Culture statements, missions, visions, values, credos, secret handshakes, etc. The list goes on and on. At best, a megaton of company literature distracts you, employees, and customers alike. Not good. Too much definition can become overwhelming. What happens then? Chaos! Confusion! Disinterest! Obviously, your motivational documents shouldn’t cause those. Yet small businesses need direction and … Continue reading “Which Motivational Documents Actually Help Workers Stay Focused?”
Category: For CEOs and Owners
Appease Question Vultures and Stay Focused
Picture two dozen unread documents at your desk, at least 25 time-contingent emails within your inbox, with a do-or-die meeting in three hours. Then somebody knocks on your door with a “quick question.” Did your concentration just get obliterated? Yes, it did. Your time and focus is valuable, but co-workers need attention too. More importantly, … Continue reading “Appease Question Vultures and Stay Focused”
About Entrepreneurship: Feed Your Optimism
Take a moment and brainstorm characteristics that accomplished entrepreneurs share. Thinking something like resolve, initiative, open-mindedness, charisma, or a similar attribute? Right…but incomplete. From shaking hands to hitting the books, success has many paths and many milestones. Different attributes obviously help guide direction. But what keeps you walking, exploring, and seeking new opportunities? Optimism! A … Continue reading “About Entrepreneurship: Feed Your Optimism”
Could more work cripple your business? Take an opportunity assessment
Did you know–in the United States alone–over 65 small businesses fail every hour! That’s about one failure per minute. How do once thriving companies end up having to close? It often comes down to how they assess business opportunities . . . What can you do to avoid business failure?
How to Stay Focused and Not Get Bombarded with Business Calls
If you’re like one stressed business owner I just spoke to, you might be getting calls ALL the time. . . . past acquaintances . . . salespeople . . . customers. You name it. They’re all asking for something. Although it’s great that all these people want to speak to you, your time is … Continue reading “How to Stay Focused and Not Get Bombarded with Business Calls”
