Business longevity results from tenacity, small wins that compound, and saying “no” decisively. When you shape your decisions with nonnegotiables providing constraints, there is less to evaluate with regard to removing overwhelm and freeing up time to spend doing the real deep work necessary to build a thriving business. Effective communication is …

Adapt! Change! Evolve! These are the three things necessary to create a lasting business. The fuel for success is determining your business purpose — that as the company develops and evolves, it continues to be fulfilling even as customers and technologies change. The insight that reflection brings is highly undervalued. Many of us use data to refl…

Leading your team requires a variation of the skills you’ve developed to lead yourself. Communication becomes exponentially important — not only to create expectations about how to do the work, but also to celebrate success and meet each person where they are at (i.e., so they understand their goals align with the company’s). Tim Fortescue, Founder…

It is important to understand the fundamentals of accounting to be able to make good business decisions. This includes having an outside set of eyes that are honed from the manner in which technology is changing the way CPAs work. Data is necessary to know where you’ve been so you can make the most informed decisions possible. That means collecting…

It's incredible how often we can hold ourselves back from growth by not doing the critical work. But the truth is, with intention, awareness, and conscious choice, we can cultivate effective decision-making and become true leaders. Knowing ourselves and our team can unlock our full potential and achieve great things. Surrounding yourself with indiv…

The disparity between the desired and actual image may limit business growth, making office changes essential for real revenue change. Elevating your office/work space attracts the clients you want to attract for real business growth. Entrepreneurs and healing arts practitioners must recognize that the story being told is crucial for connecting wit…

Embrace repetition. It changes more than your own perspective (clarity!) with understanding. Your business goals have a higher chance of completion with higher quality outcomes when everyone is moving in the same direction. Measurement and results directly relate to how well you, and your team, understand the goal. Intentional and inevitably repeti…

Regardless of company size and growth goals, your ability to make conscious choices about investing in the long-term versus getting to market, knowing what is a priority versus what is disguised as one, and your strengths and weaknesses will directly influence your success. Growth is difficult. The more understanding and clarity you have about your…

While discipline is crucial, the unwavering consistency propels you towards your goals. Prioritizing the right work becomes a cornerstone — building, learning, growing, and managing energy converges in how your plan becomes a reality with the time, energy, and money you have to invest. How you align expectations with the reality of your situation i…

At the core of our ability to lead ourselves effectively is a set of values that drives our decision-making. By understanding and embracing these values, we can make intentional choices that align with our personal and professional goals. This includes having the courage to say no when necessary and saying yes to opportunities that align with our v…

Time is a precious resource, and how we spend it reflects our priorities to the rest of the company. The decisions we make based on the data we collect and analyze significantly impact the performance and credibility of our organizations. By intentionally setting aside time for reflection, assessment, and evaluation, we gain greater clarity on what…

The Economist Intelligence Unit has conducted a survey on the importance of prioritizing and funding the appropriate initiatives and projects for businesses to remain competitive. The survey results have indicated that 86% of respondents believe that prioritizing and funding the right initiatives and projects is essential for companies to stay comp…

A workplace's culture is shaped by how work is done and how it connects different functions and individuals. When things don't go as planned, diving deeper and identifying what causes the undesirable outcomes is essential. The information you uncover can then be used to bring about positive change, which involves recognizing and unlearning certain …

Discover the power of intentional sabbaticals in designing your company's next level of growth. Release yourself from stress and break free from what has been holding you back. Innovation requires stepping outside of our comfort zones and embracing new perspectives. Letting go allows us to see possibilities and opportunities we may have never imagi…

Developing mental flexibility is crucial for cultivating resilience in both personal and professional realms. One of the ways to build mental flexibility is by being fully present in the moment and avoiding distractions that may hinder our ability to adapt to change. Taking a pause when faced with a challenging situation can also help us gain persp…

To achieve business growth, it is important to have a sharp focus on your industry, maintain good financial health, and adopt a growth mindset. Foundational decisions based on company values and work ethics play a crucial role in ensuring the longevity of your business. Mental fog and decision fatigue are silent and dangerous to a business focused …

The energy you bring determines your success. And then putting intentional effort into the 4 Cs, your self-care, and the ability to communicate creates your generative mindset to risk taking the next step. Consistency sounds easy, and it is - at first. What makes it hard is the lack of certain results within a certain time, comparing yourself to ot…

