Leadership is an evolving journey, not a final destination. It involves continuous learning, adapting, and influencing others positively. In today’s fast-paced world, the demand for extraordinary leaders is immense. These leaders stand out not just for their achievements, but for their character, vision, and the positive impact they create. This article delves into what it
There’s a great line in Alice in Wonderland when the Queen says, “Sometimes I think of 6 impossible things before breakfast.” I think you’ll agree that this has to be creativity at its best! As a small business owner this is an ideal you really need to strive for … but how on earth can
“Excellence is never an accident; it is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, intelligent direction, skillful execution and the vision to see obstacles as opportunities.” The above anonymous quote was displayed prominently in an office, where, oddly enough, it seemed to attract very little attention. In any case, it has made enough of
Capable leadership is one of the most important traits of a successful business owner, manager or executive. However, different circumstances call for different management styles. This article discusses four basic types: Directive, Participative, Laissez-faire and Adaptive. Directive: This is the perhaps the oldest form and is relatively autocratic. Someone using a directive style tells people
In the past several years, business coaching has gone beyond a luxury reserved for Corporate America’s executives to an invaluable tool for small business owners. Yet many small business owners are still unclear on the difference between a business coach and a business consultant. The difference is as simple as the old expression “give a
Nothing ever stays the same. On the one hand we despise change yet on the other we don’t want to stagnate and become boring. Yet our habits keep us locked into a course of action day after day, year after year. The way we think, the way we behave, the way we experience things, the
The Covid-19 pandemic forced many small businesses to become resourceful and innovative about how they conducted business. While we are all still on the road to recovery, some of the hybrid business models used to adapt that came from necessity may be here to stay. Below are four ways small businesses adapted in response to
Problem solving and decision-making are key roles in any business. However, many people often try to solve problems and make decisions by reacting to them before they fully understand all the possible factors. They feel that the quickness of a decision is more important than the long-term outcome. There are times when a quick decision
The strategic mindset is about more than just getting things done. it is about looking at things in a careful and thoughtful manner. It is about thinking beyond the simple day to day tasks sitting in front of you. It is about taking a disciplined and effective approach to thinking. The strategic mindset looks at
