by CJ McClanahan | Sep 16, 2020 | Podcast
(Download Episode Here) (Subscribe to the Podcast Here) (Connect with CJ) Is it possible to get satisfaction from all your hard work? CJ McClanahan discusses The Achiever’s Compass, an assessment to identify the exact tactics you can employ to decrease stress and...
by CJ McClanahan | Sep 10, 2020 | Blog
We all feel them. When you feel these emotions,* you’re rehearsing a mistake you’ve made in the past or anxious that the future is going to be awful. The problem is, these past and future moments are largely (if not completely) out of your control. However, there is a...
by CJ McClanahan | Sep 3, 2020 | Blog
“Is it time to sell my business/quit my job/downsize…?” Over the past several months, I’ve heard this question over and over from the leaders I advise. They’re wondering… is it all worth it? Overachieving professionals (myself included) tend to...
by CJ McClanahan | Sep 3, 2020 | Blog
But focus is worth the effort. Intellectually speaking, life is simple. We make it complex by constantly searching for the “silver bullet” solution to our challenges. This chase leads to an endless stream of books, podcasts, webinars, and self-help gurus. Maybe it’s...
by CJ McClanahan | Sep 1, 2020 | Podcast
(Download Episode Here) (Subscribe to the Podcast Here) (Connect with CJ) CJ McClanahan lays out how to pivot your understanding of what your customers need and the value you bring. Mentioned in the Podcast: Take The Achiever’s Compass Assessment A Beautiful...
by CJ McClanahan | Aug 27, 2020 | Blog
Contentment. Joy. Peace. Each word means something different, but they have one thing in common. You want what they deliver more than anything else in the world. Up until now, you’ve convinced yourself that what you want is more “success,” which you likely define as,...
by CJ McClanahan | Aug 20, 2020 | Blog
We have answers to every question we could possibly imagine. How long should I leave salmon on the grill? Google it. Which career is best for my skill sets? There’s a webinar this Tuesday at noon for job seekers. Is it better to buy or lease that new car? There’s an...
by CJ McClanahan | Aug 13, 2020 | Blog
It’s reading. I tried camping (it lasted one weekend), and I don’t have the patience for golf. This means that I have been absorbing professional/personal development and best business practices for the last 17 years. And all of that information is worth…...
by CJ McClanahan | Aug 6, 2020 | Blog
“Know thyself.” – Plato Immediately following college, I enrolled in law school. It lasted less than one semester. Looking back, it’s crystal clear that me and law school were a bad fit. At the time, I was certain that I was destined to argue in front of the Supreme...
by CJ McClanahan | Jul 1, 2020 | Podcast
(Download Episode Here) (Subscribe to the Podcast Here) (Connect with CJ) CJ McClanahan gives you five tactics to start identifying and living out the purpose of your life. What We Discuss in this Episode: In any crisis, we ask, “What am I doing with my life?” and...
by CJ McClanahan | Jun 25, 2020 | Blog
We’re all having a “soul searching” moment. Our lives have been shaken, and it leaves us wondering, “What’s the meaning behind all this?” It’s normal – and healthy – to ask that question. I have had many of these moments in my...
by CJ McClanahan | Jun 11, 2020 | Blog
You choose who you will become. In between when you first feel an emotion (anger, joy, frustration, sadness, etc.), and when you show an outward behavior (scream, smile, punch a hole through a wall, etc.) there’s a space. It’s in this space that you decide how...
by CJ McClanahan | Jun 5, 2020 | Blog
Leading in uncertainty I’ve had to answer the following questions far more than I would like over the past several months: Should I furlough part of my staff?Is it OK to cut salaries to help save cash?How do you know when it’s time to lay off employees? Everyone is...
by CJ McClanahan | Jun 4, 2020 | Blog
Who do you trust when the world is screaming at you to panic? His name is Kevin and he looks like a slightly less athletic Peyton Manning. He’s who I turn to when I feel overwhelmed with information and opinions. He’s really smart and brings a rational approach that...
by CJ McClanahan | Jun 1, 2020 | Podcast
(Download Episode Here) (Subscribe to the Podcast Here) (Connect with CJ) CJ McClanahan unpacks how to shift your mindset so that you are growing your business and your career again. What We Discuss in this Episode: Who we were before we experienced COVID-19 How to...
by CJ McClanahan | May 22, 2020 | Blog
The new reality of novel coronavirus Batten down the hatches! We did that. We stockpiled necessities. (Despite the fact that we have a water filtration system in our house, a panicked CJ bought 3 giant packages of bottled water – they will last until 2024.) We cut...
