There’s a familiar saying that people don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care. It’s a good reminder, especially for anyone who works with customers or clients. But there’s another side to it. If people are going to trust you with their money, time, business, or an important decision, [...]
You can be convinced that someone is wrong and still treat that person with respect. That sounds simple. But it can become surprisingly difficult when the disagreement involves something important to us. Maybe a coworker has a completely different opinion about how to handle a project. Maybe a customer expresses a belief you strongly [...]
We have more ways to communicate than ever before. Email, text messages, video meetings, instant messaging, shared documents, project management software—the list seems endless. With all those tools, you'd think communication would be better than ever. But is it? We can exchange information instantly with people anywhere in the world and still leave them [...]
Not long ago, I accepted a LinkedIn connection request from someone I didn’t know. Almost immediately, I received a sales pitch. That happens often enough that it barely surprises me anymore. Someone asks to connect, I accept, and before there has been any real interaction, I’m being told about a service I supposedly need. [...]
The traits that turn everyday dreamers into can-do, build-it, make-it-happen business leaders Some entrepreneurial characteristics come naturally. Others require intentional effort and practice. The good news is that every one of these qualities can grow in you. Entrepreneurs aren’t born fully formed—they develop over time, step by step, experience by experience. These are the [...]
We should charge and pay for value, not time Time is one of our most valuable commodities, and that it’s a non-renewable resource makes it even more precious. But knowledge is also a valuable commodity. If you offer a service, are you balancing time and knowledge when you determine your fees? We’ve all heard [...]
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that Gen Z (those born between the mid-1990s and mid-2010s) will make up about 30 percent of the U.S. civilian workforce by 2030, filling nearly 50 million jobs. That 30 percent estimate is likely to apply globally. Every generation uses slang unique to its time and place. [...]
This is Strategy: Make Better Plans Seth Godin Authors Equity (October 22, 2024) Without strategy, systems don’t work—or if they do, they don’t work for long. In our complex, ever-changing world, strategic thinking is essential. And if you follow Seth Godin’s advice, you’ll gain the clarity you need to think strategically and make better [...]
Should you write a book about your business? This guest post by Savannah Cordova, a writer with Reedsy, will help you decide. One of the most oft-given pieces of advice for business owners is that they should write a book about their business. Such a book can serve many purposes: establishing or reinforcing one’s expertise [...]
An effective way to get your employees on the same page is to start a company book club. It can introduce new ideas, help with skill development, and create a general culture of personal and professional growth. Develop some guidelines before you announce the club, including: A general theme How books will be chosen [...]
