The Accountability Minute:Business Acceleration|Productivity

Today we are talking about 1 type of accountability that you can use in your life, which is Character Accountability.    Our character, reputation, and our word are the foundation that everything about us is built on. If our work teams can’t trust us to follow through on a promise, or if our clients can’t depend on us to deliver on time, or if our families can’t believe that we will come through f...

Accountability is more than just a friend that calls you up occasionally to make sure you’re sticking to your weight loss goals. It’s also more than the occasional roundtable discussion with business colleagues checking in how everyone in the group is doing in terms of hitting their quarterly financial goals. True, meaningful accountability serves to prop you up when you feel discouraged, and also...

Many simple and effective resources get created when I'm coaching my one-on-one clients.  An issue or situation comes up and I create a resource tool to help them get an even better result.  In this example, my business owner coaching client wanted to better hold his support team accountable, so I created a performance assessment tool. This enhances regular communication with each team member...

5th Way to Be Even More Productive   Today we are talking about Tip #5 of the 5 ways for being even more productive, which is to  Interview, Interview, Interview!   Hiring competent employees and/or virtual help that you can rely upon to delegate tasks to is going to be critical to your success as your business continues to grow. You can’t be very productive if you don’t have good enough people to...

Today we are talking about Tip #4 for being even more productive, which is to Avoid Multitasking.   This might sound like an odd way to increase productivity, but it is actually pretty accurate. In most cases, multitasking just distracts you from doing your very best on one particular task at a time. Therefore, you can actually expect to get more done if you forgo multitasking and simply focus on...

Today we are talking about Tip #3 for being even more productive, which is to Skip Some Meetings.    As Mark Cuban says, there are SO many ways to interact with people nowadays… is there REALLY a point to scheduling long and involved meetings?  Now, on the other hand, scheduling short meetings with a specific agenda of what you want to cover is actually very time efficient. This way you can collec...

Today we are talking about Tip #2 for being even more productive, which is to, Plan When You Will Make Your High Payoff Phone Calls.   Making phone calls can eat up time, especially if you start dialing and leaving messages. Besides, you never know what might come up on short notice that could interrupt you. If you are trying to get two things done already, plus being available to subordinates, PL...

Today we are talking about Tip #1 for being even more productive, which is to Keep Your Work Area Free of Clutter.   Believe it or not, clutter can definitely kill your workday. Having needless piles of paperwork or supplies covering your workspace will not only be problematic as you try to get things accomplished, but it can also psychologically cause your brain to wane in the productivity depart...

We can all always be even more productive. Time is a very valuable resource, and if you really think about it, being productive is one of the best ways to ensure that you are using your time effectively. As a successful business owner, you no doubt realize just how important productivity is. You have likely done a great deal to ensure that your employees follow procedures that are designed to make...

Happy Valentines Day! I’d like to take a minute to say how much I appreciate you listening to The Accountability Minute, sharing my podcast with others you think would get value, and for leaving me such great ratings and reviews.    I’d like to share some quotes that may give you INSPIRATION AND MOTIVATION to be all you can be and enjoy life maybe just a little bit more.   Denis Waitley said: Happ...

To help you be even more effective and efficient, so you can achieve your goals at an accelerated rate, it’s my guess that you can delegate even more to your team members than you have or might think possible. Stop holding on to things that can be done by someone else and do only those activities that you can do and can’t be done by anyone else. Stop doing revenue generation / business development...

Are you ready to transform the way you and your team handle incoming calls? Imagine a world where you can manage your time even more effectively, boost productivity, and provide top-notch client service with reduced interruptions. Introducing my FREE resource: How to Handle Incoming Calls More Effectively Phone Script ! This powerful tool is designed to help you: ·          Master Your Time: By sc...

I was working with a very successful business owner who was continuing to execute a marketing strategy that was very expensive, along with being people and time intensive.  When I asked him to review his business metrics on this particular marketing strategy it was apparent to me that the investment of time, money, and energy by everyone involved, to produce one new ideal client wasn’t worth it. S...

Today we are talking about Principle #5 for business success and how to utilize this concept.   Principle #5… Maintain an Entrepreneurial Mindset This last principle is critical to the success of any business. Entrepreneurs are known for thinking of awesome, exciting ways of doing things. They are also known for stepping outside of the box to solve problems, which is exactly what every business ne...

Today we are talking about Principle #4 for business success and how to utilize this concept.   Principle #4… Be Fiscally Responsible Every successful business owner knows that running a business responsibly is the only way to run one the right way. Knowing when to budget money and how much of it to budget are skills that will keep you from making dire mistakes and losing money, or having to close...

Today we are talking about Principle #3 for business success and how to utilize this concept.   Principle #3… Be Passionate Being passionate about what you are doing is a must have if you want to move ahead. If you are not passionate about what you are doing, then odds are good that you are going to get burnt out and sick of it. The most successful businesses in the world were founded by people wh...

Today we are talking about Principle #2 for business success and how to utilize this concept.   Principle #2… Do Research Neil Armstrong once said, “In much of society, research means to investigate something you do not know or understand.” When it comes to business, it is extremely important to investigate before taking a leap, and this investigation is exactly what research is.    How to Utilize...

Today we are talking about Principle #1 for business success and how to utilize this concept.   Principle #1… Be Organized Organization is key when it comes to business. If you can’t take care of your desk, then how do you plan on taking care of your company? Keeping everything organized, from paperwork to personnel, will not only eliminate confusion, but will set a good example for everyone in yo...

Understanding common keys to business success is essential to any business owner who is looking to move on to the next level. A lot of people don’t understand that almost all successful businesses have a few things in common. Figuring out exactly what these common denominators are and how to use them in your business can provide you with some very valuable insight as you seek to increase revenue a...

In the past, strategy making was like this exclusive club, only happening behind closed doors with top brass. But guess what? Times have changed! Now, we all have a say, from the big shots to the frontline warriors. It's about tapping into the wisdom of everyone on the team which allows everyone to provide input. This Strategic Thinking exercise is your secret weapon. Whether you're tack...

Today we are talking about the 5th way of the 5 ways Increased Confidence Leads to even Greater Success, which is that c onfidence makes you a better leader.   When you exude confidence, your team members can feel it emanating from you, and it often powers their confidence as well. If you’re holding a company-wide meeting and talking about the vision for your business with the utmost confidence, y...

Today we are talking about the 4th way Increased Confidence Leads to even Greater Success, which is that c onfidence helps you raise your own bar.   Not only can confidence help you face the challenges in front of you, but it can also teach you that you can do more than you think. You may have certain revenue goals, with numbers that you want to hit each quarter. And as you hit them, your confiden...

Today we are talking about the 3rd way Increased Confidence Leads to even Greater Success, which is that c onfidence lets you set boundaries.   Saying yes or no takes confidence, but it is necessary to set boundaries both in your professional and your personal life.   By having the confidence to say “no” to things like doing a task yourself instead of delegating it, taking on an unnecessary meetin...

Today we are talking about the 2nd way Increased Confidence Leads to even Greater Success, which is that c onfidence takes power away from fear.   Fear in business could be fear of failure or fear of growth, but either way, it overshadows the ability to succeed in business. When we take away power from the words “failure” or “fear”, we give greater power to words like “success” and “self-confidenc...

Today we are talking about the 1st way Increased Confidence Leads to even Greater Success, which is that confidence allows you to ask questions.   Curiosity is underrated, and one of the things that can hold us back from asking questions is a lack of confidence! Feeling confident enough to ask questions when you don’t know something is how you continue to learn and grow, and how you get people to...