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- Planting Seeds for Sustained Success: How To Think Strategically - by Submitted on May 23, 2017 from Ursula JorchMelissa’s mind races, all day long. She’s a small business owner, and between that and her family demands, she jumps from decision to decision quickly. It’s often a whack-a-mole situation, where she gets one thing dealt with and quickly moves on to the next. That feels good to Melissa, most ...
Views: 730 - Are You Living Your Fears or Your Dreams? - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2018 from Ursula JorchAs I sat in yet another corporate meeting, I was running a list in my head. The list I’d made of the things to do before I started my own business. I’d been thinking about this business and doing preparatory things for 5 years. And still no business. I was scared. What if I failed? What if I ...
Views: 729 - Inspiring Women CEOs: Eileen Fisher - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2019 from Ursula JorchHopefully the day will come, and soon, when we no longer have to highlight great women CEOs, and they’ll just become exemplary CEOs, period. Until that day arrives, however, it’s valuable to point out the unique skills and perspectives that women are bringing to the table in terms of leadership ...
Views: 718 - What You Need To Know About Quarterly Business Reviews - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2017 from Ursula JorchWhen I recommended it, Randi replied, “I just do not have time for a quarterly review!” I know how she feels. And I bet you do too. Randi’s not the only one who gets caught up in the day-to-day operation of her business. You’ve got decisions to make, things to get done, and people who want ...
Views: 718 - Increase Your Income: Use Switch and Scale to Leverage What You Already Have - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2017 from Ursula JorchYou don’t have to start from scratch to create revenue in your business. You already have a great deal available to you, more than you may think. To find those opportunities, use leverage. Leverage is the ability to optimize what you have already in place. Don’t overlook or underutilize ...
Views: 716 - Do You Have To Wait To Have Impact? - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2017 from Ursula JorchWhen it comes to having impact, making a difference in the world, you can be deceived into thinking that you have to wait. Wait until… • Your business is big • Your revenue reaches $1 million • Some event happens when you suddenly have more wisdom, more time, or more permission to have ...
Views: 714 - What Are You Willing To Do To Have Impact? - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2017 from Ursula JorchDo you have a really powerful and vivid dream of the difference you’d like to make in the world, the impact you want to have? Or is your vision evolving? Either way, whether or not that dream comes to life depends very much on the answer to these questions: What are you willing to do to ...
Views: 711 - I Want To Quit - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2018 from Ursula JorchWhat a wannabe entrepreneur might say: I want to quit. It’s too hard. I’m not making enough money. I don’t like marketing. I’m afraid I’ll fail. I want to quit. What a real entrepreneur would say: I want to quit wasting my time on unimportant things, and focus on the impact that ...
Views: 709 - Planting Seeds for Sustained Success: How To Think Strategically - by Submitted on May 23, 2017 from Ursula JorchMelissa’s mind races, all day long. She’s a small business owner, and between that and her family demands, she jumps from decision to decision quickly. It’s often a whack-a-mole situation, where she gets one thing dealt with and quickly moves on to the next. That feels good to Melissa, most ...
Views: 708 - 5 Ways to Recognize Your Best Business Partners - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2019 from Ursula JorchPeople you partner with in your business are powerfully able to influence your financial health and your impact. So it’s important to choose the right ones. A bad choice can use up your time and energy, and sometimes lead you down sticky paths that are hard to undo and can lead into financial ...
Views: 707 - 11 Ways Investing in Impact Helps Your Business - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2018 from Ursula JorchYou’ve bought into the idea that investing in your business is a good idea. You’ve seen the results in action, the return on investment. ROI is by no means a guarantee. It never is. You do your due diligence and research, and then you decide if it’s worth the calculated risk for the return ...
Views: 703 - The Future Doesn’t Just Happen: You Shape It Every Day - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2019 from Ursula JorchHave you ever seen or read about people in the direst of circumstances who are transcendent, happy? And others who seem to have everything, and yet feel deprived? The way you choose to think about a situation, the parts of yourself that you call on, even dig deep for, are what determine your ...
