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Watch Out for Burnout

Apr 28, 2016 By Jerry Osteryoung

“I wish I could go back and tell myself that not only is there no trade-off between living a well-rounded life and high performance, performance is actually improved when our lives include time for renewal, wisdom, wonder and giving. That would have saved me a lot of unnecessary stress, burnout and exhaustion.” ~Arianna Huffington Burnout […]

Filed Under: People Skills Tagged With: Focus, Leadership, Managing

3 Tips to Survive and Grow Your Home-Based Business

Apr 11, 2016 By SmallBizClub

The thought of working right in the comfort of your own home is exciting. You have no boss and you don’t have to worry about your work schedule because you can work at your most convenient time and you decide your own schedule. A home-based business offers many advantages to the family, as well. It’s […]

Filed Under: Operations Tagged With: Focus, Home Based Business

How to Develop a Mindset for Success: Part 2

Jan 28, 2016 By SmallBizClub

While trying to succeed in marketing or growing your business, it is essential to develop the right mindset. In the first part of this article, we explained how believing in yourself, cultivating patience, and learning to accept failure and criticism can help you foster the right attitude. Read on for the final important tips. Never […]

Filed Under: Personal Readiness Tagged With: Focus, Learning, Persistence, Personal Outlook

Your Customer’s Tennis Ball

Jan 20, 2016 By Bob Burg

My friend, branding authority, and Certified Go-Giver Speaker, Bill Ellis emailed me a great poster that showed a photo of some dogs—apparently at a museum for those of the canine persuasion—staring intently at a painting of a tennis ball. Now, personally, I can’t imagine the fascination held by a tennis ball. Though, obviously the dogs feel differently. […]

Filed Under: Customer Service Tagged With: Customer Satisfaction, Focus

Leadership Development: 5 Special Qualities Shared by Courageous Leaders

Jan 19, 2016 By Bill Hogg

There are many different aspects that make up the complex psyche of a true leader who passionately strives for success for both themselves and others. A leader has so many special qualities that it’s inspirational when you work with them. They possess an invisible aura that radiates confidence and challenges everyone around them to achieve […]

Filed Under: Best Practices Tagged With: Communication, Focus, Leadership

Mindfulness in Business

Dec 2, 2015 By Jerry Osteryoung

A mind that is fast is sick. A mind that is slow is sound. A mind that is still is divine. ~Meher Baba As I said in last week’s column, I have just returned from walking over 450 miles on the Camino de Santiago in northern Spain. That experience taught me so many important lessons […]

Filed Under: Best Practices Tagged With: Establishing Priorities, Focus, Personal Outlook

Get Rid of Excess Baggage

Nov 25, 2015 By Jerry Osteryoung

The business schools reward difficult complex behavior more than simple behavior, but simple behavior is more effective. ~Warren Buffett Another lesson from my recent 450-mile trek on the Camino de Santiago in Spain is about baggage. As you might guess, when making this walk, you have to travel as light as you can to take […]

Filed Under: Strategic Planning Tagged With: Establishing Priorities, Focus

10 Tips to Keep Your Team Positive and Engaged

Sep 24, 2015 By Bill Hogg

Keeping your team positive and engaged can be challenging. There will be times when it’s more difficult than others. Here are ten tips to help keep your team positive and focused on the task at hand: Your sales and customer service team are the primary customer contact for every business. What does their attitude say […]

Filed Under: Open Culture Tagged With: Focus, Leadership, Motivation, Team

3 Crucial Marketing Skills All Entrepreneurs Should Have

Mar 27, 2015 By YEC

As an entrepreneur, I wear many hats. I’m my company’s chief accountant, salesperson, strategist and product-builder. I’m responsible for making sure that my business stays thriving six months and six years from now. It’s exhausting, scary and highly rewarding—all at once.

Filed Under: Marketing Your New Business Tagged With: Focus, Marketing, Writing, YEC

Why You Need to Love Your Business

Feb 11, 2015 By SmallBizClub

If you are running a business, you are certainly not alone. There are roughly 28 million people just like you across the country, doing everything in their power to provide their customers with the very best products and services in their respective industries.

Filed Under: Personal Readiness Tagged With: Focus, Getting Started, Kevin Mcadyen, Learning, Passion

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