The big pictureCustomer experience is the key to competing in a small business world. Leaders are looking for ways to improve the customer experience at every touchpoint. Why it mattersIn today's competitive business environment, customers have more choices than ever....
The Power of Humility in Leadership: The Big Picture In leadership, humility is often an underrated and overlooked quality. Traditional leadership models have usually emphasized assertiveness, confidence, and charisma as the defining traits of successful leaders....
Questions the ultimate leadership tool Ever feel you’re not getting the full story on information you’ve requested from others? As a leader in your organization, the complete picture is essential. It’s your job to get answers by knowing how and what to ask. The value...
Leaders, as you steer your ship into the future, you're in the constant whirlwind of decisions – big and small. But here's the twist: the more choices you make, the more your mental gears grind down. This sneaky phenomenon is known as decision fatigue and is a real...
Why It's Important: A survival guide for small businesses In leading small businesses, a story unfolds with victories and obstacles. Leaders guide their companies through challenges, and six significant hurdles emerge: dealing with tight finances, leading teams...
The Big Picture: How CEOs Shape Company Values Imagine a company as a beautifully crafted puzzle, with the CEO as the master puzzler who puts all the pieces together. The CEO's role is critical because they determine the heart and soul of the workplace - the mission,...
Why sustainable leadership is essential: Sustainability is crucial for businesses. Sustainable leadership, a holistic approach integrating environmental, social, and economic considerations, drives positive change. Let's explore its principles and a case study...
WHY LISTENING To YOUR EMPLOYEES MATTERS: Success in business hinges not only on external factors but also on internal dynamics. One crucial aspect that often goes overlooked is the art of listening to your employees. By creating an environment where employees feel...
Balancing quality vs. growth: Balance is a common challenge for any organization regarding quality and growth. While growth is essential for success, maintaining high-quality products or services is crucial for customer satisfaction and long-term success. ...
Running a small business can feel like juggling a hundred tasks at once. As an entrepreneur, you're not just the boss but also the accountant, marketer, and customer service representative. With so many responsibilities, it's easy to become overwhelmed and burned out....
What does it take to be effective at remote team leadership? Leading a remote team requires a new set of leadership skills and strategies. With the rise of technology and the increasing popularity of remote work, businesses can tap into a global talent pool...
What is Transformational Leadership? Conceptual photo about Transformational Leadership with written text. Transformational leadership is a style of leadership that has gained significant recognition in the business world. It involves inspiring and motivating...
Adaptive Leadership to the rescue Change is an inevitable and constant force in today's fast-paced business landscape. Organizations must be equipped with leaders with the skills to navigate through turbulent times, seize opportunities, and drive meaningful...
Introduction: Leading with Impact Leadership extends beyond authority, encompassing the ability to create a significant impact and inspire others to greatness. We explore critical strategies employed by renowned leaders, shedding light on how they have led with...
Leadership and Integrity This is part 3 in this 4-part series about my T.R.I.P. formula for leadership success. Integrity is the third pillar in my T.R.I.P formula. Integrity is a word that often gets thrown around in discussions about business ethics, but what does...
Respectful Leaders Guide As a leader, one must possess countless traits and qualities to be successful. However, one of the most essential characteristics a leader can have is respect. Respect is a powerful force that can help to build trust, foster collaboration, and...
The importance of trust in leadership can not be overlooked in any successful organization. It makes employees feel valued and supported and is the foundation of strong relationships between team members and leaders. When employees trust their leaders, they are more...
When I think about a culture of accountability I think about how it relates to integrity. If you’ve been following my Wednesday Morning Memos, you have heard me talk about T.R.I.P. The I stands for integrity, meaning you do what you say you will do. That relates to...
Small business team building can have a big impact on your organization. When great teams work together in sync, outstanding results can be achieved. Creating a collaborative environment takes work; challenges and obstacles can sometimes undermine the process. Perhaps...
Are you an over-achiever or a perfectionist? The difference may surprise you. Leaders who are over-achievers aim high and hit their mark. They succeed because they are motivated to do their best in everything. Perfectionists want to achieve, but fear of failure stops...
