Authentically Me: How I Faced My Fears at the Inc. 5000 Conference
Authentically me. These are the words I chose to guide me through 2022. Little did I know, back in January, what this year would bring.
Making the Case for “Non-Work”: Thoughts From Red Sunflower Farm
My heart is full when my grandbabies spend the day with me on the farm.
Grow Your Profitability by 66% with Open Book Management
According to a 2021 NYU study, the average net income percentage for US companies was just 3%. To be clear, you could invest your money in the stock market and, historically, your returns would be significantly better than that.
Have You Heard? Sage Insight from Mackey McNeill
Our very own Mackey McNeill recently guested on the podcast Lift-Off with Energizing Results.
TribePod: What We’re Listening To
TribePod explores the present day and future world of work by interviewing authors, practitioners and luminaries in the HR space.
Archetypes with Meghan Markle: What We’re Listening To
Introducing Archetypes, a refreshing and dynamic new podcast where Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex dives into the labels that try to hold women back.
The Power of Letting Go: Thoughts From Red Sunflower Farm
My brave and infinitely curious granddaughter recently spent an afternoon at the farm exploring slugs, frogs, and other small creatures.
MACKEY’s Prosperity Ladder: A Systematic Progression Toward Your Grandest Goals
We are all about supporting your Big, Hairy, Audacious Goals (BHAGs). But we’re not just about encouraging you to reach for your dreams, we’re also about helping you make those BHAGs become a reality.
It’s All Thanks to You
We’ve been calling ourselves a 40-year overnight success, but as you know, success comes from many missteps, mistakes, and one or two genuinely fantastic failures. Over the last 40 years, we’ve reinvented ourselves repeatedly, all in service of you, our clients, and your BIG, BIG dreams.
A Roadmap to DEI
Studies from Harvard Business Review, Boston Consulting Group, McKinsey, and Clear Company show diversity has strong correlations with organizational performance. Diversity is not just a good thing to do, there is a strong business case for it.
Big Magic: What We’re Reading
Readers of all ages and walks of life have drawn inspiration and empowerment from Elizabeth Gilbert’s books for years. Now this beloved author digs deep into her own generative process to share her wisdom and unique perspective about creativity.
On the Importance of Feeling Heard: Thoughts From Red Sunflower Farm
This summer, on a hike in New Hope, PA, I stumbled upon a great blue heron. Wading in the waters, he approached two turtles.
How To Stay Calm in a Recession and Lead With Confidence
This isn’t my first recession rodeo. In fact, I’ve weathered seven in my adult life.
I graduated from high school during a period of hyperinflation. That year, I spent my Thanksgiving working a double at the Quick Stop my boyfriend managed.
2022 Q2 Economic Update
Since the beginning of the pandemic, over $5.2 trillion dollars have been pumped into the US Economy. The stimulus was successful in preventing catastrophic economic consequences. Unemployment is holding steady at 3.6%, wages are rising, and there are more jobs available than there are unemployed Americans. Coupled with robust consumer spending since the great reopening, it is easy to see why consumer demand has outstripped supply. Complicating the matter are continuing supply chain issues and the Russian-Ukraine war which in turn has resulted in rising inflation and higher interest rates.
Fear of the Unknown: Thoughts From Red Sunflower Farm
Recently, at an outdoor yoga class, I noticed a carpenter bee. She was doing her thing, boring holes in the wood. But unfortunately, she was also making the entire class nervous.
What Business Owners Can Learn From Home Organization Projects
We’ve all been there: Perhaps it’s your busy season at work, or you’ve just wrapped up an extended period of hosting house guests. As a result of your unusual busyness, things at home are in disarray.Your closets are busting at the seams after a period of neglect. For a while, you just keep shoving things in there with an “out of sight, out of mind” approach. But eventually, it becomes too much to ignore.
Atlas of the Heart: What We’re Reading
In Atlas of the Heart, Brown takes us on a journey through eighty-seven of the emotions and experiences that define what it means to be human.As she maps the necessary skills and an actionable framework for meaningful connection, she gives us the language and tools to access a universe of new choices and second chances—a universe where we can share and steward the stories of our bravest and most heartbreaking moments with one another in a way that builds connection.
Real Leaders Podcast Interview
Mackey McNeill, Founder & CEO of MACKEY, The Prosperity People & Why Settle sits down with Kevin Edwards of the Real Leaders Podcast (https://real-leaders.com/podcast/#) to talk about impactful leadership, balancing profitability & purpose, arguing for your own limitations and more. Check it out.
Business Lessons From an Abundant Crop of Homegrown Berries: Thoughts From Red Sunflower Farm
It’s berry season, which means if you stop by to visit me at Red Sunflower Farm, you’ll likely be inundated with the smell of strawberry jam simmering on the stove, offered a helping of strawberry shortcake, or served up a fresh salad topped with ruby red fruit.
The Profitability Triangle: Our Secret to Prosperous Projects — Every Time
What if there was a system that allowed you to consistently price your projects and ensure profitability?Ding, ding, ding!Enter The Profitability Triangle, our foolproof process for perfectly profitable projects.