Posts Tagged ‘Setting Goals’
7 Indicators of Business Traction You Should Celebrate
Every entrepreneur is quick to tell friends and potential investors about his or her vision of changing the world, about all the customers who have expressed an interest, and about all the other investors who are lining up to get a piece of the action. As an angel investor, I really prefer to hear evidence…
Read More10 Questions to Assess Your Motivational Skills
Motivated teams are the key to success at every startup, yet I still know entrepreneurs who gave an inspirational speech to kick off the quarter but haven’t been heard from since, or don’t realize that their actions are often more demotivating than inspirational. The result is a huge loss in productivity and morale and potentially…
Read More5 Essential Steps to Reaching Your Business Goals
You want to reach your business goals, right? Chinese philosopher Lau Tzu said, “The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.” Unfortunately, that first step is often the hardest. Reaching your business goals can seem overwhelming if you’re not sure how to take that first step. But reaching those goals is possible, it…
Read MoreLive and Work Above Your Capacity
In every great time there is some one idea at work which is more powerful than any other, and which shapes the events of the time and determines their ultimate issues. ~Francis Bacon Benjamin Mays, a social activist, said, “The tragedy of life is often not in our failure, but rather in our complacency; not…
Read MoreBusiness in Action: Leadership Retreats
According to “Fast Company” magazine, there are some key ideas to consider when planning a fun leadership retreat: seek new scenery; know that it takes time to build strong teams; incorporate fun into the regular work experience. Choose an appropriate facilitator. Depending on your organization, this may mean hiring a professional. Know your goals and…
Read MoreDid You Lower the Bar for Your Business?
You’ve done it. You successfully own a franchise or new business and the first three years have passed without too much trouble. Now 10 years…15…20, each with its own unique opportunity to keep your business perspective fresh and exciting. How do you stay motived and keep your passion thriving? Related Article: 6 Key Business Goals…
Read MoreHow to Practice Sticktoitiveness and Succeed in Business
Sticktoitiveness? Yes, it’s a real word. I checked! Dictionary.com has the definition: noun: dogged perseverance; resolute tenacity; also written stick-to-it-ive-ness Example: The only way she has published so many books is through stick-to-it-ive-ness. Funny how the example above matches my blog post today… perfectly! It is with great joy that I officially announce the addition…
Read MoreSetting Goals for Your Employees
As a manager, the important thing is not what happens when you are there, but what happens when you are not there. ~Ken Blanchard I am continually surprised by how many businesses do not set any goals for their employees. Without goals, there is no accountability, and employees will just do what they think you…
Read MoreFocusing on the True Objectives of Entrepreneurship
A while back I flew to San Francisco to attend a pitch competition hosted by Plug and Play Tech Center, one of the largest startup incubators in the country. But when I arrived, I realized I hadn’t brought suitable clothes for a business presentation (pants in particular). So I improvised. I ran to the nearest…
Read MoreWhy Do You Want to Buy a Franchise?
