Is this a Happy Valentine's Day for you and yoru business or is it another day in a love/hate relationsip?

Stop talking! Let me finish my sentence! WAIT! How often are we saying this or thinking this in our communication today? Why do people monopolize conversations? What can I do about it? Check it out.

Sometimes, all you have to do is be there and listen. Nothing more is needed. Allow someone to be open without interrupting, judgement, or input.

We all have greatness within us, but many never let it come through. Playing small is one way we allow our fears to control our destiny.

Stay calm and business on! Being able to control your environment and your thoughts to maintain calmness will open up your thinking. Life is easier without the drama. Breathe.

Innovation knows no boundaries or limits. If you believe in yourself and in what you are doing, there is never a bad time to take the leap. It may just change the world.

Being in sync with your environment and having a supportive environment are components to bringing out the best of you. Does your environment match what you want?

Why are you in business? The answer to this question drives every decision you will make. Get clear on it and set your path in the right direction

Peace, love, and understanding. Thanks Elvis (Costello) for putting this phrase into my head today. I've been singing all morning.

What's meant for me will always be

The Libby Means Business Podcast is now available on YouTube. New interviews will be published weekly. Enjoy.

Merry Christmas to all. Here are some gifts from me to you!

Chi follows Energy. Energy follows thoughts. When you control your thoughts, you open up yourself to getting what you want.

It's your choice to either live up to expectations or down to expectations. How do you harness your powers to differentiate and thirve?

Being the weird one has its perks. Harness the uniqueness of you toward a higher goal. Its great to be you!

When the going gets tough, the tough know to celebrate their success and bounce forward!

Smile though your heart is aching/ Smile even though it's breaking/ When there are clouds in the sky, you'll get by/ If you smile through your fear and sorrow/ Smile and maybe tomorrow

Setting and reinforcing boundaries is a key aspect of self care and self respect.

What makes you and your business stand apart from the rest? Is this an attribute that is valued and sought by your prospects? Time to think it through.

We are fortunate to have many areas in our lives to be grateful for and express our gratitude. Take a minute and recognize them.

Victimhood is a choice. You can choose to break the cycle and empower your thoughts to bring you out of a loser mentality..

Another C.R. seems likely. There are still actions to take and work to do to position your firm for FY2024 spending.

We celebrate life and we celebrate death. How will you be remembered? What is your contribution to this lifetime?

You know what you are doing and are probably good at it. Give yourself the credit for your accomplishments, knowledge, and actions!

Don' t let the daily grind wear you down and undermine your self-confidence. You are enough!

Watch what thoughts you allow to enter your head. What you think, you become. so take the time to start reprogramming thoughts that no longer serve you.

We are all being watched . You can control your image through being purposeful in your words and actions.

Best Value evaluation of proposals is not always transparent, so you need to make it easy for the government to see the value you provide and defend the decision to select your firm.

You do crappy things to others. Maybe intentionally, maybe not. Regardless, realize that you are the one who is being the jerk. You can control ourself and change your behavior.

Deciding what solicitations are best for your company, the "go/no go" decision has implications beyond just winning the work.

Capitalize on the downtime as the government is gridlocked. Identify what is holding your firm back and dive in to address it during this time to be ready for reopening and a surge of activity.

On-site employees and the firms who provide them are dinged during the shutdown. There is no way to recoup the lost hours/revenue, so what are the choices?

This is an exciting time of year, with fiscal year end spending and awards. Did you get your share of contracts and funding?

Authenticity is your super-power. No one else is you, so take advantage of it, be strong, and show the world your true self!

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Without the processes in place, this promotional event was a complete customer service failure and damaging to the reputation of a local favorite restaurant.

Lessons learned from the Barbie movie. There are true mindset lessons to be learned and applied in our business world.

Make the decision. That is the first step toward change. Once you commit and act, then the change can happen at warp speed. It is up to you. Decide!

Sometimes, you have to break the mold and step out of your comfort zone. Don't let others' fears hold you back. Be bold. Be strong.

Is keeping 100 percent private the right choice for you? There are pros and cons to sharing information. Differentiating based on the situation is key.

How is your progress half way through the calendar year? Are you meeting goals? Do you need to adjust? Take a look at performance to adjust the path forward.

You are your own worst critic. Let it go and forgive yourself. Once you let go, you are free to move forward.

One of five rules of life provided by author Tom Friedman. Be "optimistically pessimistic", meaning to be excited for the new opportunity, but expect the worst.

Spring is a time to bloom. Take hold of your business and sprout through the barriers holding you back.

It is up to you to define your measure of success. Stop comparing yourself to others and decide what you want.

Are you excellent technically, but invisible? How you present yourself affects your business. Don't be the ugly duckling anymore.

Would you do whatever it takes to make an impact? Where do you stop on your journey? Are you able to power through adversity?

Are you a champion or a perennial middle of the pack performer? Become a champion by knowing what differentiates your firm.

You did the best you could. Love yourself. Celebrate yourself. Be proud of who you are and what you have accomplished!

What does your business do? Simple answer: "I help business owners get unstuck so they can make the critical decisions to move forward and free up their time".

Business was your dream. You committed your life to it and tied your identity to it. Now you are out -kicked out, burnt out, tuned out, washed out, pushed out. OUT. Look for the opportunity!

It all started with making the decision, then taking action. Take the first step. Be fearless. It will all work out as it is meant to be.

Keeping your word is important. Few remember good performance, but all remember who dropped the ball, was difficult to work with, and who made the rest of the team scramble.

Genuine connection with a few people is more profitable than imposing yourself on 100 people. Networking can be beneficial if done properly.

People who behave badly only affect you if you let them.

Do you have grievances to clear? Are you able to put them in the past and move forward? Festivus! A holiday for the Rest Of Us!

People want to be appreciated and acknowledged. Let the good ones know that they are important to you and live in gratitude that they touched your life.

All relationships run their course. Once you've spotted hostage situations, figure out how to get away. There is no upside. Both sides are no longer aligned .

Put yourself first. Don't get distracted as the people around you will try to hold you back. Once you've made the decision, you are ready to do the work to make the change.

You can reprogram your mind to be a stronger, happier, more secure you. Then you are ready to present your best self and carry out your purpose with the strength and assuredness to make an impact.

A coach is a tool for business owners. I draw from all my experience, using coaching, consulting, and training tools customized to each client. and their business.