What’s your organization’s mantra? Can you see the understanding of this driving focus in the way your company makes decisions, its presentation in the marketplace, and the way the team does work? Both software and hardware technologies (including robotics and drones) are opportunities for your organization to remain competitive while achieving you…

Formalized or not, we all seek points of view (maybe even validation) to check ourselves. Being on the right track, getting results, and making the best decisions are weighty responsibilities. By default, it is commonly thought that confidence comes from knowledge. In actuality, confidence comes from being tuned in. How do you make the right decisi…

The high performance begins with you. Putting a priority on getting to know yourself and reflecting (on failures and successes) allows you to choose what learning you consciously want to take forward. The intersection of what makes you unique, the impact you want to make, and what drives you are the critical elements to the customized definition of…

Your business plan is a tool to know what not to do. This dynamic tool allows you to include core information about how you do your work, your company's impact, and what opportunities are the right ones to pursue. Finding winfinity (win-win-win) is possible by shifting the lens you look through. Whether internal growth and development of people and…

All you need are the right words that reach the right people at the right time. Easy, right? Yes, when you can provide the time for discovery and development when creating marketing messages and stories. Your customers are savvy, and to claim a spot in their crowded brain space requires diligence to maintain objectivity. It is time to acknowledge y…

Recognizing the warning signs of decision fatigue, decreased work quality, and heightened stress can make all the difference in securing the success of your business. Staying focused and committed to achieving your goals takes discipline and determination. The crucial lesson to be learned is to trust your instincts as part of the decision-making pr…

Be OK with making mistakes. Decision-making inherently has a risk element, and knowing how you make decisions with imperfect information is a reminder that you are human — and also helps with a better understanding of the cascading results of making a choice. Whether it’s time-sensitive, a risk of looming stagnation, or more information is necessar…

During her appearance on the Smashing The Plateau podcast with David Shriner-Cahn, Jess Dewell shared insights on how businesses can ignite their engines and achieve their goals. She also discussed her methods for helping clients succeed and the key traits required to flourish as a consultant. Additionally, Jess highlighted the importance of weekly…

What you are drawn to is a clue to how you can add value to the world around you. Regardless of scale, each purposeful action and intention creates an opportunity for you or another to keep moving an idea forward. Wherever your curiosity takes you and the problems you choose to work on, be intentional. It takes commitment to keep chipping away at a…

To meet and accept yourself is fundamental for showing up as you are, especially in a world where so many expectations exist outside of ourselves. That passion and drive are there, and the more you listen, the more you can define what success is for you — AND embrace the twists and turns of the journey from having a clear set of principles to live …

Growth is uncomfortable. Whether pushed (life change) or pulled (following your dream) toward the career and contribution you want, commitment is foundational. The beginning will be tactical: Creating a revenue stream Building a business pipeline Attracting the right people to work with you Time management, workflow to produce deliverables, and int…

Endings are often overlooked. We can push project dates and modify results expectations much easier than calling for a full-stop to review. It is easy to jump right into tactics to get results, yet we typically desire an overarching goal: more of something or a change to the way something is. Whether a product launch, your business’ story, or break…

To disrupt an industry, your company must tap into clear communication, be vigilant about minimizing groupthink, and create a sustainable work environment for high-performance teams. However, pressure can be amplified when you feel alone, and that comes from a lack of options. Empowered teams that feel their shared impact -and yet will take risks t…

The high performance begins with you. Putting a priority on getting to know yourself and reflecting (on failures and successes) allows you to choose what learning you consciously want to take forward. The intersection of what makes you unique, the impact you want to make, and what drives you are the critical elements to the customized definition of…

Every business has inefficiencies and deficiencies, and having this reality clearly in mind is necessary to determine how to grow your business from the inside. Investing energy and resources into who you already have on your team is a time commitment. Of course, once you hire the right people, the imperative becomes understanding how their goals c…

Strategically looking forward shows what opportunities, goals, and problems make the most sense to focus on. Results from the time and energy spent working to deliver your product directly relate to your commitment to choosing the following best action to move the business forward. Prioritizing high-value activities that were thoughtfully selected …

You make all decisions with imperfect information, leading to several scenarios: walking right into a blind spot, missing a key point of view, or maybe even downplaying the risk. The clarity of and commitment to your initiatives determines success. Make sure you have a peer group — from a mastermind to a board of directors — whom you can talk with …

