Building a Values-Driven Business: The Key Role of Operating Principles
In our journey to express our values, we often find ourselves faced with the need to translate them into actionable steps. One effective way to achieve this is by using
Leadership Skills: How to Avoid Burnout and Optimize Performance
Leadership skills are critical for entrepreneurs to drive business growth and success. However, the demands of building a company can push leaders to their limits, leading to burnout and reduced
Purpose Driven Philanthropy
In 1902, Andrew Carnegie was the wealthiest person in America. He was 67. Years before, he made a commitment to donate his wealth for the betterment of communities and the
How to Double Your Revenue in 2023
The best form of Marketing is still Word of Mouth. For example, most people chose their financial advisor through Social Inclusion. Their advisor is someone they know in their Social
Elements of a Successful Business Plan
Are you seeking business plan help? We help entrepreneurs and business leaders design the business that is right for them. The starting point is the development of your Business Plan
Speak so that People Listen
https://www.ted.com/talks/julian_treasure_how_to_speak_so_that_people_want_to_listen
Grit: The Key to Success
http://bigthink.com/videos/grit-the-key-to-success-a-conversation-with-angela-duckworth-and-maria-konnikova
10 Ways to Have a Better Conversation
https://www.ted.com/talks/celeste_headlee_10_ways_to_have_a_better_conversation
The Globe and Mail Article: “No ‘one-size-fits-all’ when switching a financial advisory practice to fees”
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/globe-advisor/advisor-news/article-no-one-size-fits-all-when-switching-a-financial-advisory-practice-to/
The Globe and Mail Article: “Why it’s important for clients to understand your compensation model”
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/globe-advisor/advisor-funds/article-why-its-important-for-clients-to-understand-your-compensation-model/
The Globe and Mail Article: “How to start a conversation with clients on fees”
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/globe-advisor/advisor-stocks/article-how-to-start-a-conversation-with-clients-on-fees/
How to Play an Infinite Game – Norm Trainor Full Interview
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZCC-kw7ElQ
The Most Important Word in Business
When I give a speech, I often ask the audience, “If you had to choose just one word that is critical to the success of a business, what would that
How to Double Your Revenue through Conversations
“Where relationships matter, so too, do conversations.” Dean Harder High performers attract and retain the right clients. Dean Harder is a Covenant Group client and a high performing financial advisor. Dean has
Are You a Business Owner? Here Are 2 Key Issues to Consider
If you are the owner of a business, there are two issues to consider about your role. 1. The time frame or time span within which you think and plan for the
Leadership Takes Many Forms
Leadership is the ability to set a direction and coordinate the actions of others in implementing what is required to realize your goal(s). Dean Harder is a long time Covenant Group client.
Why You Need to Put Your Life First
For much of our adult life, we spend more time at work than in any other area of our lives. As a result, we often plan our life around our