Company Of One With Dale Callahan

A few years ago I was consulting with a telecom startup. One day the chairmen of the board (and primary investor) called me to ask a quick and simple question. “Dale will you take over as CEO?” I did not answer immediately - but somewhat out of obligation felt I needed to step up and take the reigns. I really enjoyed the people and the company. I became VERY busy. But one day I looked in the mirror found myself asking “Why am I doing this? I hate telecom?” Have you ever looked in the mirror and asked yourself a similar question? "Finding Your Why" by Mikael Kristenson is licensed under CC BY 2.0[/featured-image]Click to ListenAsk Why OftenNow I have learned to ask WHY often. The question brings clarity. But more importantly to you - I  find I am often asking my coaching clients WHY. Not only do I need to know they have clarity - but knowing their why helps me direct the conversation.Recently a good friend of mine shared his WHY with me. He called it his LIFE model. Wow - it hit home with me - and a