Leadership for small business is critical if they are to expand and grow. Larger companies can often survive without strong leaders for short periods, but smaller companies could fall apart without effective leadership. Here are a few reasons why outstanding...
We recently celebrated the 4th of July, Independence Day, which is one of America’s most significant traditions. It helps unify the people of this country behind one purpose. Purposeful Leadership Rituals Could you develop purposeful rituals as a leader in your small...
Leaders can lead with a clear purpose. What comes to mind when considering the most critical decisions you make as a leader? I often have said the goal of a leader is to be easy on people and ruthless on business challenges. Some of the most critical choices we can...
The secrets to how leaders motivate others. Since the amount you can accomplish on your own is limited, it’s necessary to have the assistance of others. Someone that can motivate others to do their best has an incredibly valuable talent. When you can inspire...
To keep a viable, thriving culture within a small business organization, many companies are hosting ongoing communication meetings. Leaders who want to avoid poor communications between managers and employees organize the sessions. An open-door communication policy is...
Small business momentum for many company owners the last couple of years has been challenging. Fast forward to today, it looks like record inflationary times will bring additional challenges to our business environment. Yet here we are. We can decide to let these...
This question is one to contemplate. We can look at Elon Musk’s business strategies that he’s implemented in the companies he owns. Look at Elon’s track record: All of them have been hugely successful. What would Elon do with your small business? This exercise...
The ten typical small business problems are defined as either current or long-term challenges facing a business. These problems are often counterproductive in terms of goal achievement. In some cases, these challenges can threaten the survival of a company. As a...
The leadership strategies of Steve Jobs have been written about and discussed for the last few decades. He has been considered one of the most innovative leaders of his time. What made Steve Jobs a fantastic leader? He made Apple so distinctive and...
Every business could do more with its messaging. A failure to communicate seems to happen in every sized company. Look at the advertising you watch on TV from even the largest corporations, which have you end up saying, “what was that ad even about”. All projects we...
You cannot build a successful business without engaging and learning to navigate conflict. People who avoid conflict at all costs are rarely chosen to be leaders in an organization. When you have ambition, you will always have some form of resistance that you will...
Small business leaders, here are five traits that will support you in reaching success in your company. You'll find they are characteristics all leaders aspire to achieve. Here are the five traits: Five successful leadership traits 1. Vision - one of the critical...
As we come out of the pandemic and begin hiring more staff, you should consider a few critical conversations with every new hire. Setting expectations for new hires is essential as a basis for moving forward with new people....
Company owners are looking for practical solutions for protection from cyber threats. Small businesses have a growing concern over cyber threats. Perhaps some that you haven’t considered. The hybrid-remote workforce environment has created urgent data exposure...
In most parts of the country, we are emerging from the pandemic. It's time for new directions for small businesses. Masks are not being mandated, and deaths from Covid and the variants have been declining. With obstacles to business success falling away, what are your...
3 Common Small Business Problems and Their Solutions If you’re a Small Business with between 10 and 50 employees, you may find these issues resonate with you. Here are 3 common small business problems that companies are facing in today’s business environment: Finding...
The path to success in a small business can be complicated. When you learn how to find a good small business coach you can accelerate your path to growth and success. The challenge is that if you haven’t had a coach before, you may find that it is difficult to find a...
How to get more customers for your small business can be a real challenge. Small businesses don’t have a big budget for advertising and social media ads. The opportunities from public speaking have the edge over everything else you might do. Speaking can involve a...
Knowing your customer should be on the top of your “Things-To-Do-List”. It is one of the areas that many small businesses seem to struggle with, and because it is frustrating, they ignore it. With a better understanding of your customers’ needs and wants you’ll have a...
When you started your small business, you may have been motivated by many of the advantages of owning your own company. Total control over your destiny, the ability to manage your own time, the potential to grow your own income were just a few of the perks behind your...
We see and hear how small businesses are struggling to find good employees. Not every company is experiencing these same issues. What are some of the best practices that small businesses can implement that will help them overcome the struggles of attracting good...
If you’re a small business owner you are not a stranger to the feeling of overwhelm at times. It takes more to overwhelm some people than others, but the feelings and the impact are the same. You can end up distracted and off your path of running a profitable small...