Sports teams have coaches, leading them to championship victories – but did you know that those same principles can apply to business as well? As the way we do business changes in this millennium, including the expansion of technical industries, it’s evident that the world isn’t as big, and competition is fierce. Coaching is a…
Read MoreWalking The Leadership Talk
“In theory there’s no difference between theory and practice – in practice there is.” – Yogi Berra There’s some doubt as to whether the legendary New York Yankees player and manager Yogi Berra ever actually uttered the immortal words above but there’s certainly no doubt as to their veracity. We’ve probably all met someone who…
Read More5 Hard Lessons Business People Can Learn from the World of Elite Sports
Business is a marathon not a sprint. And while the average desk-bound entrepreneur may find the sporting analogy a strange one, the two fields share more than a few similarities. In professional sports – just as in business – the name of the game is survival of the fittest and a winning mentality is a…
Read MoreAccountability – Getting It Done
Everyone has a “To Do” list of time consuming or unpleasant activities that are postponed day after day, and often week after week. It could be a thorough inside-and-out clean of your car or tidying up that renegade area of your home. You can always find an excuse not to do it. But when it…
Read More10 Tips To Lead From The Front
Unless you’re truly a one-person operation – an increasingly rare breed in this networked world – there will inevitably come a time when you are called upon to lead in both your business and beyond. It’s a challenge that can’t be shirked but very much a test that can be failed. Some leaders are born…
Read MoreThe Difference Between Building A Business And Building A Job
Starting out as an entrepreneurial small business owner has never been easier and, in many ways, it’s never made more sense as a long-term move than now. The days of one-company careers are pretty much done and dusted. These days, you’ll be lucky if you manage to stay put in one industry let alone happily…
Read More4 Inspirational Entrepreneurs To Start Following Today
Entrepreneurship can be a lonely path to follow at times. When you’re busy putting in the hard yards building a successful business, actively following people who’ve been there before you is a great way of getting an outside perspective and learning some valuable lessons while you’re at it. In this piece, we’ll shine a light…
Read More3 Big Business Strategies You Can Put to Work in Your SMB Today
The day-to-day drama and excitement of running your own small business is a million miles away from cubicle hell and the general drudgery of corporate life. In fact, for most small business owners, that’s a key part of the attraction in going out on their own in the first place! Those traditional big businesses didn’t…
Read MoreDiscover Why Saying No To Negativity Has A Real Bottom Line Payoff For Your Business
Saying no to negativity is a subject usually confined to the realms of pop psychology and positive thinking, but the reality is that it can have a very real effect on the bottom line of your business. It’s also an attitude that has to be assiduously cultivated by small business owners. The inherent risk, drama,…
Read More4 Timeless Lessons For Entrepreneurs From Warren Buffett’s Right-Hand Man
Warren Buffett is a familiar figure for most small business owners. Whether they’ve devoured his biography looking for tips, or caught any of his frequent appearances on stages and screens worldwide with everyone from Bill Gates to Jay-Z, the Sage of Omaha’s story is a well-known one. Buffet isn’t solely responsible for the incredible results…
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