More than just influencing outcomes, how you make decisions impacts your next step, your relationships, and also tests your values. Leaning into your personality and strengths, recognizing your weaknesses as a leader, inform how, when, and what you do when showing up for your company and employees. In this show, you will learn to recognize if you a…

Effective communication requires intention. Intention requires time and effort, both of which are in short supply in our demanding world. The first thing we must do to address this particular problem is to recognize that there are areas we've overlooked in our communication. Christopher Wallace, President and Co-founder of Innerview, Michael O'Brie…

Initially published by Debra Eckerling, host of The DEB Show. Find out more about this podcast at https://bit.ly/3BehalO. On this episode of The DEB Show, hot Debra Eckerling wraps up a month of #GoalChatLive "health" topics with a conversation on Corporate Health. Jess Dewell, Managing Partner, Red Direction, and Lance Robbins, Director of Talent …

With a wide range of meanings, a pivot can secretly be shiny-object syndrome, necessary because of industry change or nuances in how you do business. The clarity needed to know what the pivot is and if it is the right time comes from reflection and understanding exactly how that pivot will improve business. Pivoting requires you to know who you are…

We dig into the question: how often does your organization assess its strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats to understand the current business climate? Daily integration of your organization's SWOT knowledge brings necessary information into day-by-day, impactful decision-making. You will hear how to use the information to assess the cu…

Initially published by Mitchell Levy, host of Thought Leader Life. Find out more about this podcast at https://bit.ly/3Y1yPHl Push your business to the next level beyond its plateau with flexibility and purposeful action. This episode features thought leader and expert Jess Dewell, growth entrepreneur, founder and managing partner of Red Direction,…

The capacity for rapid change comes down to our adaptability. In this broadcast, you will learn more about the three questions that companies are asking right now, the importance of time management and elements of agile leadership that prepare your company for rapid change. Jess Dewell interviews Kathy Atkins, CEO of The Lattitude Group; Tom Libelt…

Good leadership is a tricky subject. There is no single way to lead well. To be a good leader, you must be consistent. It's not hard work; it is ongoing work. Jess Dewell discusses elements of good leadership with guest appearances from Terry "Starbucker" St. Marie, angel investor, Amy Charity, author and speaker, and Jeffry Caudle, technology star…

What is the framework necessary to level up yourself as a leader? Your relentless pursuit of serving customers by solving problems drives your success and is the foundation for the way business is done in your organization. Use the framework outlined in this interview to remain aware of the highest priority initiatives and the effort necessary to a…

How leaders respond to their mistakes fortifies or erodes trust within the organization. Your actions are a model for those around you. Reflection on our past actions allows us to choose what action to take next. Using reflection and thoughtful questions, you can choose the learning to take away from mistakes. Those lessons are what help you bounce…

Initially published by Kiley Peters, host of Welcome to Eloma. Find out more about this podcast at https://apple.co/3VXjRAc Being an entrepreneur is all about making things happen. But part of making things happen is knowing when to say yes and when to say no. In this episode of the Welcome to Eloma podcast, Jess Dewell joins Kiley Peters, and they…

How can we recognize what’s out of our control and then adapt to the change we face? Integrating learning, pausing to assess, and accessing your awareness are the three things we can use anytime to face uncertainty. When we take more time to work on our business, reflect, and seek out new knowledge, we get a better baseline to work from. We can use…

Knowing the bottom line is vital to maximizing what you get from your business. Understanding the mechanics is also important — how you make money, what difference you make in the world, what you can be best at and why you are doing what you do. In this broadcast, you will discover how to shift your thinking to have a successful business the way yo…

You can use four measures to face your business future with confidence. Combine these measures with several commonly associated challenges and you will take away proactive ideas about where to put your resources to navigate disruption. You will experience disruption in your business within the next 12 months. While grit and vulnerability matter, yo…

Not noticing the signs of decision fatigue, a decline in work quality, and increased stress can lead to the perfect storm that can potentially destroy your business. Keeping your head in the game and staying disciplined to see big change is difficult. The lessons that come from such dedication to building a thriving business include: remembering yo…

Your commitment to supporting your team is more complex than ever before. The ability to help others move through tough situations comes from knowing your boundaries and the boundaries around the way your company completes work. How we approach our work — identify then solve a problem, reduce costs, produce more, and follow a process for efficiency…