Views: 702 - Armor Up: What’s Holding You Back as a Leader - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2018 from Ursula JorchA great deal has been written about entrepreneurs and organizational leaders dealing with their fear. I’ve written about it myself. I have to admit, I always thought that it was fear that holds us back from being the leaders we want to be: bold, courageous, inspiring. Not so. Brene Brown, ...
Views: 701 - Is Your Business a Labor of Love? - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2018 from Ursula JorchLove and business? What the…uh, heck? We don’t often talk about love and business together. The labor part, sure… but love? Love is not only part of your business, it’s literally and figuratively at the heart of it. The truth is, love is sweet labor. When you choose to dedicate ...
Views: 701 - 3 Ways to Stop Struggling and Start Thriving in Your Business - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2018 from Ursula JorchDang, sometimes business feels like a struggle, right? All entrepreneurs struggle at times. Like the time I was $75K in debt. Ouch. The good news is, I was able to move through that struggle and within 6 months, I was back in the black. Whew! It’s not important that you sometimes feel like ...
Views: 700 - Are You There for Your Customers? - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2018 from Ursula JorchI have a question for you. Are you there for your customers? I don’t mean, do you show up for work every day? That’s a given, an implicit agreement. That’s the bare minimum. I don’t even mean, do you have a customer service process that works? That’s also the price of entry: it’s how you ...
Views: 700 - Does Your Business Have Mojo? - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2018 from Ursula JorchWhat makes one business better than another? Better at making money. Better at marketing. Better at setting up great systems. Yes, all the great business skills that people put into practice definitely play a role. But it’s more than that. Every business that puts those skills into ...
Views: 700 - Are You There for Your Customers? - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2018 from Ursula JorchI have a question for you. Are you there for your customers? I don’t mean, do you show up for work every day? That’s a given, an implicit agreement. That’s the bare minimum. I don’t even mean, do you have a customer service process that works? That’s also the price of entry: it’s how you ...
Views: 698 - Spirituality and Your Business - by Submitted on May 12, 2018 from Ursula JorchYour business isn’t just about marketing and income and strategy. It serves a higher purpose. It connects you with others. It serves the impact you want to have, your unique positive contribution to the world. In order to have that impact, you’ve got to bring your whole self to whatever ...
Views: 696 - Eat This For A Healthy Summer Skin - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2019 from Ursula JorchEffective strategy can make the difference between success and failure of your business. At the very least, a poor strategy will undermine your company’s earning and impact potential. The Purpose of Strategy Strategy: Sets priorities and establishes direction so you can respond to a ...
Views: 695 - How To Overcome Video Anxiety So You Can Reach New Clients - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2018 from Ursula JorchThe expression of pain on her face said it all. My client Lola and I were talking about marketing her business, and I brought up, again, the topic of video. She grimaced, and looked away. “Yeah, I should do that…” she said, as her voice trailed off. I hear this over and over from my ...
Views: 692 - Your Best Day Ever: The Secrets To High Performance - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2017 from Ursula JorchI heard myself saying to my friend Carol, “I’ve just had a crazy day!” I felt frazzled, worn out, and not feeling very confident that much got accomplished. Certainly, what I wanted to complete didn’t get done. We’ve all had days like that, where there’s non-stop activity. When you have ...
Views: 691 - My Secrets for Booking High Profile Podcast Guests - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2017 from Ursula JorchPodcasting has become more and more popular as a way to increase the visibility of your business. And besides, it’s tons of fun! At least it has been for me these past two years. When it comes to my Work Alchemy: The Impact Interviews podcast, I am fearless. I will ask anyone who I think ...
Views: 689 - Want To Have the Energy of Wonder Woman? - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2017 from Ursula JorchEver notice how much energy super-heroes have available to them, ready whenever needed? Wouldn’t it be amazing to be able to have that in your business? One thing that is clear from the almost 100 interviews I’ve done for the Work Alchemy: The Impact Interviews podcast: your greatest asset as ...
Views: 684 - How to Overcome the Pain of Discomfort and Grow Your Business - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2018 from Ursula JorchIf there’s one thing that has been my constant companion when I focus on growth in my business, it’s discomfort! The discomfort is always associated with doing something new, or doing it in a new way. Like learning how to do videos for marketing, or effectively managing a team. New is ...
