Ernest is owner and founder of EA Lewis & Associates where they help individuals and organizations grow their businesses and take them to the next level! They provide high performance business coaching services including leadership development, team building, continuous improvement, and strategic action planning. Ernest is also a writer, motivational speaker, father of four and loves to run.
Build a Business Where People Step Up – The People Energy Problem Most businesses don’t have a strategy problem. They have a low-agency* low energy culture. When employees don’t believe their actions matter, they become passive and dependent. High-agency leadership builds belief through small, visible…
No One Can Make You Run – Ownership is the Key A marathon taught me a business truth I’ll never forget. Support and coaching help, but nobody can do the work for you. When mile 18 hits and you’re tired, doubting, and tempted to slow…
Simple, Practical, Done – Consistency to Get Busy You don’t need a 20-page plan. You don’t need a bunch of jargon. Just three moves you can actually do this month to boost momentum and revenue. Keep it simple, make it practical, get it done. Get…
Why Resilience Matters More Now 2026 brings both opportunities and challenges for small businesses. The economy is growing slowly, costs are still high, and hiring remains tough, but business owners with resilience will thrive. Focus on flexible pricing, smart cost control, and supportive team structures….
How to Compartmentalize When the World Is a Dumpster Fire The daily firefighting is inevitable. The constant grind of tight deadlines, last-minute changes, team stress adds up. You can’t stop every problem, but you can keep issues from taking your whole day hostage. That’s what…
The Chaos Silently Killing Your Business – And A Simple Solution Most small businesses lose time and money because their systems are messy or undefined. A medical practice cut payroll by fourteen percent and increased revenue after creating simple procedures and one core workflow. If…
Simple Grounding Through Gratitude – In a Field of Chaos In a world that never stops changing, small business owners often juggle fourteen hats before breakfast. But when chaos hits, gratitude becomes the anchor that steadies the mind and strengthens resilience. By practicing a simple…
5 Secrets to Business Success – That Work Just Like Weight Loss Success in business works a lot like success in fitness. It’s all about consistent habits. Focus on high-value activities, fuel your business with real data and learning, protect your rest so you can…
Sales Success – Simple Preloading for the Win Preload your sales by starting outreach early in the day, week, and month to create more follow-up cycles and calmer closes. Run a simple cadence with an AM prospecting block, a daily follow-up hour, and a “First-7…
AI and Trust – with Great Speed Comes Great Responsibility Generative AI can supercharge small businesses by boosting productivity, creativity, and customer engagement but only when used responsibly. This post outlines how to keep humans in control while leveraging AI as a copilot, guided by…
