Problems Arise When Managers Don’t Walk the Talk
Employees look up to their leaders for guidance. As they say, actions speak louder than words, so what managers show their employees stay in their memory much more than what they say; and that...
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Don’t Let Distractions Keep You from Success
We all make plans in life. Whether it’s a long-term business strategy or planning a menu for a family dinner, it is but natural for individuals to sit down, think something over and come up with a...
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The Evolution of Good Business Leadership and Management
How far have we come since the good old days? Good business leadership has evolved; leading a team now is very different from what it was just a few years ago. As a result of technical advancements,...
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The Right Questions to Ask at Mid-Year Planning Session
It’s time for a mid-year business evaluation and planning. This is when executives and leaders gather to discuss the organization’s accomplishments, challenges, and what if anything has changed that...
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Inspire and Influence: How to Win the Trust and Commitment of Your Team
Being a likeable leader will make your job (and your life) easier.You may not want to admit it, but being liked by your team and other people does have its rewards. When you are liked by your team...
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Teaching Individual Contributors to Become Managers
How does one go about training individual contributors to become managers? Do you send them to management training, suggest books for them to read, hope they figure it out as they go along, or assume...
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The Debate: Is Strategizing the Same as Planning?
Is strategizing the same as planning?We can all agree that strategizing and planning are part of running a successful business. In some organizations, strategic planning is conducted around the end of...
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6 Tips to Increase Sales (With Little to No Added Expenses)
Anyone in the sales industry knows it is a full-time job constantly finding new customers to keep your pipeline full. You have to cold call, network, pass out business cards, talk to family and...
View ArticleGreat Leaders Know the Importance of Being Prepared For Disasters
I found information on the SBA (Small Business Administration) website. It says that roughly 25 percent of small businesses never reopen their doors following a disaster. They defined disaster as...
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Practice Good Business Leadership with Effective Sales Negotiation Strategies
Customers are getting more aggressive these days. They try to use all the tactics they know to get what they want. In fact, lots of business owners and salespeople hear complaints about their prices...
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