The Gray Cat Blog
A growing library of practical business articles and insights created to help entrepreneurs, small business owners, franchisees, and multi-unit operators strengthen leadership, improve operations, drive growth, and build more profitable organizations.
 At Gray Cat, one of the areas of expertise is Interim Executive Management.
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Managing a retail store is tough work.
Between operations, merchandising, marketing and facility upkeep, retail business owners have their hands full. Managing the details of retail is the difference...
Recently, I appeared on the Big Pixel Biz/Dev Podcast and we discussed entrepreneurial motivation.
While there is no silver-bullet in starting your own company, many reach out to me for guidance simp...
 What is the quickest way to reduce stress and achieve greater balance in your life?
In my opinion, it’s developing better time management skills. I know, I know, it sounds "riveting”, but it is tru...
Recently, I appeared on the Jada Willis Experience Podcast where she asked me how Gray Cat tackles projects. Â In part of my response, I outline that I am not your typical "consultant" since I dive int...
Become an Effective and Ethical Leader
Effective leadership involves a myriad of skillsets that when properly combined and executed creates a dynamic leader that is capable of taking their teams to l...
One of the core philosophies of Gray Cat is “more than consulting, we actually get work done.” Â
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Recently, I appeared on the Big Pixel podcast where we chatted on a number of business topics including incentives for employees.
Here is a minute-long clip on an incentive program we tied to overall...
Gray Cat often gets asked to step into a senior-level role to manage an enterprise-wide project (https://www.graycatenterprises.com/blog/project-management)Â
We get tasked with leading the project ...