No longer does a one-size fit all leadership model really work. We can’t treat everyone the same and expect that everything will just work out somehow. Managers and leaders must have a framework with which to manage their workers in a way that honors everyone’s unique...

To succeed in getting everything you want is not easy.  As a matter of fact, it can be difficult. Yet, based on your desire, excitement, tenacity, self-directed leadership, and a team of people who accept and support you, you can indeed succeed. What is your definition...

Can you diagnose your business on a 'Single Sheet' of paper? Here are some key steps to help identify your essential competencies and performance metrics. Because numbers don't lie.

1) Identify Your Essential Competencies and Performance Metrics

If I asked you to list al...

There is so much more to America than what you'll see on the internet and in the news. It is a fact that the USA is a wonderful place to live, filled with great people from all over the world.

Many people have certain preconceived ideas and assumptions about differ...

I often talk about innovation in my “Attracting the Life You Want” Workshop.  That is my attempt to get participants to think “outside of the box.” I have found that most people believe that innovation as a sudden flash of insight that comes from nowhere; however, it i...

Leadership skills include the ability to master yourself; hence building a constant following of people who want to enthusiastically work as a part of your team. For this to happen, you will need to master your personal skills through self-direction. Here are 10 tips o...

The most successful businesses and certainly, sales departments have identified their Performance Measurement Goals that directly effect the outcome of a particular process. Then they measure the competency ratios in line with them.

How often do you determine if you are...

In the words of Alan Lakein, “Failing to plan is planning to fail.”  Business owners may neglect planning for a variety of reasons. They may dislike making decisions, or they may worry about how the plan will reflect their success. An owner may feel anxious about docum...

Whether your goal is to lose weight, find love, find your dream job, coaching can make a difference in achieving your goal. Pathway to Success coaching programs are designed to make massive breakthrough in your life. Contact Brenda@LaneOliverConsulting.com. Also visit...

Whether you are a seasoned salesperson, entrepreneur or consultant, there are basic rules for running a successful business.  Here are seven of the steps that I use in my real estate and consulting business.  Let’s see if you can use a similar  system:...