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...
Cultivate Success Your business is only as strong as the team you assemble to support it; it’s a simple concept, but one that is too often ignored by headstrong entrepreneurs trying to achieve business growth quickly. Never think that you can cultivate success alone — without the foundation of a strong team, you should never expect...
In business, fostering genuine relationships with the right people can open the right doors for you—so treat those relationships like fine china. Ensure that you are taking the time to grow your relationships and don’t neglect to foster new ones.
I’ve come to find that the most successful (and well-liked) entrepreneurs have mastered the important skill of remaining humble. Is it possible to be humble while still allowing yourself to accept the credit you deserve? Absolutely! Even the highest paid CEOs of Fortune 500 companies will have questions, and having humility means recognizing when the input of your peers...
This simple piece of advice to follow your skill set is, surprisingly, often overlooked. Closely examine your skill set and talents when considering your future career and entrepreneurial endeavors and you will surely be on the fast track to success.
Passion is Not Always the Answer Often, idealistic entrepreneurs bet everything on following their passion. Realistically, passion is not the key to success for every person and every situation. Instead, turn to your skill set and your relationships to guide you toward a career in which you will be successful! Once you have a solid...
Admit Your Mistakes As I’ve mentioned previously, I strongly believe that authenticity is paramount when conducting business. When you are unafraid to admit your mistakes, you add to this authenticity as an entrepreneur.
