Leadership
Super Leadership and a Super Bowl
Go-Giver Leaders tend to be less interested in taking the stage than they are in giving the stage. They are less concerned about themselves than they are about their team and the individuals who comprise that team. Rather…
5 Things That Kill Small Businesses
A small business is like a baby; it must be nurtured with utmost care and precision to grow. One wrong decision can adversely affect the business, causing irreversible damage. Therefore, while running a small business…
4 Important Reasons a Leader Embraces Change
There is a distinct difference between managers and leaders—one of them being how they deal with organizational change. A leader has an entirely different vision to that of a manager. Managers fear change because it upsets…
In Marketing, Practice Like You Play
Anyone who has ever played organized sports (or music or dance for that matter) is probably familiar with the coaching axiom, “practice like you play.” In other words, if you practice sloppy, you’ll play sloppy…
Leadership: Sell the Dream, Make the Reality
As a leader, you set the goals, establish the strategies and tactics to get there (with help from others of course) and sell the dream to all of your stakeholders. And that includes potential customers…
5 Attributes of People Who Will Grow Your Business
A question I often get asked as an advisor to startups is how to recognize and attract the best people to grow the business. The reality is that entrepreneurs usually don’t have the money or…
5 Key Ingredients of Courageous Leaders
A great leader knows how to get the best out of their people. Through strong, clear guidance, they enable others to walk tall and achieve success in many ways. Courageous leaders are inspirational. That isn’t…
How HR Pros Use Performance Management to Improve Staff Retention
Performance management is an invaluable tool when it comes to the important relationship between the employee and the employer. It can be used to influence and guide almost every single aspect of this relationship, improve…
Want to Be a Great Leader? Be Consistent!
Being a leader is not a part-time job. To produce consistent results we’re expected to almost always be present in the business in some form or fashion. Those who depend on us count on reliability…
Why You Need a Clear Written Mission Statement, and Tips to Write One
When you are buried in the day-to-day operations of running your business, it’s easy to get tunnel vision. Your nose is to the grindstone everyday just getting it done. Such a limited perspective is one…
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