Many of my clients tell me they do not feel like business owners. They say they have a business and get money from what they do, but don’t call or think of themselves as a “business owner.” I get it—being a business “owner” feels hefty, uncomfortable, with big responsibilities and a long to-do list. With …
Your way of thinking is an asset. A few weeks ago, I was working with a client who shared with me his frustration about not being able to communicate his ideas with his team and his leaders in an easy-to-understand way. He said, “Donnie, I can see all the pieces and have clarity about the …
For My Entrepreneurs & Leaders Who Are Non-linear Thinkers… Read More »
“Money money money money, money Some people got to have it, yeah, some people really need it Listen to me y’all, do things, do things, do things, bad things with it Well, you wanna do things, do things, do things, good things with it, yeah, uh” ~ The O’Jays – For The Love of Money …
Safety & Money: The Heart-Centered Leader’s New Dream Read More »
Creating content can be stressful, overwhelming, and tedious. It can feel like the biggest obligation, and when you don’t follow through, don’t do it consistently, or if you let a piece sit for weeks on end, it can feel like you’re failing. Well, at least that’s how it’s felt for me! Where’s The Content? …
Honoring Where You Are Activates Content Creation Read More »
Prior to the pandemic, life was pretty good. I had a good job. I was paid well. I had people around me who loved me. By most standards, I shouldn’t have had any complaints. But internally, something was missing. Day in and day out, I would go through the motions – wake up, get ready …
The Great Resignation: Carving Out Humanity’s Path to Something New Read More »
You’re probably familiar with the saying “don’t kick a person when they’re down,” and yet, as entrepreneurs, business owners, or community leaders, we can get caught up doing it to ourselves — especially when the numbers don’t look good or results don’t go according to plan. Building a business, leading an organization or a movement, …
You Can’t Shame Yourself to More Sales, More Success, and More Cashflow Read More »
Part of my work for myself, my clients, and my community in 2021 (and beyond) consists of finding (or creating) an alternative approach to “grind culture.” Although it has played a role in getting me to where I am today, it is no longer a sustainable or enjoyable way of working, and it is not …
An Entrepreneur’s Dilemma: Healing Our Traumatic Response to Perfectionism Read More »
