Getting others to buy into your vision is a challenge, but it’s not impossible and it can be highly rewarding! Ever get that sneaking suspicion that not everyone on the team is fully on board with where you’re going as a company? It’s more common than you might think! Can you imagine what it would
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No matter what industry your business is in, you’ve likely got customers or clients that you have to interact with. But, how do you know if you’re really connecting with them? Do you know their needs, wants, or desires? Sure, maybe you do your fair share of market research, but do you have a connection
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You probably use some kind of Job Description in your recruiting and hiring processes, right? But, what are you using in order to keep your team members on track once they’re on board? Maybe you’ve had your folks ask questions like: “Am I doing a good job”, “Am I doing the right things”, or “What
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How would you rate your team on communication? Your answer to that question is likely based on one thing. That is, how well you balance the risks and the rewards of communication. The Myth Maybe your initial reaction would be something like, “Oh man, our communication is fantastic! You’d think, Well, we have lots of
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Should I stay or should I go? That can be a loaded question when it comes to leaving your job. Hey, it’s no secret, transitions can be stressful, especially when considering a change to employment. And not just that, but knowing how to leave a dead-end job, the right way and at the right time,
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It’s time to weigh out the Risks and Rewards of Accountability. Have you ever felt a slight hesitation before confronting a team member, coworker, or even a family member on a goal that they need to have accountability on? I think we all have. What’s that tinge of uncertainty or anxiety pointing us to? It’s
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Changing your financial trajectory sounds good to a lot of people. Why is that? Well, it can be easy to feel stuck or even out of control when it comes to finances. In fact, a lot of people report feeling blocked financially. According to a 2020 survey from Prudential, nearly half of Americans report “feeling
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What are the processes that are holding your capacity captive? The Other Guys Well, we’ve all encountered roadblocks like these with “the other guys”. Their policies or procedures kept them from serving well and winning with clients. Here’s an all-too familiar scenario. The person on the other end of line or behind the plexiglass partition,
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Are Processes Holding Your Capacity Captive? When was the last time you came across the proverbial well-oiled machine? Well, you might not have even known it was there! Yup, and that’s the point. Processes blending seamlessly into the structure they serve and support is beautiful. It’s really only when we run into a process that’s out
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Ever get the feeling that your workload is following you home at the end of the day? How not to take work home might be a question in your mind lately. It might even take on a presence, like a little lost puppy. And if you decide to feed it, oh geez, you might never
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