Jerry’s Writings
Business Professional Training of Paul (Ole) Olson
Paul (Ole) Olsen was a mentor of mine. Being a member of his TEAM was an honor and privilege. Ole taught me, at a very young age, what it meant to be a coach in a business. He was constantly looking at the glass being half full, with a touch of class, humor, and...
Training Programs Business Require Leaders that Move Us!
Remember the game Follow the leader? You had to do whatever the leader did and if you didn't you were out of the game. Geez, too bad that's not true today in business. I love, and share what Daniel Goleman wrote: "Great leaders move us. They ignite our passion and...
Business Development Coaching is a Slippery Slope
Many times I get hired under the guise of building a stronger TEAM. The owner or CEO wants the employees to work together more so they can get better in their performances as well as feel enlightened and fulfilled in the process. The leaders of the team decide to get...
A Business Leadership Coach Finds the Leader Within
Often times I am asked to help the staff find their "leader within". Usually this is associated with the sales team. However, if all of the associates understand their "leader within" the passion for results intensifies. Sometimes I do this by helping the staff...
Coaching Small Business Owners Requires Reflection
As we continue the coaching process we need to stop, and reflect on how far we have come. Coaching helps you "see" what is happening in "real time" and gives you the voice to name what you see. Please remember that this is a P-r-o-c-e-s-s. Some days, the process is...
Coaching for Businesses Thrives on Feedback
Getting feedback"¦Touchy subject. In a healthy relationship getting feedback enables growth. Whether it's personal, for the group, or in team building. Feedback, is not only necessary, it is vital. It helps the person "see themselves" through another lens. A...
Parenting and Coaching
I was told I was altruistic in the form of a poem the other day. So I had to look it up. Altro͞oˈistik/ adjective: altruistic 1. Showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others; unselfish. "It was an entirely altruistic act" synonyms:...
SYNERGY “Got to Have It”
I recently completed a workshop for an International company (15,000 employees or so). As much as it was an honor to work for them, I was amazed at how similar it was to a company of 10. After all of these years I am really starting to believe all companies suffer the...
Making your Goals!
I've been in sales my whole life, and have studied the process infinitely. The process is receive my projections, work all year long (sometimes up until 5 p.m. on 12/31) to hit my goal and get my bonus. Only to have to turn around and do it all again the day after New...