Posts Tagged ‘Setting Goals’
What Entrepreneurs Can Learn from the Tin Man
Most people know the Tin Man as a fictional character from The Wizard of Oz. Not many people know the Tin Man as a model for aspiring entrepreneurs to learn from. It may sound whacky, but here’s why any ambitious professional could benefit from taking a leaf out of the Tin Man’s book:
Read More 8 Ways to Become the Most Proactive Person You Know
One of the things I often tell my team is, “Be proactive in your own becoming.” This sounds like a weird phrase at first, but when you break it down, it makes sense — and it will put you on the path of achievement.
Read More Focus: Why Your Small Business Needs It
For small businesses, most especially, focus is very vital, because it is where the future of the company depends. When a company loses its focus, it loses its power.
Read More 5 Mistakes That Destroy Startups
Entrepreneurial endeavors require business owners to have both brilliant dreams and outstanding foresight that avoids problems. Only when these two things occur in tandem can any business startup succeed.
Read More 3 Qualities of a Great Leader
There are lots of ways to measure a great leader. Here are three that should resonate with you as leader and with those who follow you.
Read More Secrets for Creating a Great Plan for 2015
Did you know that December is National Write a Business Plan Month? Maybe they picked December to counterbalance all the good vibes associated with Christmas, but that’s merely speculation…
Read More 5 Ways to Make Your Negotiations Less Painful and More Successful
Negotiations can be extremely painful for the inexperienced. Feelings of anxiety, nervousness, and concern usually lead to bad deals. Believe it or not, there are smart techniques you can use to make negotiations less nerve-wracking.
Read More 6 Tips for Creating a Professional Work Environment
It’s no surprise that an employee’s attitude can make a huge difference on his or her work. As a manager and leader, you should strive for a positive work environment while helping your employees develop into essential components of the overall team.
Read More 5 Things You Should Do for Your Business Before Year’s End
With the holidays just around the corner, it’s easy to overlook those end-of-the-year tasks that you need to take care of. That’s why right now, you need to pay attention to these five things and mark them off your list before December 31.
Read More Startups and Business Owners: The “Have to Do” Factor is Infinite
Do you use what you “have to do” for your business as the constant recurring excuse for missing things that matter to people they love—soccer games, recitals, appointments, and so on?
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