The Most Important Word in Business
When I give a speech, I often ask the audience, “If you had to choose just one word that is critical to the success of a business, what would that
5 Reasons Why Experienced Entrepreneurs Get Stuck – Part 1
Most of the people with whom we work are already successful. They come to us because they are stuck. They have reached a ceiling of complexity. Recently, I have been
How to Double Your Revenue through Conversations
“Where relationships matter, so too, do conversations.” Dean Harder High performers attract and retain the right clients. Dean Harder is a Covenant Group client and a high performing financial advisor. Dean has
Are You a Business Owner? Here Are 2 Key Issues to Consider
If you are the owner of a business, there are two issues to consider about your role. 1. The time frame or time span within which you think and plan for the
How One High Performing Team Fell from Grace
“Why can't we get on the same page?” Jim asked himself. He ran a tight ship and was proud of his fast-paced culture of getting things done—on time, on task,
Willpower, discipline, and self-control will not make the difference. Try this instead
When you ask the enormously successful to what they attribute their success, they often say things like hard work, dedication, commitment, and sometimes whatever version of God they believe in.
Leadership Takes Many Forms
Leadership is the ability to set a direction and coordinate the actions of others in implementing what is required to realize your goal(s). Dean Harder is a long time Covenant Group client.
3 Things We Often Miss During Strategic Conversations
When most people think of strategic planning, they usually think of some sort of periodic gathering where a group of people engage in a ritual of deciding where the future
Why You Need to Put Your Life First
For much of our adult life, we spend more time at work than in any other area of our lives. As a result, we often plan our life around our
The Changing Landscape of Philanthropy
It’s that time of year when we think of giving back – to those we love and to those in need. As I reflected on this topic myself, I was
Generosity of Spirit – A Defining Characteristic
Helping people is at the core of everything Murray Neilson does. A value is a thing or condition people act upon to get and to keep. A value is a vector, a
Lessons From the Man Who Helped Make Micheal Jordan
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2021 | 12:00 PM 1:00 PM Recognized as the most influential agent in NBA history, David Falk is known for his brutal honesty and candor. As someone who
Word of Mouth is the Most Powerful Form of Marketing
How do you become known? In a digital world, what is marketing? Most people view marketing as a cost. A good approach to marketing starts with the impact you make on
How To Have Effective Networking Conversations
You can have everything in life you want, if you will just help other people get what they want. —Zig Ziglar To get what we want in life, we all need to
The Network Effect
Networks are a major source of wealth creation. In the 20th Century, hierarchical companies dominated the economic landscape. The classic example was the automotive industry. Henry Ford redefined wealth creation
Why Financial Statements Are Important?
Financial management is critical to the ongoing health and vitality of a business. Financial statements are the vital life signs that tell how the business is doing. It is important for
The Blind Spot that Could End It All for Your Business
As trusted advisors, we often learn that many entrepreneurs are running their business cash on cash. It might surprise you to learn that the financial aspects of their business are
Building Your Brand – Mastering The Power of Attracting Your Clients
WEDNESDAY, JULY 14, 2021 | 12:00 PM 1:00 PM Traditionally, we pursued prospects and converted them to clients. Today, high performers master the power of attraction.In building your brand, you have
The Drive To Excel
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30, 2021 | 12:00 PM 1:00 PM John Nicola founded Nicola Wealth in 1994 after 20 years in the financial services industry. He provides strategic leadership to Nicola Wealth,
A High Performing Team Increases the Quality of Your Own Work
When you change the relationships in your life, you change your life. As a teenager, I played a lot of soccer. There was a period in my life when I would
Resilience and Family Business
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16, 2021 | 12:00 PM 1:00 PM Michelle leads Deloitte Canada’s Family Enterprise Consulting practice, working with family businesses, family offices and wealthy families on issues of governance and
The Changing Financial Advisory Practice
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2, 2021 | 12:00 PM 1:00 PM Protecting families is the main reason Terry Zavitz loves insurance. After 37 years in the business, Terry knows that disability and life