Views: 683 - Learn To Let Go So Your Company Can Grow - by Submitted on May 10, 2019 from Ursula JorchIn 2016, my client Mariah found herself at a tipping point that many entrepreneurs can relate to. Her business was growing in revenue, scaling quickly after several years of building. Mariah had steered her company for 6 years but was spread so thin that the stress was beginning to show. Long ...
Views: 681 - The Most Powerful Conversation You Can Have With a Prospect - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2017 from Ursula JorchOn the other end of the phone, a prospective supplier was nattering on about a software platform that many of her clients use. I had just said, I don’t use that system and don’t have an interest in adopting it, and gave my reasons. This is a great example of how we (yes, I include myself ...
Views: 676 - To Increase Revenue, Focus on Your Impact - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2019 from Ursula JorchIt may seem counter-intuitive, but the financial results of companies like Eileen Fisher, Patagonia, and Dr. Bronner’s bear this out. There are really two key words here: impact and focus. If your impact isn’t infused into every aspect of your business, you won’t realize your company’s full ...
Views: 675 - Fear and Getting Through the Storm - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2019 from Ursula JorchWe all have fears. Fears about how the company will do financially this year, about that crucial new hire who looks promising but is unproven, or about how your new offering will fare in a busy market. Fears can abound, especially if nurtured and given attention. “The future you constantly ...
Views: 674 - Bouncing Back from Rejection - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2019 from Ursula JorchRejection can hurt. My client recently pitched her business to a group of investors, and she was turned down. She was understandably disappointed. She wanted to use that money to grow her business, and saw immediate opportunities she wanted to jump on. As we debriefed after that ...
Views: 672 - Give the Gift of Presence: How to Improve Trust With Your Team and Clients - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2016 from Ursula JorchI was sitting in my doctor’s office. She’d just done an exam for causes of my vertigo (fortunately benign) and was speedily typing her notes into the computer. A little hesitantly, I said, “I forgot, I have another question”. She immediately stopped typing, and swiveled her chair to face ...
Views: 671 - Don’t Snuggle Up to Your Self-Doubt - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2018 from Ursula JorchYou might assume that those high profile people you admire always have their act together, that they are decisive about every choice, never have regrets, and always know what to do. Nothing could be further from the truth. The reality? Self-doubt is oh so human. Everyone, even the most ...
Views: 670 - High Value Thinking Time Increases Your Income and Impact - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2019 from Ursula JorchAs a busy CEO, you likely don’t have a lot of time to sit and do nothing but think. But you should. Entrepreneurs tend to value doing above contemplating. But this kind of thinking will help you with your doing. The Value of Thinking Time When you’re busy with activity, certain parts of ...
Views: 670 - How To Be a Scientist In Your Business and Why It Helps - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2017 from Ursula JorchTrue confession: I was a scientist. I say that because that’s what I did two degrees in, and my early career was spent in that realm. I wouldn’t describe myself that way anymore, but there is one thing about science that suited me perfectly. I’m very curious. And my curiosity is both ...
Views: 670 - Your Business Doesn’t Have To Be So Risky - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2017 from Ursula JorchOne of the big fears people have about having their own business is that it is risky. And that’s true. I don’t want to minimize that, because you’re taking a risk to put your economic welfare in your own hands. (You’re also taking a risk, and I would argue a bigger one, to put your economic ...
Views: 670 - The Downside of Decisiveness - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2019 from Ursula JorchAs an entrepreneur and leader, you make a lot of decisions, every day. Your ability to make decisions enhances your ability to run your business effectively. I’d go so far as to say that it’s a necessary trait. Often, those decisions are made with some kind of time constraint. Even if that’s ...
Views: 668 - Power Amplifies: Are You Using It To Have Impact? - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2019 from Ursula JorchThe real hidden jewel in being an entrepreneur is who we become in the process of making a business work. It is our own transformation that is so compelling. One aspect of that journey is power. When you lead a company, you have the power to make changes and decide on direction. You have the ...
Views: 666 - Aim for Progress, Not Perfection - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2020 from Ursula JorchThis year has really thrown a wrench into so many business plans. And the pandemic continues to wreak havoc for businesses that aren’t prepared for change. Let’s face it, things didn’t always go to plan before COVID. But we do like to create myths about the good old days, don’t we? As ...
