Effective Decision Making

Drive Your Business Forward with Effective Decision Making

The path to success involves more than simply completing daily tasks. It’s about taking the time to reflect on our business goals, challenging ourselves to tackle problems beyond our usual routines, and moving forward, even when unexpected challenges arise. Many people constantly encounter successive problems, making it challenging to persevere. I’ve faced this myself and […]

Want Results? Stop Planning Start Deciding

Want Results? Stop Planning Start Deciding

Starting the conversation: Forget perfect plans and endless strategizing. The secret to achievement is found by taking action, learning from mistakes, and making choices that align with your biggest goals. Audience questions and real experiences are shared in this It’s Your Business program with Quentin Ortega, Founder and Lead Consultant at QCO Consulting; Christy Maxfield, […]

Audio Podcast
event June 20, 2024
schedule 46:03
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How to Make an Action Plan to Achieve Your Goals

There are so many ways to achieve goals. I’m fascinated by what goes into the choice for the path to take. Lately I’ve been diving deep into strategies that are used. It’s not just a matter of planning and executing, it is an exploration of human ingenuity.  Some meticulously plan each step, analyzing and strategizing, […]

Business Problem Solving

4 Steps for Business Problem Solving to Get Results

“What are we supposed to do here?” is a question I use to gauge a team’s thinking as we tackle problems together. It is important to remember that problem-solving is a skill that can be applied to various situations in life, including those we encounter in business. Sometimes, we may experience a never-ending and frustrating […]

Knowing What To Do -VS- Doing It

Knowing What To Do -VS- Doing It

Starting the conversation: It’s easier than we believe to get in our own way by not doing the important work necessary to grow. Cultivating effective decision-making by knowing yourself and your team comes from intention, awareness, and conscious choice. In this It’s Your Business program, Quentin Ortega, Founder and Lead Consultant at QCO Consulting; Christy […]

Audio Podcast
event February 29, 2024
schedule 46:03
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Growth Mindset: Technology, Skills, and Talent

Growth Mindset: Technology, Skills, and Talent

Starting the conversation: What’s your organization’s mantra? Can you see the understanding of this driving focus in the way your company makes decisions, its presentation in the marketplace, and the way the team does work? Both software and hardware technologies (including robotics and drones) are opportunities for your organization to remain competitive while achieving your […]

Audio Podcast
event November 2, 2023
schedule 52:29
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Foster an Outside Perspective to Enhance Decision-Making

Foster an Outside Perspective to Enhance Decision-Making

Starting the conversation: Formalized or not, we all seek points of view (maybe even validation) with which to check ourselves. Being on the right track, getting results, and making the best decisions — these are weighty responsibilities. By default it is commonly thought that confidence comes from knowledge. In actuality, confidence comes from being tuned […]

Audio Podcast
event October 19, 2023
schedule 46:31
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Build a Thriving Business that Makes a Positive Impact

Build a Thriving Business that Makes a Positive Impact

Starting the conversation: Your business plan is a tool to know what not to do. This dynamic tool allows you to include core information about the way you do your work, the impact your company makes, and what opportunities are really the right ones to pursue. Bessi Graham, Founder at Benefit Capital shares the power […]

Audio Podcast
event September 21, 2023
schedule 48:40
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Business Mindset: Learning From Your Experience

Business Mindset: Learning From Your Experience

Starting the conversation: Making decisions is more than just picking an option; it’s an art that influences your path forward, impacts your relationships, and challenges your values. By embracing your unique personality and strengths while being mindful of your leadership weaknesses, you can discover the best ways to support your company and uplift your team. […]

Audio Podcast
event March 9, 2023
schedule 23:00
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Boost Resilience By Developing Your Skills

Boost Resilience By Developing Your Skills

        Starting the conversation: Just because you are good at something doesn’t mean you are bad at something else. Skills take time and energy to build, and your learning experiences always come from less than ideal situations. The discipline to make a decision, communicate it, and guide your team through the execution […]

Audio Podcast
event September 22, 2022
schedule 40:14
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