Author’s note: This is the second in a series of articles regarding the mistakes I’ve made in developing our foundation over these first 14 years. A friend recently sent me a book titled, “Success Always Begins With Failure”. I love that title and hope that my failures shared will give you some tips for your own giving journey. [more]
Newsletter: Lesson 2: Why Build a Traditional Organization to do Non-traditional Work?
Jul 1, 2011 5:36:00 AM / by Tim McCarthy posted in Mistakes, Newsletter, Planning, Strategy, Focus, Goals, Lessons
Newsletter: The Other Side of Our Story
Feb 15, 2011 7:51:00 AM / by Tim McCarthy posted in Newsletter, Planning, Success, Adversity, Entrepreneur
Starting a good business, just like living a good life, requires planning and discipline. I know because I struggled for many years to develop my company into a successful organization. [more]
Newsletter: Decide Democratically, Implement Dictatorially
Feb 1, 2011 7:48:00 AM / by Tim McCarthy posted in Newsletter, Planning, Priorities, Continuous Improvement, Execution
Planning and implementing are different disciplines; good employers are not good listeners 24/7; a business year consists of three months of strategic planning and nine months of disciplined execution. [more]
Newsletter: Lending with a Long Umbilical Cord
Nov 1, 2010 8:26:00 AM / by Tim McCarthy posted in Newsletter, Planning, Process, Coaching, Entrepreneur, Lending
In lending, particularly to the un-bankable, disciplined due diligence is a critical success factor. Once loans are made, coaching and connecting regularly with the borrower assures their success and reduces your risk. [more]
Newsletter: Almost Entrepreneurs
Oct 15, 2010 8:12:00 AM / by Tim McCarthy posted in Newsletter, Planning, Social Business, Decisions
Most non-profits should NOT start social businesses but if they do, they must take themselves through four key questions before embarking on their adventure. [more]
Newsletter: Change Awaits Us
Oct 1, 2010 7:54:00 AM / by Tim McCarthy posted in Newsletter, Planning, Change, Decision making
Nothing good happens in our lives or our business until we see things as they are and decide to change. [more]
Newsletter: Discipline Solves Problems
Sep 1, 2010 7:47:00 AM / by Tim McCarthy posted in Newsletter, Planning, Decision making, Discipline, Goals
Good decision making is the result of good discipline. [more]
Newsletter: Squeezing Emotion Out of Our Decisions
Aug 15, 2010 7:37:00 AM / by Tim McCarthy posted in Newsletter, Planning, Decision making, Discipline, Market Research
The best business decisions are made once you’ve squeezed the emotion out of them. [more]
Newsletter: You Can’t Please Everyone
Aug 1, 2010 7:34:00 AM / by Tim McCarthy posted in Newsletter, Planning, Brand Differentiation, Decision making
The LeBron James’ debacle could have been easily avoided if he would not have tried to please everyone. That’s a good reminder for all of us, personally and professionally to avoid the same mistake. [more]
Newsletter: Intentions and Actions
Jun 20, 2010 7:25:00 AM / by Tim McCarthy posted in Newsletter, Planning, Decision making, Measurement
Often our intentions in business are quite different than our actions, which causes organizational and communication dissonance. [more]