Are you truly committed to becoming a “professional” business owner or simply treading water and surviving? Are you actively embracing the tools of leadership and strategic hiring to assemble a winning team that propels your business forward, or just making do with what you know? The game of business offers various levels of engagement. It’s […]
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You are more than your business. However, you have the absolute right to intertwine your personal identity with whatever opinions others may have about your business. (Received a one-star review? You can’t help but internalize it and feel like a failure as a human being.) Remember, your business is an asset whose purpose is to
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If you’re reading this blog, it means you’re already aligned with our way of thinking, so I don’t hesitate to share this insight with you. The truth is, owners often struggle to be effective employees themselves. Ironically, many owners boast about their independence, claiming they couldn’t work for anyone else and had to start their
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To prevent frustration from escalating into serious conflicts among employees, it is crucial to take certain key actions. Here are some strategies to help you manage employee frustration: Regular meetings with your team, both as a group and in one-on-ones, can help to keep communication channels open and prevent frustration from festering. By taking these
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As a business owner, it’s essential to assess the key areas that can elevate your business. Let’s explore 7 of them: Conduct an honest evaluation of your business in these areas and identify your strengths and weaknesses. Focus on the area that needs the most improvement and imagine the possibilities if you turn that weakness
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As Christopher Hitchens once said, “We must all choose our future regrets.” In business, it’s easy to fall into the trap of choosing regrets through inattention. To be exceptional at something, it requires focus and work – learning, practicing, and repeating. However, when faced with the choice of perfecting something you already know or pursuing
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Commitment is the cornerstone of turning a dream into reality. But personal commitment alone is not enough to achieve your vision, your team members must also share your commitment to that vision. To inspire commitment in your team, focus on building a culture that aligns with your vision, mission, and core values on every level
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“It’s that time again. Spring brings the promise of a new golf season and the optimism it brings. The lessons learned from previous seasons are put to the test, and the only way to know if they were worth it is to take action. Doesn’t that sound like trying something new in business? You’ve been
The Law of Entropy, which refers to the tendency of systems to become disordered over time, is always at work. In business, changes occur rapidly and unexpectedly, driven by customer needs and supply shortages. One challenge we face is becoming too busy and losing focus on what’s truly effective. Our calendars can fill up with
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When it comes to marketing, dilution means making your strategies weaker and less effective by not giving them your full attention. Diluting your marketing program is the equivalent of half-assing your strategies and expecting a positive outcome. Instead, approach your marketing strategy with 100% focus and attention, including setting objectives, studying the strategy, developing a
