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
Today’s guest on the “Today’s Business Leaders” podcast is Meredith Bell, an author, podcast host and the president and co-founder of Performance Support Systems, Inc. She’s here today to speak with us about her passion: affecting lasting and meaningful change for her clients through improved communication skills and teamwork. Finding the Freedom to Call
Today’s guest, Shannon Graham, realized he was an entrepreneur since his early teens. When he was in school, he would take the one-cent CDs from the Columbia House catalog and upsell them to his friends and classmates to make a profit. This was his very first taste of being a business owner, and he
When a prospect tells you, “I have a marketing problem”, the real problem typically lies in his or her relationships. How can you solve your prospects’ problems without communicating with them? Today’s guest, George Bryant has relationship building at the top of his priority list. From Paper Routes to Digital Marketing George, like many
Being an entrepreneur means learning how to show up effectively for your audience. However, what if your current tactics aren’t working? Are you often asking yourself: “Why don’t they get it?” “Why is my business stagnating?” “How do I effectively communicate my intentions?” Today’s guest, Nic Peterson may have the answer you’re looking for. Nic
What’s the most important part of entrepreneurship? Is it money? Is it a big net of clients? Today’s Guest, Brandon Fong, says the most crucial part of being an entrepreneur is making connections, along with being resourceful. Brandon knew he had the entrepreneurial spirit at a young age. While the other kids in
So, you’ve got a great idea for a business. How are you going to get the business started? What do you need to get the ball rolling? Today’s guest, Norty Cohen, has years of experience in bringing ideas to life, however, it isn’t as easy as you think. On today’s show, Norty uses his entrepreneurial
What does it mean to be a great leader? How do you balance managing all aspects of your business? Today’s guest, Tina Forsyth says the first step to becoming a great leader is to be a great self-leader. How am I Getting in the Way? Tina is a coach, author, educator and entrepreneur. Through her
Now that digital marketing tools and strategies are far more accessible today than they were in the past, it is much easier for businesses to leverage them for growth and success. However, while holding the reins to these tools is necessary, not everyone is well-equipped to handle them. You’ve likely seen or heard about a