Insights & Perspectives

December is chaos in retail—while others slow down, we speed up. If your business can’t run without you, it’s a job, not a business. This week, I share why letting go fuels growth, how to pass on expertise without lowering standards, and why scaling means replicating thinking, not just systems. Build people—people build the business.

At SJ Consulting, “employees are heard” is how we work. From rethinking Asana project management to shaping workflows around real needs, collaboration and trust drive us. When someone says, “this isn’t working,” it’s a chance to build better—together. See how openness and solutions turn feedback into lasting change.

Bad morning? Don’t let it define your day. Productivity isn’t about motivation—it’s about valuing the right things and acting with intention. In this post, I share how my “Energizing Five” became the “Energizing Three,” why people are my top productivity hack, and how planned action builds momentum faster than any pep talk.

Early in my career, I faced a challenge I wasn’t ready for. The choice I made then shaped how I lead today—not through having all the answers, but through how I respond when I don’t. This article explores leadership that earns trust through presence, not certainty—something you might relate to if you’ve felt pressure before you were ready.

From dojo to boardroom—how martial arts shaped a consulting mindset. In this article, Sean shares how a background in precision, discipline, and teaching led to building small, high-impact teams that deliver big results. Learn why scaling through focus, not volume, creates better outcomes—for clients and consultants alike.

Tired of repeating yourself? From onboarding to client support, repetition drains time and creates gaps. In this piece, we show how smart documentation turns one-time effort into lasting efficiency. Teach once, share widely, and scale without burnout. Let your documentation do the heavy lifting. Capture. Share. Scale.

What does “people first” really mean? At SJ-Consulting, growing our team sparked reflection on how we support one another. In this piece, we share the values behind our human-centered approach—flexibility, honest conversations, and celebration—because when you care for people, everything else follows.

At SJ Consulting, we see small feedback as a big deal. It's not petty—it's powerful. The tiniest suggestion can sharpen our work, prevent future issues, and help teams grow. In this piece, we explore how early, thoughtful feedback builds a culture of care, drives better outcomes, and scales excellence from the start.

“I don’t know” might be the smartest thing you say today. At SJ Consulting, we’ve learned that in retail planning, humility isn’t weakness—it’s precision. Great results often begin not with quick answers, but sharper questions. Our latest post explores how saying “I don’t know” builds trust, avoids bad assumptions, and unlocks better thinking.