Stop being a slave to your business. Free yourself from Business Overwhelm. Accomplish your biggest dreams.
High Performance is when everyone in your business becomes a contributing partner in the business freeing you from day to day task management and allowing you to be the leader you dream of being.
Are You Ready?
If you’ve been wondering why your business, instead of making you feel proud and accomplished, is making you feel enslaved…its The Golden Handcuffs.
- Maybe you’ve risked your time, your savings, your sense of self to give birth to your “baby”—your dream business—only to discover that your “baby” requires constant babysitting.
If so, you are not alone. Many entrepreneurs, business owners, and executives feel that way.
Here’s the good news: It’s amazing how easy it is to break free of the Golden Handcuffs once you know what to do. Not only did I develop Mordam Records into a $10 million business, I earned employee loyalty that is nearly unheard-of today.
- “Everybody was treated fairly.” “People trusted each other.” “Everyone was allowed to have an opinion.” “I really felt like people wanted to be there.” “Ruth was never on our backs or in our faces.” “When you feel a part of it, it fuels the vibe of the company.” “I’m happy and proud that I worked at Mordam.”
When your employees are saying things like this about you and your business, you have a sense of shared ownership that traditional-thinking companies just don’t have. And that feeling of shared ownership is the key to your freedom.
What are your goals?
- Enjoying your family
- Traveling
- Publishing books
- Launching web products
- Building multi-million dollar businesses
- Doubling revenue…even in the current economic climate
The freedom to do any of these things may be worth more to you than any amount of fortune or fame. I can tell you how I broke free of the Golden Handcuffs and how I become High Performing. I’d like you to know how you can too.
How did I become the Million Dollar Leadership Coach?
I became a punk rocker in 1979 at the age of nineteen. I wasn’t a musician or in a band. I was a fan. I became a part of something bigger than myself. I was a disc jockey, a magazine publisher, a record producer, and an entrepreneur. I started Mordam Records in 1983 so I could support musicians, producers, writers, artists, and the scene by having integrity. I was in the right place at the right time. I started distributing Dead Kennedys’ records and Maximum Rock n Roll Magazine. By the time Nirvana was hitting the pop charts, then Green Day went platinum, I was running a ten million-dollar distribution company.
This is what I learned over time and now understand at a visceral level: People want to feel valued and appreciated for their contribution. Period
First: Stop Managing and Start Leading
- Become a leader.
- Become a communicator, not a know-it-all.
- Operate from trust and respect.
- Get everyone moving in the same direction.
- Don’t run you business alone.
Second: Implement 4 key practices that will transform you and your business
- Make other people successful.
- Use great communication systems.
- Involve employees in the profitability of your business.
- Run your business by and with measurable results.
Third: : Take these steps
- Articulate your clear and compelling vision.
- Have open, consensus-building meetings.
- Allow your team to manage the work.
- Tie compensation to the profitability of your business.
The Key to the Golden Handcuffs
Start by reading the book. The upcoming audio series will take you deeper. In the meantime you are welcome to sign up to my newsletter and receive free instructional and motivational videos that will keep you moving ahead.
You can certainly do this alone. These practices are just that: practices. As a 20 year yogini, I know that it is the ritual practice that changes your life. In the way that Yoga has changed my life, getting rid of your handcuffs is a practice too.
But here is what I have experienced time and time again: Change comes quicker when you do it with others. As soon as I added a teacher, a class or a coach into my practice change was magnified. Why? Practice takes ritual and accountability. Group energy is powerful.
I combine one on one coaching to support your leadership role with mastermind groups to deepen your leadership practice.
Who is holding you accountable? Who is asking you the deeper questions that will create the breakthroughs you want?
Testimonials:
“Ruth’s valuable experience in marketing, human resources and accountability have helped me develop these practical skills for my business. After only a few months using Ruth’s coaching and working with the TAB Board, my business has set a course in a newly-focused direction, with increased satisfaction for me and my staff.” Jennifer Wilkerson, Attorney at Law
“Ruth’s coaching and my TAB board have transformed my thinking and my business. The combination of her insight and resources is priceless!” Penny Lane Crull, Owner, Business Matters
“I am a very busy business owner with huge goals. I gave up trying to manage these goals on my own and instead sought out someone who could perfectly balance big-thinking with strategic implementation. That someone is Ruth Schwartz. Ruth’s weekly input on my business keeps me focused on the most important tasks and prevents me from “majoring on minor things”. She excels at bringing complex issues into amazing clarity. She knows when to push, and she knows when to back off. I give Ruth much credit for the fact that in a really tough economy our company will record it’s most profitable year ever.” Jeff Shore, Owner Jeff Shore Consulting
Ruth assisted us by providing coaching services for one of our professionals who was challenged in adapting to a new role. Through a handful of one on one meetings, Ruth was able to vet the specific issues in communication and perspective that could be addressed by all parties to get to a position of mutual understanding. Thanks to Ruth’s work, our employee felt that we were truly interested in developing her career and is a productive member of our team. Our team has benefited greatly and better understands the role of this professional in our team environment.” Tom Larsen, Partner, Green Smart
“I love working with Ruth. She is an amazing coach. She keeps me focused, holds my feet to the fire so I get things done, and challenges me to grow in other directions. I can’t recommend her services enough!” Carol White, Winter Street Design, partner
“Ruth is a wonderful coach and caring person who truly desires her clients to succeed in their business. She helps you see things in a new perspective and helps you bring life to plans that currently exist only in concept. I would (and often do!) highly recommend Ruth for any business owner or manager that needs help with clarity, direction, and management tools.” Heather Featherston, GM, Lifetime Adoption
“Ruth has an amazing ability to organize and present essential information about business management in a way that is very meaningful and easy to understand. I have learned so much in such a short amount of time and was inspired to put it to use in my business. Her hand outs are good reference material that I keep.” Judy Nichols, Certified Public Accountant, Partner,
“I have hired Ruth on several occasions and find her services to be of great value. Ruth really knows how to motivate people and bring out the best in them. Her knowledge of business process, coupled with her great energy makes Ruth a smart choice for people looking for business coaching.” Robert Trent ,Executive Director, Sierra Commons
“Ruth has helped me to determine my business & personal vision and then put processes in place that keep me on track. If you want to take your business to a higher level, Ruth can help. “Ed Townsend, owner, Grass Valley Sign
Watch this video to hear and see many business owners talk about Leadership Coaching and Mastermind Business Leadership Groups.
