Pharmaceutical companies experience several development and distribution challenges. These challenges tend to limit company growth and even lead to dissolution. However, a select few pharmaceutical companies succeed and they do so by developing certain qualities. Source: Shutterstock In this article, we bring those qualities to the fore and highlight five key features of a successful […]
Leadership
Running a Small Business is Hard, But It Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated
Running a small business does not need to be the most complicated thing on the planet. We know that a lot of people think that it has to be complex and difficult in order for you to be doing it correctly, but this is simply not the case. In fact, it can be quite a […]
4 Ways to Become a Business Superhero
Superhero movies are all the rage right now, and I have to say I’m loving it! I’ve been reading comic books since before I could read! But of the hundreds of superheroes, my favorite superhero has always been Superman. Not just because he’s the most powerful, but because he has stood the test of time […]
Do You Empower Others?
As a leader for your team or business, it is important for you to build consensus in most every major decision. To do that, you must be able to relinquish some degree of power, overriding decisions made by consensus only with some thought and certainly with an explanation to those involved. Never fear empowering others […]
Are You a Consensus Leader or Dictator?
It’s a good bet that you’ve been exposed to articles, courses and lectures about various styles of management. You’ve read how each is appropriate for some companies and for some levels of organization and at various times. When should the dictator in you emerge? A consensus-building leader works well in that style until someone yells […]
Do This to Develop Leaders Who Are Strategy-Driven
Every successful small business faces the challenge of growth. When that happens, others must be relied upon to provide the same level of commitment, smarts, and grit to get the job done. Developing others with the same passion as yourself is never easy. Research indicates, however, that a planned and intentional approach that focuses on […]
How to Undermine or Reinforce Your Corporate Culture
Ever had a manager who hung those motivational posters around the office, spoke of “pushing together,” or “you’re empowered to give great service”—and then acted at least once in complete disregard of those statements? You don’t want to be caught even once It takes only one time caught by subordinates to lose the faith of […]
How to Be a Great Coach: 3 Keys for Leaders
What does coaching have to do with leadership? Everything. Years ago, as a new leader (a.k.a. manager), I was responsible for a team of people and a pile of targets. There was so much I didn’t know about effective leadership. It’s easy to believe that as long as there’s plenty of work to do, you’re […]
8 Steps Every Leader Must Take to Deal with Setbacks
As a business owner in this age of rapid technological change, with the surge of worldwide competitors, setbacks and adversity are virtually guaranteed. Based on my years of experience mentoring and advising entrepreneurs, you need to attack problems and challenges with a mindset of success, or it is unlikely that you or your business will […]
8 Tips for Right-Brain Entrepreneurs to Build Balance
Traditionally, the majority of entrepreneurs have been logical thinkers, problem solvers, with full attention to details. These are the stereotypical left-brain engineers. Yet I see a big shift from the knowledge age, with its left-brain foundation, to a critical focus today on visualization, creativity, relationships, and collaboration, which are more in the domain of right-brainers. […]
