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The key to growing business is utilizing a dual strategy of building an amazing brand that commands long-lasting attention and layering on a performance marketing approach that connects with the right audience to drive revenue.
As a leader, it's your place to step in and do damage control if differing views are impacting a project.
Not all ideas are good ideas, and not all investments can be great ones, but each generation needs to understand the value that others bring to the table.
Different than co-leadership, leadership sharing is about offering employees autonomy, giving away power and having a checklist of accountability to be sure leadership sharing and its value is maximized whenever possible.
A thriving community is good for business and strong civic engagement contributes to the vibrancy and success of that community.
Only consider return on investment for big purchases, discuss the investment with end users, and consider that technology can bring new revenue streams.
Candor – or openness and truthfulness – is necessary to create transparency, get good ideas, give feedback and promote healthy debate.
Business owners can often feel judged and shamed for not doing things correctly. This is a natural feeling to be avoided with a few simple steps to ensure the relationship with your accountant is functional.
The accounting profession is known for its ability to meet crucial filing dates that can change an entire year for business clients and individuals.
10) 15 minutes the night before saves you two hours the next day!
All company cost reductions are not created equal. Waiting until there is a problem in your business might be too late to make cost-cutting maneuvers that can have long-term benefits.
Gone are the days of employees setting a goal to stay at their company for 30 years or more. The workforce is more agile, and it's common for top talent to put in just a few years before moving on.
10) Meaningful, documented policies and procedures set the tone.
With multiple offices, you need to have leadership-approved and cohesive principles clearly communicated.
I've heard it said before if you light a lamp for someone, you also brighten your own path – which immediately makes me think of the successes borne from mentoring relationships or volunteering your time and talents.
When we tackle a job and a career, we are often asked to sacrifice what we're most passionate about personally in order to punch the proverbial clock.
The benefits of mentoring across teams are well documented. But what about bringing in folks from the outside for mentoring your teams as a standard practice?