If you are like most people, chances are you are a procrastinator. Most people procrastinate to some degree; the key is not to let procrastination keep you from accomplishing what you have to do or achieving your goals. Procrastination is when you put your work aside and say you will start tomorrow or next … Continue reading
I’m a strong believer in the power of consistency. Doing something small consistently can make a big difference in the long term. Your goal might seem big like an elephant, but if you take your one step every day you will eventually achieve it. The problem, of course, is it’s not easy to be consistent. It’s … Continue reading
1. The iPod and iTunes. For many consumers, the pint-sized gadget that first hit the scene in 2001 was their first entrée into digital music. At the time, there were other digital music players but none had the staying power of Apple’s iconic iPod, its subsequent versions and offshoots like the iPod Touch. But perhaps even … Continue reading
Q: How can a small-business owner go about laying the foundation for a corporate culture like Virgin’s? A: Whether you’re launching a new business or preparing to expand your existing one, laying a solid foundation for the future is critically important – bringing in investors, getting your contracts right, hiring your core team members, choosing the right … Continue reading
You’ve decided to write a business plan, and you’re ready to get started. Congratulations. You’ve just greatly increased the chances that your business venture will succeed. But before you start drafting your plan, you need to–you guessed it–plan your draft. One of the most important reasons to plan your plan is that you may be … Continue reading
Making a decision is one of the most powerful acts for inspiring confidence in leaders and managers. Yet many bosses are squeamish about it. Some decide not to decide, while others simply procrastinate. Either way, it’s typically a cop-out — and doesn’t exactly encourage inspiration in the ranks. To avoid pining over what to do … Continue reading
Ever wished your employees shared the same level of passion for the business that you have? It’s a widespread desire among business owners, yet not everyone has been able to find the formula to make it happen. Leaders of some of the best small workplaces have, by creating cultures where employees work with this kind of passion … Continue reading
Steve Jobs’ impact on your life cannot be overestimated. His innovations have likely touched nearly every aspect — computers, movies, music and mobile. As a communications coach, I learned from Jobs that a presentation can, indeed, inspire. For entrepreneurs, Jobs’ greatest legacy is the set of principles that drove his success. Over the years, I’ve … Continue reading
If you’re like me, you probably can’t get enough advice on how to spur leadership and loyalty. Fortunately, those were the main themes behind this year’s Successful Online Business Conference, or SOBCon, in Chicago. Here are a few of the event speakers’ best tips for growing your leadership skills and building customer loyalty: Former Yahoo exec … Continue reading
Eleanor Roosevelt once said, “A good leader inspires people to have confidence in the leader, a great leader inspires people to have confidence in themselves.” But, becoming a great leader isn’t easy. Successfully maneuvering a team through the ups and downs of starting a new business can be one of the greatest challenges a small-business … Continue reading
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