How an Entrepreneur Can Be Open But Stay in Control
The emergence of social networking and the Internet has caused a new focus and value on “openness,” which leads to a new element of leadership, called “Open Leadership.” The mantra of open leadership is “Be Open, Be Transparent, and Be Authentic.” This is counter to the traditional business premise of “control,” so many companies are still pushing back.
Read More How to Avoid the Unsubscribe Trap
Your email channel is your cheapest channel to communicate with customers. When used correctly, it will be your most efficient communication channel. So how do you avoid the spam trap?
Read More Dumbing Things Down Versus Radical Simplification
Our worlds are too complex; we seem to keep piling things onto everything we’ve done in the past. Too often, however, in response to this complexity and all the “tools” that have been put in place to manage it, instead of seeking simplification we dumb things down.
Read More Why Your Business Blog Should Be a Group Effort
A certain amount of care must be invested into making the blog a success, or it will stagnate and eventually die off. Oftentimes the blogging effort becomes halfhearted, especially if the position responsible for blogging has a high turnover rate—for example, social media interns typically only stay on board for a semester at a time—or if the person in charge of blogging burns out.
Read More 5 Steps to the Mother Lode
That next telephone call or email could be the mother lode of opportunities. Of course, if the mother lode is to fall into your lap, it won’t come by happenstance, but through a concerted effort.
Read More Death by Growth – How to Manage and Avoid Cash Flow Problems
Every small business owner is looking for opportunities to grow. People are struggling with the question, “How do I grow?” And in a competitive culture, we often assume that growth is an intrinsically good thing—the more growth, the faster it happens, the better!
Read More Big Candy Bar Equates to Big Customer Experience
An amenity is something extra you provide your customers. It adds value to their experience. Any company can start to level the competitive playing field by delivering amazing customer service, a great experience and an amenity or two.
Read More The 5 Best Ways to Crowdsource for Your Startup
Follow these tips and get set to rock your startup using crowdsourcing! Now you can easily approach your friends on social media networks and direct people to invest in your business and see it grow up day by day. But you can use crowdsourcing in lots of different ways.
Read More 3 Ways to Support People in High Performance Environments
Consistently challenging your team and setting the bar high is only effective if you have the proper support in place. Failure to have a level of support that matches your expectations will not only make it difficult for individuals to meet their targets, it will also create an unnecessary source of stress internally.
Read More 4 Leadership Behaviors That Build High Performance Work Environments
Successful companies understand that achieving success is about addressing larger culture issues within the organization. Getting your organizational culture right is what leads to building a high performance work environment. This starts with leadership.
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