcome the hits you take? Pain can build you or destroy you. What makes the difference as to how it affects you? Responded to productively, hits are part of a forging process. Forging...
by Phil Olsen | Apr 29, 2025 | Change, Leadership, Uncategorized
The opportunity to make impact is exhilarating. The hits that come while pursuing that impact not so much. I’ve worked behind the scenes with numerous owners, CEOs, and executives. Here are five things you need to know about taking hits. Tod Bolsinger, writes in his...
by Phil Olsen | Apr 14, 2025 | Change, Execution, Purpose, Uncategorized
Socially Acceptable Cynicism: Building a quality business team requires a sufficient degree of mutual trust. Yet, if you’ve been in business long enough, you’ve learned to be at least marginally skeptical. We seldom get the complete picture the first time we interact...
by Phil Olsen | Jun 22, 2024 | Change, Perspective, Uncategorized
It’s Not What You Think In all likelihood, the greatest thing you can do to develop your business does not involve learning something new. That’s problematic for people in my business because we are all about helping people discover something new they have not...
