The Law of Reciprocity in Business Growing up, we all learned to “treat others as you would like to be treated.” But, do you know how this age-old credo applies to the Law of Reciprocity? This law basically states that when someone does something nice for you, you feel the obligation to do something nice for them...
The challenge for any business hoping to last for years to come is to provide something above and beyond what their competition is able to provide. This isn’t an insurmountable task, but it does takes dedication and commitment to success. Sound overwhelming? It shouldn’t! I’ve found that a great goal and starting point is to offer your client something that...
Unlocking Potential As leaders we wear many hats, but you will find that an important role in the development of a successful team is learning the fine art of unlocking potential. An inexpensive (and by that I mean free!) and surefire way to keep your employees engaged and happy is to recognize them for their achievements. According...
Leverage Your Time There’s no way around it: as entrepreneurs, we are busy people. Running a successful business tends to be more than a full time job, and leaders seek ways to manage their time. It begs the question, if time cannot be controlled, why are we taught that we should manage it? Even the most detailed schedule...
…To Build Yourself! Think of your team members as partners in your success. Build them up to build your brand! A motivated team who feels respected and like they are an important piece of the puzzle will outperform those whose contributions are not acknowledged 100% of the time.
Take Steps Toward Your Future After a brief Memorial Day hiatus, I’m back with my weekly motivational moment. One of the biggest favors you can do for yourself while you’re young is to take steps toward your future before you get there! What I mean is this: before making any big decisions, take a moment...
It should be no surprise that a leader’s attitude is a great predictor of a team’s overall performance. Yes, you can be the catalyst to success within your company! Many team leaders mean well but fail to be mindful of how their actions and attitude may read to their teammates. Let’s face it—being a business owner...
As an entrepreneur myself, I know all too well how easy it is to get caught up in the daily grind of running a business. Don’t fall victim to this trap! I can’t stress enough the importance of taking a step back every so often and looking at the state of your operation as a whole. How happy...
Hard Work Funds Passion We all have passion projects that we enjoy dedicating our time to, but lately it’s become commonplace to hear of professionals throwing caution to the wind and leaving their day jobs to follow these passions. Such decisions tend to be ill-fated, or, at the least, ill-conceived. There is absolutely nothing wrong with following your...
Re-evaluating Relationships While you may be hesitant to do so, rest assured that it’s acceptable to disconnect from people who are no longer helping you grow in your business. Re-evaluating relationships every so often, especially with your business colleagues and contacts, is healthy. Don’t overthink your business “breakup”—be polite and remain cordial, but know that terminating...
