Plenty of people have had managers who acted like a tyrant granted a fiefdom. It’s hard to stay motivated when you’re made to feel like a cog in someone else’s machine. So, what is the opposite of that leadership style? A “servant leader,” as coined by Robert Greenleaf in 1970, is a leader who prioritizes
Choosing to become an entrepreneur or your own boss comes with advantages — one of which is a greater level of independence. However, all the responsibilities and logistics that come with running a company can get confusing and tedious. The beauty of operating a business is that you do not have to do it alone.
When you first begin learning about effective coaching styles, the number of options is often overwhelming. The good news is that you don’t have to choose just one. First-rate coaches combine techniques to form a unique blend that works for them and their team. To do so, they need to have a broad understanding of
As an entrepreneur, it is your responsibility to find ways, methods, strategies, plans and techniques to make your business move smoothly and grow. With so many high-stakes decisions on your plate, it can be overwhelming — so overwhelming, in fact, that properly managing your business feels like a Herculean task. That is where a business
As companies evolve, business coaches are there to drive motivation, direction and collaboration. Business coaching carries obvious benefits, which coaches proudly showcase when advertising their services: Improved communication Increased productivity Better employee retention More practical prioritizing and delegation Higher customer satisfaction If that’s not enough to convince you of the importance of business coaching, then
“Coaching is unlocking a person’s potential to maximize their own performance. It’s helping them to learn rather than teaching them.” – Tim Gallwey. A business coach will not only help you but your employees as well. Here are five ways business coaching can have a lasting impact on your team. Improve Communication Communication is a
Revenue is at the center of any business, and just about everyone has something to say about it. Here are 20 tweetable quotes on revenue to offer inspiration and perspective, for you and your followers. Valuable Viewpoints “If you do something for fun and create the best possible product, then the profit will come.” Richard
While everyone has their own unique marketing strategies, certain tactics can hurt your bottom line. Any marketing agency or consultant you work with should know exactly how to help you grow your business. If you get any of the following pieces of advice, it’s time to look elsewhere for marketing assistance. You Don’t Need a
Per the Small Business Administration, any operation bringing in $5 million in revenue annually should allocate a minimum of 7% to 8% for marketing. That is, of course, if you want to earn a respectable return on your investment (ROI). Bottom line (pun intended), no small business can afford to pour money into bringing in