A Time for Reflection

A Time for Reflection

As 2010 drew to a close, most of my coaching clients commented about using the holidays as a time of reflection.  We all tend to look back at our year and decide if we are satisfied with our decisions, our results, and how our reality differs from our vision of how things were supposed to turn out.

Capitalizing on Seasonal Trends in Practice Building

Capitalizing on Seasonal Trends in Practice Building

Too often, doctors call us to complain about how “everybody leaves town this time of year” or “the tourists only come to the area during the busy season.”  This denies the basic truth that all substantial practitioners know and accept – that even when the conditions aren’t ideal, there are always opportunities to grow.

How I Turned It All Around

How I Turned It All Around

Recently I received an email from a former member of Markson Management Services, which means some years ago.  In that communication he said that he was always interested in my stories of the days when I experienced lesser success – which, I guess was a kind way of saying, my failure days.

Miami Heat Vs. You

Understanding the importance of constantly upgrading your players is vital to all championship teams.  After watching the Miami Heat play, you can clearly see the parallel – keeping your old players just because you are comfortable with them may be sabotaging your success.