5 Side Effects of Being 1 Among Many
I found myself being 1 among many in 1970, when my parents were divorced. My mom and my 3 younger sisters were now on our own; I was the man of the house at an early age by any standards. I was only…
Habits are Intentional Behaviors
Habits are often associated with negative behaviors. In order to challenge the thoughts we have about habits, we must be open-minded and willing to see the other side of the proverbial coin. Another…
Support is Key for Your Business to Thrive and Survive
Support is an important part of leadership and business. Many leaders and business owners are looking for support in many forms from others. Support is central to the human condition, in which we all…
Willingness Weeds Out Resistance
Willingness is the act of doing something that you are not yet committed to fully. When someone is willing to do something, they must the courage and gumption to do it. They do it without taking long…
Gratitude Builds High Performance Teams
Gratitude is the expression of appreciation to another person or persons. Many people understand that gratitude is part of the bigger picture that includes thankfulness, gratefulness, and kindness.…
How to Achieve Bigger Results With Focus
Results are very important to a business and are in fact the basis of whether or not a business makes it or not. The right results must be achieved in order for a business to exist and to expect to…
How Improvement Standardizes Workflows
Continuous Improvement dates back to Total Quality Management in the 1920s when statistical data was applied to quality control processes. Since that time, it has evolved into Lean Principles and Six…
How Chaos Costs You Revenue and Profits
All businesses will find themselves in chaos at one time or another. Chaos is the absence of order, efficiencies, standardized structures and processes, and skilled leadership. This may be hard to…
Goals Ignite Entrepreneurs to Achieve Rich Results
Goals are a very important part of business. They are also known as targets or objectives and achieving them is a high priority for companies. Some companies invest a massive amount many each year to…