Human potential expands or becomes static depending upon whether or not it receives the stimulation it needs to grow and develop. The phrases “I’m in a rut” and “I’m stuck” are born of an individual’s languishing potential. Business owners, team members and business themselves get in ruts, too, and this must be overcome if they’re […]
A widely held belief in business is that success is the result of selling as many products or services as possible to as many consumers as possible at the highest price possible to make as much money as possible. When followed, though, this limited view of success leaves everyone involved feeling used, taken advantage of, […]
Change is a constant in life and business. It occurs on a regular basis whether we want it to or not. Business environments change, economies change, team dynamics change, relationships change, the weather changes and so on. Life in general is about change. But if we habitually resist change, we limit the potential of all […]
As an owner, you’re the foundation of your business. The more inspired and invigorated you are, the stronger your company will be. Conversely, when you become worn down, your business suffers because you don’t have the mental energy and clarity needed to be the caliber of leader necessary to create the level of success you […]
If you’ve been a business owner for any length of time, you probably understand the harm a lack of trust and loyalty can have on the success of your operation and overall happiness. Conversely, you no doubt recognize the tremendous benefits trusting and loyal team members bring to you and your customers. Trust and loyalty […]
If you want your experience as a business owner to be more enjoyable and rewarding — and your company to be increasingly successful — it’s imperative you consistently work toward building and maintaining a dynamic and powerful team. Do you want to derive more joy from owning and running your business? Are you interested in […]
You’re leading at home, at work and in the community. You lead by example through the way you live your life. Your team members are watching. Your spouse, children, extended family, friends and people you don’t even know are watching you for guidance on how to navigate successfully through work and life. Effective leadership in […]
The primary aim of any sound business should be to create raving fans out of its customers. If your customers like or, better yet, love your business, they’re going to give you their patronage and also happily share their glowing recommendations with others. But how does one go about creating raving fans out of their […]
Business owners focused on moving their companies to ever higher levels of success, profitability and sustainability constantly look for ways to improve their business models. To achieve this requires a discerning awareness of what is — and isn’t — working in daily operations. There’s a potential trap here, however. If you’re so focused on what’s […]
Without breaks to the routine flow of work and life, we become burned out, fatigued and overwhelmed, reducing the quality of everything we do on a daily basis. One of the keys to happiness and success is to keep yourself refreshed and at your best. Many business owners and their team members never stop working. […]