Posts Tagged ‘Relationships’
How to Build Trust as a Small Business Leader: Part 2
Trust is the foundation of all strong relationships, whether with clients, partners, or teams. Building trust means aligning words with actions, showing vulnerability, practicing empathy, being transparent, and fostering a sense of confidentiality. Read on to learn how to build trust in your small business, from these successful leaders. Align Words with Actions I worked…
Read MoreSmall Budget, Big Impact: Marketing Strategies for Startups
Cash-strapped but brimming with potential? Welcome to the exciting (and sometimes nerve-wracking) world of launching a startup. Fear not, fellow entrepreneur! Marketing magic doesn’t require a bottomless bank account. With a dash of creativity and a strategic plan, you can make a splash without breaking the bank. Here’s your arsenal of marketing strategies for startups…
Read MoreWhat if Managing Your Team Meant Solving Homelessness?
Sometimes, project management can mean managing stakeholder relationships along with managing your team, and the complexities of marrying those two needs. In this Manage This podcast transcript, we delve into the development of temporary living shelters, whether as a result of natural disasters or homelessness. You can listen to the full episode here or read…
Read MoreDo These 4 Things to Improve Business Communication
Good communication is imperative to any successful business. Without it, miscommunications and confusion are bound to happen, which have the potential to waste a lot of time and money. For any organization looking to develop its employee’s leadership skills, one strategy is to get out of the social media echo chamber. Stepping away from their…
Read MoreUnderstanding The Elements Of A Modern Workplace Culture
There was a time when fields or ranks amongst employees did not separate workplaces, or so we surmise from the ramblings of our grandparents. The reality today is that the social structures of modern workplace culture reflect, to some degree, the Hollywood depictions of high schools. In understanding and considering this complexity of human behaviour,…
Read MoreEspecially Now: Play nice!
To survive this nasty Covid-19 surge facing businesses of all types, leaders must make decisions that hurt but are necessary. Keep the employees for the SBA PPP requirements regarding loan forgiveness, or furlough or let good employees go, so they can file unemployment claims? And what about termination decisions you make affecting just the few…
Read More6 Tips for Building a Successful Law Firm
Building a successful legal firm doesn’t rely so much on the law school you attended, your billing costs or the number of cases you’ve successfully tried. As with any business, it’s the person behind the desk that sells the services and creates rapport with clients. People choose individuals they like and trust, creating loyalty and…
Read MoreSend Value-Based Information
It’s another of those “old ideas” we’ve always heard about when it comes to relationship-building, but when you see what it is I bet you’ll agree that very, very few people do this and utilize its power to its full potential. In Endless Referrals Action Tip #10 we continue the follow-up and follow-through process with…
Read MoreMore on Notecards
In the last video I shared about the powerful personalized hand-written thank you note. In Endless Referrals Action Tip #9 let’s continue that conversation and look at the results you can expect to see. Please note: if you’re concerned that this handwritten notecard is supposed to replace the other media you are now used to utilizing, please…
Read MoreUse Office Parties and Social Functions to Boost Morale
Office parties, special events and other social functions can be good for more than just relaxation. Whether it’s helping to cultivate and maintain the right workplace culture and atmosphere, creating valuable networking opportunities or finding ways to provide employees with the sort of shared experiences that may allow them to form a more efficient team,…
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