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It’s What You Ask, Not What You Know
A friend recently told me a story that had nothing to do with business, but unintentionally had a great lesson for all of us. He had asked his arborist if he could move a mature…
Honestly It’s About Honesty
I can remember being in one of my undergrad advertising classes and the professor told us about a recent study that measured the trustworthiness or honesty of various professions. Keep in mind, this was 30+ years ago…
10 Clues That You Aren’t a Leader
I really know what makes you a leader. I’ve seen dozens of quotes and hundreds of articles, and I took a course on leadership in business school. But leadership depends so much on context and…
First Be Consistent, Then Become Great!
I recently read an article “Consistency Is Far Greater Than Rare Moments of Greatness” by Scott Ginsberg The Nametag Guy. In it he makes the point “Because ultimately, consistency is greater than rare moments of greatness….
Having a Clear Change Process: The 3 Elements of a No Excuse Mindset
A clear process is a vital component of achieving success in business. A strong process can be the difference between achieving some business goals occasionally or all of your business goals all of the time. Stimulating…
7 Ways to Find Your Mentor
Running a small business is hard work, and having the right mentor can mean the difference between struggling and succeeding. A mentor has the connections that you haven’t yet developed, and is able to see…
4 Leadership Behaviors That Build High Performance Work Environments
Focusing on the small fixes will not put out the fire. Instead, this approach only takes up your time and leads to your company losing sight of larger, more important issues. Successful companies understand that…
Celebrate Your Mistakes
How do you teach your work force that mistakes are OK as long as they learn and don’t repeat them? By being a visible example. A friend and fellow CEO states that he publishes each…
How to Become a Catalyst Leader
If you’re in the Baby Boomer generation about to retire or already retired, congratulations! But this article is not for you. As the Baby Boomers retire they are taking with them critical leadership skills that…
9 Tips for Scaling Your Business from Successful Entrepreneurs
The difference between a small business or startup and a successful and profitable company typically boils down to time and experience. But, there are certain factors that play a big part in how those companies…
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