As a business leader, you already have a full-plate. It’s your responsibility to overcome challenges ranging from changing consumer tastes to remaining compliant. You also need to keep your talented team motivated on a daily basis. While there numerous ways for you to motivate your employees, nothing beats encouraging ownership. In fact, studies have found […]
One of the questions making it’s way into my inbox is about education. More specifically, people want to know how, as a business owner, you can find the time to improve your skillset. After all, nothing stays constant and you need to stay on top of your game. The Importance of Improving Your Skillset As […]
If your business routinely schedules customer appointments you are most likely already using some type of scheduling process. But if an old style appointment book is how time slots are filled you may be costing your business money and growth. Every company needs to maximize revenues and productivity if it hopes to thrive and remain […]
Managing a virtual team is tough. It requires you to create and maintain a strong company culture remotely. Additionally, it requires you to use the right strategies so your team can stay productive. That said, here are five effective ways in which you can manage your virtual team. Choose the right people If you want […]
Being your own boss has its many perks, but one of the noticeable downsides is having to work tons of hours. There’s always something to do along with the temptation of taking on more work which makes it difficult to feel comfortably take time off. It’s no secret that the average business owners work more […]
Whether you’re taking the stage for a keynote presentation or gathering for your weekly standup meeting, you compete with dozens of distractions. If you don’t engage with your audience within the first few minutes you’ll likely lose them for the entire business meeting. Audience engagement is an integral part of business meetings and presentations. If […]
An issue that keeps coming up for several of my students lately is having better communication with clients. The fact of the matter is that in business you need to learn how to communicate effectively. Otherwise, things can get messy. I personally think there’s an advantage to business communication. In our culture, it’s generally understood […]
Everyone has off days now and then when they are working. Some days you end the day feeling like a superhero because of all that you accomplished. Other days you may feel like you are overwhelmed and failing miserably. Those thoughts and feelings are normal. However, if you have more miserable days than days when […]
We’ve all had one of those days when you’re putting out fires from the moment you walk into the office. The inbox is overflowing with demands, someone can’t meet a deadline and you already have a packed day ahead of you. As frustrating as it is, it’s just life. There will be some days in […]
A while back I came across this fascinating video essay entitled “Painting in the Dark: The Struggle for Art in A World Obsessed with Popularity.” In it, Adam Westbrook of Delve focuses on the life and work of Vincent van Gogh. For me the video was intriguing not just because of the art (which is […]
