Business
The Importance of Team Alignment
When you picture a powerful team, what do you see? In most cases, people will answer with “amazing sales,” “great reviews,” and a “smooth operating system.” But let’s take it one step further and think about what it takes to get those results. It doesn’t just naturally happen on its own or from pure luck.…
Read MoreHow to Delegate Effectively & Why You Should
As a business owner, do you ever find yourself wondering why your business feels stuck and you aren’t gaining any traction? It’s probably because you’re at capacity. Ask yourself, “If I had to leave or not be around due to an emergency, would my business still run without me?” If the answer is, “No,” then…
Read MoreHow to Give Meaningful Feedback
We all grow when we know how to give and receive meaningful feedback. The stigma is that feedback is critical, destructive, condescending, and discouraging. But that is not the point of feedback at all! If you want to build a culture that thrives on trust, here are six steps (plus one bonus step!) to develop…
Read MoreHow to Achieve Your Goals
One of the most significant contributions to getting something done is time management. In your daily personal activities or work tasks, you may experience distractions, high stress, or ongoing procrastination. Creating a dedicated, healthy workspace is just one of the many ways to help foster good time management toward meeting and exceeding your goals. Here…
Read MoreThe Four-Phase Big IDEA for Leadership Training
We can identify leaders, but we must have programs and a plan in place to develop them. What are some specific characteristics we should include in our leadership development plans? We are so glad you asked. Leadership expert John Maxwell created the “IDEA” plan for training leaders. Alongside management’s strong leadership identification capability, his four-phase…
Read More5 Ways to Improve Your Company Culture
Company culture is an influential aspect of any successful business. It is necessary to evaluate your business, employees, and yourself as a business owner to create the best possible environment for your customers and employees. Without a strong company culture, your business may not be running as efficiently and effectively as you might hope. There…
Read MoreWhy and When to Hire a Business Consultant
As an entrepreneur, you are accustomed to getting things done on your own. You know how to multi-task and aren’t afraid of leaping forward. These are incredible qualities that have made you and your business who you are today. But sometimes it is a good idea to bring in some reinforcements. You know your business…
Read MoreSteer Clear of These Beginner Business Mistakes
When it comes to establishing a business strategy, it can be easy to fall victim to easy beginner business mistakes. Whether it’s your first business or your tenth, everyone is vulnerable to common error. So what can you do to make sure you’re building a successful business model? Here are a few beginner mistakes to…
Read MoreTips for Maintaining Employee Focus Through the Holiday Season
With all the hustle and bustle of this festive season, sometimes it can be hard to maintain employee focus. It’s easy to become distracted and lose motivation with the decorations, parties, traveling, and family visits that are headed this way. But you don’t need to sacrifice productivity to enjoy the holiday season. Here are a…
Read More4 New Year’s Resolutions for Business Success
Prioritize business success in 2018 by giving a business-oriented twist to the classic New Year’s resolutions. Setting New Year’s resolutions for your business will get you on the right track for growing and developing your business over the next year. Encourage motivation and drive and get your mind focused on business strategy. Here are four…
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