Views: 665 - Having Impact During a Pandemic - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2020 from Ursula JorchThe Chinese proverb, “May you live in interesting times,” was never more poignant than it is right now. Every single one of us is undergoing significant change, whether we want to or not. The coronavirus/COVID-19/SARS-CoV-2 pandemic (even the name keeps changing) is making sure of that. It’s ...
Views: 663 - Marketing MiniSeries Part 2: Authenticity and Making a First Impression - by Submitted on May 26, 2018 from Ursula JorchWe’ve all heard that nugget, first impressions are important. The thing is, you don’t know what will make your first impression. It won’t necessarily be your first contact. People have busy lives. They may or may not read your first email or blog post. They may or may not see your first ...
Views: 662 - How to Go from Overwhelmed to Productive - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2018 from Ursula JorchWhen you’re in the middle of overwhelm territory in your business, it’s hard to find the map or GPS to find your way out. Here are 3 strategies to guide you: 1. Ask yourself: Is my overwhelm a stand-in for something else? Overwhelm can mask other things, like fear. Are you starting ...
Views: 661 - Is Your Message Strong Enough? - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2018 from Ursula JorchHave you had the experience of knowing that a client is perfect for you and your business, and yet they don’t buy? Ouch. That’s a painful moment. It’s likely that your message wasn’t strong enough. To be ultra-effective, your message, your brand, has to be crystal clear. It has to be ...
Views: 661 - To Be a Strong Leader, Know Your Limits - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2019 from Ursula JorchWe spend a lot of time in our culture emphasizing possibility and lack of limits. You can do it! Everything is possible! In a sense, that is true, as the field of possibility does allow for much to unfold. However, our relentless focus on lack of limits doesn’t allow for us to know when the ...
Views: 657 - Your Authentic Leadership Can Change Things For the Better - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2017 from Ursula JorchThere’s been so much written about leadership in general, and more recently, about entrepreneurial leadership in particular. Lists abound of the characteristics of entrepreneurial leaders, like the ability to be creative, to inspire, to manage risk, to be adaptable. All good stuff, right? ...
Views: 656 - Inclusion is Your Path to Impact - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2018 from Ursula JorchI attended an event a few weeks ago that was chock-full of inclusion. Not in that reflexive, annoying, politically correct way. In that ‘honoring everyone and celebrating what diversity offers’ way. In every detail, effort was made for this intention to be realized. What did it serve to do? ...
Views: 655 - The CEO Danger Zone: Too Tired to Think - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2019 from Ursula JorchAs CEO of a growing company, you may be doing so much that you can’t even take the time to think. You’re in the growth stage and are between doing everything yourself, and having a staff trained and coached sufficiently to take care of the day-to-day activities. It’s easy to get overworked, ...
Views: 655 - The Surprising Thing You Should Do If You’re Too Busy - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2017 from Ursula JorchSo busy you can’t think? That’s not an uncommon situation for entrepreneurs. You work like crazy to get a flow of clients. Then you work like crazy to do the work that those clients want. It can get to be a cycle of busyness, leading to poor decisions and a negative impact on your well-being ...
Views: 653 - It’s Your Time to Have More Impact - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2019 from Ursula JorchDo you make New Year’s resolutions? If you do, you may be wasting your time. Evidence shows that most people don’t keep them. Daily trips to gym, reading a book a week, and spending less time on social media all fall by the wayside after a few short weeks. Instead, we lapse pretty quickly ...
Views: 652 - Best Advice from 13 Impactful Leaders - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2020 from Ursula JorchMentoring advice is extremely valuable, even for experienced leaders. It can be a lighthouse, guiding you away from rocky shoals and onto a clearer course. At the end of every Work Alchemy podcast interview, I ask the highly impactful leaders that I interview to share one piece of advice with ...
Views: 648 - Eliminate the Ick from Networking - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2018 from Ursula JorchFew things strike terror in the heart of an introverted entrepreneur more than networking. Even extroverts can be put off by the prospect. That’s because networking has such a bad name. It feels fake. It feels icky, as one of my clients put it. It feels like a bad idea from the moment you ...
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