Starting the conversation: Endings are often overlooked. We can push project dates and modify results expectations much easier than calling for a full-stop to review. Review and assess the plan, the actions selected, and the results to be able to make decisions about continuing or modifying — or keeping things the same (and setting a […]
Red Direction
How to Foster a Culture of Innovation in a Startup
Starting the conversation: To disrupt an industry, your company must tap into clear communication, be vigilant about minimizing groupthink, and create a work environment that is sustainable for high-performance teams. Brett Barlow, CEO at Everee, candidly shares insights he’s learned and how recognizing the knowledge of collective mistakes avoids big setbacks. Pressure can be amplified […]
Steps to Building a High-Performance Business
Starting the conversation: The intersection of what makes you unique, the impact you want to make, and what drives you are the key elements to the customized definition of what high performance is for your business. Once defined, this powerful tool provides you with a way to navigate failure; what is out of your control; […]
How to Gain Competitive Advantage in Your Business
Burning a candle at both ends only works when you have a candle. Even then, it is still one candle. There is only so much wax and wick to use, so making sure you are maximizing longevity not only increases your chances for success, but also increases your chances to overcome the frustrations and uncertainty. […]
Intentional Communication Drives Business Success
Starting the conversation: One key to designing a business that thrives while growing is to put attention on the people within your company. Once you hire the right people, the imperative becomes understanding how their goals change over time, what they seek, and where they can grow to support the changes in your business. Tina […]
Unlock the Power of Strategic Questions
Starting the conversation: Strategically looking forward shows what opportunities, goals, and problems make the most sense to focus on. Results from the time and energy spent working to deliver your product directly relates to your commitment in taking time to choose the next best action moving the business forward. Christy Maxfield, President at Purpose First […]
Make Decisions with Imperfect Information
Starting the conversation: You make all decisions with imperfect information, which can lead to any number of scenarios: walking right into a blind spot, missing a key point of view, or maybe even downplaying risk. Geneve Huxley, Founder and CEO at Huxley CPA Consulting, talks about the challenges companies face and how to use your […]
Business Mindset: Learning From Your Experience
Starting the conversation: More than just influencing outcomes, how you make decisions impacts your next step, your relationships, and also tests your values. Leaning into your personality and strengths, recognizing your weaknesses as a leader — all inform how, when, and what you do when showing up for your company and employees. Bew White, Executive […]
Use Business Storytelling to Engage with Customers
Facing uncertainty can be challenging – being a business owner facing uncertainty is tougher. Red Direction helps you [fast track and] grow your business – authentically, pragmatically, and resiliently. Start your journey HERE! Starting the conversation: Stories that create connection may not be the obvious ones. When what we shape and […]
Inspire Others And Bring Your Vision To Life
Facing uncertainty can be challenging – being a business owner facing uncertainty is tougher. Red Direction helps you [fast track and] grow your business – authentically, pragmatically, and resiliently. Start your journey HERE! Starting the conversation: It takes time to create meaningful relationships in life and business. When you know what you want to accomplish, […]
Boost Resilience By Developing Your Skills
Facing uncertainty can be challenging – being a business owner facing uncertainty is tougher. Red Direction helps you [fast track and] grow your business – authentically, pragmatically, and resiliently. Start your journey HERE! Starting the conversation: Just because you are good at something doesn’t mean you are bad at something else. Skills take time and […]
Instincts and Decision Making: When to Trust Your Gut
Facing uncertainty can be challenging – being a business owner facing uncertainty is tougher. Red Direction helps you [fast track and] grow your business – authentically, pragmatically, and resiliently. Start your journey HERE! Starting the conversation: Regardless of skill or background, you are always learning and taking risks — checking in with your gut and […]
Link Leadership and Strategy For Better Results
Facing uncertainty can be challenging – being a business owner facing uncertainty is tougher. Red Direction helps you [fast track and] grow your business – authentically, pragmatically, and resiliently. Start your journey HERE! Starting the conversation: Long-term goals provide a way for your teams to rally around how they can participate in making your company’s […]
How To Be Intentional About Business Development
Facing uncertainty can be challenging – being a business owner facing uncertainty is tougher. Red Direction helps you [fast track and] grow your business – authentically, pragmatically, and resiliently. Start your journey HERE! Starting the conversation: Finding repeatable processes offers indications about what levers you have within your business to grow. To acquire new clients […]
How To Establish and Stick To Long-Term Goals
Facing uncertainty can be challenging – being a business owner facing uncertainty is tougher. Red Direction helps you [fast track and] grow your business – authentically, pragmatically, and resiliently. Start your journey HERE! Starting the conversation: All action comes with risk. You can mitigate the risk by breaking down multi-year initiatives into smaller goals. Picking […]
Transform Your Business With Routines
Observe your behaviors. How you ask for help or don’t, will impact how you can create connections.