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The ADHD Advantage

Chris December 12, 2023

Many entrepreneurs will tell others they “have ADD” or have a “slight case of attention-deficit disorder”.

But most don’t: they’re just scattered. They’re trying to multitask instead of focusing. They’re unclear on what to do next in their business. They love starting things, but not finishing; they’re usually juggling a dozen things in their head at once; their workday is incredibly long, but they rarely finish everything.

The Two Types of Problems

Chris October 19, 2023

“My staff never cleans up before they go home.”
“Our front office is a pigsty!”
“No one returns phone calls or emails quickly.”
“No one cares except for me!”
If you struggle to get consistent action from your staff, there are two possible causes.
The first probable cause is your process. The second probable cause is your people.

Time-Tellers and Clockmakers

Chris September 7, 2023

If you’re a CEO or business owner, you might feel that you have to be more charismatic; louder; or more motivational. As my company grew, I felt that I needed to become a larger inspirational “presence” to my team and my clients. But, as Jim Collins discovered in his six-year study of companies that last, this isn’t true.

Our “Basics” Are Not Their “Basics”

Chris August 11, 2023

This is a fantastic story from Josh McKiterick of Rockstar Trainers. Josh is working with me to audit and improve our curriculum in my mentorship practice, Two-Brain Business. Josh was visiting Vietnam for a wedding. He took his young family

Amazing (Literally) Founder: Jason Katzenback

Chris August 7, 2023

Jason Katzenback is the cofounder of Amazing.com, a company that did $45M per year selling on Amazon. As you’ll hear in this episode, Jason–an early seller on Amazon–quickly flipped his niche skill into coaching others. He took the time to

Breaking Down the Problem

Chris July 31, 2023

Want your clients to get results faster? Make the steps smaller. This is a meta-skill for great coaches in every field: fitness, business and even spiritual leadership. Watch the video:

The Quicksand of Control

Chris July 24, 2023

“Fix the leader, fix the business”. – Aaron Stokes, ShopFixAcademy In this series, I’ve been talking about the natural evolution of a business…and the things that stop it from growing. The things that stop the business from evolving are usually

Changing Behavior: The 12 Steps

Chris July 19, 2023

As a mentor or coach, your toughtest job isn’t transferring your knowledge. It’s changing your clients’ behavior. One of the best organizations in the world at changing behaviors is Alcoholics Anonymous. They approach behavior change in 12 small steps. As

The Valley of Death

Chris July 17, 2023

“I can’t take on more business without more staff…but I don’t have the money to hire anyone!” I’m sure you’ve been there. Your business is busy, but you’re not making enough money. You have cash flow, but not enough to

The Swamp of Perfection

Chris July 10, 2023

“Nobody can do this as well as I can!” – every entrepreneur, ever “Never mind. I’ll just do it myself!!!” – every human who thinks they’re saving time Early in my career as a fitness coach, a mentor told me

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The ADHD Advantage

The Two Types of Problems

Time-Tellers and Clockmakers

Our “Basics” Are Not Their “Basics”

Amazing (Literally) Founder: Jason Katzenback

Breaking Down the Problem

The Quicksand of Control

Changing Behavior: The 12 Steps

The Valley of Death

The Swamp of Perfection

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