Have you ever been confused by the difference between purpose, vision and mission? A lot of business owners use these words interchangeably. But while they’re highly interconnected, they’re actually not the same. Ramsey Personality Ken Coleman clarifies the purpose of these three important concepts and how they work together to keep you and your company charging … [Read more...] about #394: Ken Coleman—Defining Purpose, Vision and Mission
Communication
How to Write a Company Mission Statement
You’re tired. Your employees are checked out. Your staff meetings feel stale. And your to-do list is running off the page. You stare at your desk and wonder, What’s the point? Well, that’s actually a great question—and one only you (as the leader of your business) can answer. And you should answer it with a company mission statement. Saying who you are and why you’re here … [Read more...] about How to Write a Company Mission Statement
#373: Ken Coleman—How to Lead During a Crisis
When disruption makes its way through the marketplace, fear quickly follows. And that has certainly been true throughout the unfolding of the coronavirus pandemic. So, how can you lead your business well in the midst of so much uncertainty? Listen as Ken Coleman, bestselling author and host of The Ken Coleman Show, gives leaders insight on how to stay calm, get … [Read more...] about #373: Ken Coleman—How to Lead During a Crisis
#369: Chris Voss—The Best Way to Negotiate Fear
After 24 years in the FBI negotiating life-and-death situations like international kidnappings and hostage crises, Chris Voss has stared fear in the face too many times to count. Now, as the CEO and founder of the Black Swan Group, Chris is teaching the business world how to do it too. Although the stakes are much different, the emotions are the same—and fear, in particular, … [Read more...] about #369: Chris Voss—The Best Way to Negotiate Fear
#361: Scott Mann—The Generosity of Scars
As a United States Army Green Beret, Scott Mann traveled to some of the most dangerous places on Earth. And in each of those high-stakes situations, he discovered we all—regardless of religion or ethnicity—have one thing in common: struggle. It’s that universal experience, what he refers to as our scars, that enable us to forge real human connections—but only if we’re willing … [Read more...] about #361: Scott Mann—The Generosity of Scars