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CJ McClanahan is a dynamic, powerful, and engaging writer and public speaker. CJ’s counsel and expertise in business management and leadership is sought after by numerous publications throughout central Indiana.
CJ in the IBJ
CJ’s Leadership column is published quarterly by the Indianapolis Business Journal:
NOV 29, 2004
Every top-notch leader needs a powerful vision
MAR 28-APR. 3, 2005
What does it really mean to have integrity?
JUNE 27-JULY 3, 2005
Is your staff focused on where your firm needs to go?
OCT 31-NOV 6, 2005
Do you inspire your staff? Try it - you may like it
JAN 30-FEB 5, 2006
Top employees don't deserve the 'leased car' treatment
MAY 29-JUNE 4, 2006
Consistency key to influencing employees' behavior
SEP 25-OCT 1, 2006
Are you a genius or an idiot? Just ask your employees
JAN 29-FEB 4, 2007
Keep gathering new ideas, but don't try them all
MAY 28, 2007
Negative company culture could doom bottom line
SEP 24-30, 2007
Good leaders hold employees accountable for their actions
JAN 28, 2008
Everyone benefits if you take time to mentor employees
MAY 2008
Avoid ‘analysis paralysis’ when implementing new ideas
DEC 29 2008
The bright spot on dark days needs to be you
FEB 23 2009
How to innovate your way out of this recession
JUNE 29, 2009
Do you run your workday, or do you let it run you?
The “37 Most Common Mistakes Made By Small Business Owners”
CJ is also the author of the popular series, “The 37 Most Common Mistakes Made by Business Owners.” Check back regularly for another installment!
Being Consistently Inconsistent
Forgetting to Test and Measure
Ignoring the Importance of Culture
Letting Your Team Fill the Middle of the Loyalty Spectrum
Neglecting to Set Clear Expectations
Neglecting to Carefully Track Key Sales Indicators
Neglecting to Analyze and Understand Margins
Not Understanding the Relationship between Cash Flow and Net Income
Relying on the Sales Force to do all of the Selling
Spending Too Much (or too little) on Advertising
Spending Too Much Time on Administration
Taking Your Customers for Granted
Treating Every Customer the Same
Underestimating the Importance of Powerful Goals
Let’s Talk Business™
CJ is the host of central Indiana’s most popular radio program for entrepreneurs and small business owners. Let’s Talk Business is a fast paced, informative and entertaining radio program for entrepreneurs that airs every Sunday, live at Noon.
Click here to download any of CJ’s past shows.
Monday Inspiration
Each Monday, CJ will start you off with a simple bit of inspiration that will help you start your week focused, positive and eager to find new opportunities.
Click here to sign up.
What others are saying...
"I now have an understanding of how to truly develop goals vs. just hearing that I need to do them. I learned how to develop systems that I immediately put into effect in my practice in terms of accountability and tracking. However, to me, the most beneficial piece was the coaching received on developing my Business’ Purpose (vision). Affirming the reason for why I am in business was inspirational and led us to our best year ever." Read More
