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...
You can find great leadership ideas everywhere. Here are some of the best leadership tips from Top Gun Maverick. If you see this Summer blockbuster movie you’ll walk away with some great leadership tips. See if you can relate and take away some new ideas. Here are a...
Most of us are lucky if we find a leader people follow. The type of leader that we would do anything to help. They inspire, challenge, and enrich our lives in long-lasting ways. They listen to us, make us feel valued, and include us in their inner circle. However, we...
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...