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The Value of Good Stress

Your pulse quickens, your palms start sweating, and your breathing becomes difficult. We’re all familiar with the symptoms of stress, and for many professionals, stress is a common side effect of balancing a busy work schedule with the obligations of family life. While high levels of stress can be a cause for concern, it’s also possible ...

Examples of Productive Leadership Goals

Leadership goals help you define your intentions and create guiding principles to steer your team and organization toward success. Goals give you structure to prioritize specific tasks, ensure all decisions align with your purpose, and assess your progress regularly.  Goals ensure you continually take strides toward improving the organization, serving as your roadmap to achievement. Why You ...

Merry Christmas and a Very Happy New Year!

It’s the most wonderful time of the year!  Despite all of the stress and chaos of planning dinners and wrapping gifts, I love this time of year because it reminds me to reflect on the progress I have made in a year and what I hope to achieve next.  When you’re in the moment, it’s sometimes impossible ...

Planning for Life After Selling Your Business: A Journey Through the 5 Phases of Grieving

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The decision to sell your business can feel like parting with a cherished friend or family member. As entrepreneurs and business leaders, we become emotionally attached as we invest our time, energy, and emotions into our ventures, transforming simple ideas into thriving enterprises. When the time comes to consider exiting, it’s natural for a whirlwind of ...
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Setting Attainable Leadership Goals: A Roadmap to Success for Business Leaders and Small Business Owners

If you’re a business leader or small business owner, you know the importance of continually sharpening your leadership skills and fostering personal development. A clear roadmap for success is essential, and that’s where setting attainable leadership goals comes in. We’ve all heard the saying, “A goal without a plan is just a wish.” In the dynamic ...

The Executive Coaching Industry is Thriving- Here’s Why

As businesses grow and evolve, many business leaders seek professional training to navigate the changing environment and accomplish their career goals. For that, they turn to executive coaching. In a study conducted by a Fortune 500 firm and the International Coaching Federation, researchers found that working with an executive coach boasts an average ROI of 788% ...

9 Executive Coaching Topics and Questions You Should Be Asking 

At the beginning of your partnership with a business coach, you may feel intimidated by the prospect of being vulnerable about your executive career.  For many, having questions already in mind can ease some of the anxiety, giving them a launching-off point for what they would like to talk about both in the short term and ...

The 6 Key Elements of Strategic Thinking Skills

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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 ...

Small Business Succession Planning: Key Considerations

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 ...

The Diverse, Diplomatic Cross-Cultural Leader

This article on the team leader is part IX of our 12-part series on the different leadership styles. You can check out October’s Monthly Huddle to get a general overview and follow along each week as we explore them in-depth.  As our ability to connect on a global scale continues to skyrocket, the need for people ...