When you hear the word strategy, what kind of person comes to mind?
I always imagine a master chess player for several reasons:
They spent years practicing, winning, failing, researching, and reflecting to hone their skills. Each game they played on their journey, whether they emerged the champion or not, was a new opportunity to take risks ...
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Business meetings are an inevitability. Whether held virtually or in person, there are times when it is absolutely necessary for a group to sit down together for a discussion. But are you leading purposeful meetings?
Yet, there are many times when executives and lower-level employees alike find themselves asking, “Couldn’t this have been an email?”
A survey conducted ...
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A huge function of leadership in the workplace is providing employee feedback, yet for many, it continues to feel less like a tool to encourage excellency and more like a minefield to navigate as infrequently as possible.
If you fall in the latter category, you would likely cite fear of a negative response or lack of ...
Small business succession planning is crucial to ensure that your life’s work continues to thrive once you’ve left the helm.
Yet, according to a recent article, an estimated 75-80% of small businesses lack a roadmap for what happens after the current owner is ready to move to the next phase.
4 Key Considerations for Small Business Succession ...
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How do others perceive you when you speak in a professional setting?
In a professional setting, how you communicate with others has a significant impact on their perception of how trustworthy, capable, and valuable you are as a member of the team. Understanding your own communication style helps you avoid sending the wrong message, ensuring that ...
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Successful delegation can be a contentious topic for leaders and business owners. Even though it’s intended to make your life easier by taking certain tasks off your to-do list, it can feel like more work assigning, directing, and checking in on the people you depend on.
Often, there are more factors behind our hesitancy to delegate, ...
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Business owner and executive roundtables provide the structure and opportunity in a safe, professional environment for those passionate about peer accountability, mentorship, and relationships. Unlike traditional networking events, these meetings have an end goal in mind– Helping you grow with a group of like-minded individuals with a laser focus on the specific hurdles that come ...
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This week, we have a guest post from a freelance writer who has some useful tips for helping busy business owners avoid chaos and get things done! If you’re interested in similar content, you can check out our recent entries on motivating your team or creating a positive workplace culture.
Overwhelm is something I deal with ...
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It takes a lot of confidence as a business owner to make bold decisions and take big risks.
Confidence is crucial for dealing with some of the most challenging facets of owning a business, like handling conflict fairly, providing helpful feedback, and communicating effectively with others. When we lack confidence, it doesn’t take long for others ...
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One of the best ways to grow your business– other than working with a business coach, of course– is to surround yourself with examples, guides, and stories that inspire your entrepreneurial spirit. There is a wealth of resources online, but finding them can sometimes feel like panning for gold in a mighty river of information. ...
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