by Michael O. "Coop" Cooper | Dec 11, 2015 | Ask the Coach, Change, Coaching, Entrepreneur.com, Leadership, Mindset
This article originally appeared on Entrepreneur.com Working with an executive coach can give invaluable support to entrepreneurs, sometimes making the difference between failure and success. When entrepreneurs are open-minded and enterprising enough to seek help,...
by Michael O. "Coop" Cooper | Apr 24, 2015 | Ask the Coach, Change, Coaching, Entrepreneur.com, Leadership, Mindset, Strategies
This article originally appeared on Entrepreneur.com Gross profit. Sales revenue. Cash on hand. All of these are important metrics, but they may not be the most important metrics for your business. When I start working with a new client, I always ask which metrics...
by Michael O. "Coop" Cooper | Mar 23, 2015 | Brain Types, Change, Coaching, Entrepreneur.com, Leadership, Mindset, Right Brain, Strategies
This article originally appeared on Entrepreneur.com Creative entrepreneurs have a brain type that I call Innovators + Influencers. When we come up with ideas or make connections between disparate topics or subjects, it often comes in a “flash of brilliance.” While...
by Michael O. "Coop" Cooper | Dec 9, 2014 | Ask the Coach, Change, Coaching, Entrepreneur.com, Leadership
This article originally appeared on Entreprenuer.com If you’re already successful, why would you want to hire a coach? It’s not as if coaches have secret powers or have some deep-seated knowledge of your industry that could open the door to more success. Coaches are...
by Michael O. "Coop" Cooper | Jul 28, 2014 | Brain Types, Change, FastCompany.com, Leadership, Right Brain, Trends
This article originally appeared on FastCompany.com RIGHT-BRAINERS, YOUR TIME HAS COME–THIS IS THE AGE OF THE CREATIVE MIND. In the not-too-distant future, creatives will rule the world. I’m not just saying this because I consider myself a creative. The... by Michael O. "Coop" Cooper | May 28, 2014 | Change, Leadership, Trends, Uncategorized
Last week I recorded a radio show with Alison B. Gerlach, The Unapologetic Capitalist. Please listen in: http://www.iheart.com/talk/show/The-Unapologetic-Capitalist/?autoplay=true The Unapologetic Capitalist is a forum to cultivate and encourage the building of...