Leadership
6 Ways to Help Your Business Thrive During COVID
The Covid-19 Pandemic has caused fear and worries for small business owners, but there are things you can do to help your small business not only survive but thrive. 1. Utilizing Technology Technology has been…
Leadership Qualities of Successful Project Managers
A question that is often asked during training for project managers is “What qualities are most important in order to be an effective project leader?” It’s certainly a question that makes people think. Here are…
Experience Does(n’t) Matter
Experience is an interesting thing. It is, sometimes, very helpful. But, too often it limits us. Experience can be helpful. As we do our work, our past experience in similar situations shapes how we address…
How Do I Stand Out From the Crowd?
A few summers ago, my daughter and I spent some time in South Africa on a safari. When we first got there, all of the zebras pretty much looked the same, other than their relative…
3 Essentials to Build Customer Confidence
Did you know that over 90% of consumers will now check reviews before buying a product or choosing a business? For business owners, it has never been more crucial to build customer confidence and promote…
Learn From New Venture Trials & Tribulations
Entrepreneurs seem more quickly frustrated these days when their “million-dollar idea” doesn’t turn into a sustainable business overnight. They don’t realize that it takes many skills to build a business under the best of circumstances,…
Are You Asking the Right Questions?
Why, What, How, Who, When, Where We see versions of these words in different contexts. If you’ve ever been a journalist, these are the fundamental issues the journalist must address in any story. If you…
Diversity Is Critical, & Not For The Reasons We Think!
This is one of those posts that starts with an apology or a disclaimer. I hesitated writing it, because what I am writing can be so easily misinterpreted, or I may be very naive/poorly informed….
Yes, Office Carpets Affect Your Employees’ Health
Carpets are a popular floor covering in offices because they are comfortable and add to the aesthetics of the office space. And by ensuring that your office carpets are cleaned and well-maintained can you and…
Culture and Values Count in Leadership
So many of the discussions on sales and business performance focus on strategies, competitive positioning, product/service superiority, and even customer satisfaction/loyalty. As we talk about how we execute at the highest levels, depending on what…