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?...