Like the many successful entrepreneurs who have come before this newest class of innovators, lessons (and failures) had to be learned along the way. Learning from your mistakes is important, but there are also valuable lessons to learn when you examine what worked (or didn't work) for other …
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Steps to Becoming a More Effective Leader
Being a true leader involves a lot more than a fancy title and being the boss. Though managing staff will be a significant part of your role as a business owner, if you don’t possess the skills necessary to effectively guide them, accomplishing company goals and aiding your staff in reaching their …
The Leadership Toolbox
I fondly remember growing up and helping my father carry his toolboxes to various jobs. My father ran a side business that repaired and installed things like furnaces, air conditioners, and hot water tanks. He also was called out by those who needed miscellaneous repairs such as leaking faucets, …
Becoming a Better Manager Of People
The differences between a mediocre manager and an extraordinary one are many. Depending on the specific managers in question, there are likely to be many differences in style and approach between any individual and the next. But which combination makes for the perfect manager? Keep Striving to Be …
A Small Business Dilemma Regarding Employee Selection
You are the owner/operator or maybe even the manager of a small-business and you need to hire a new employee for an entry-level position in your company. After interviews and careful consideration, you’ve narrowed your choices down to two candidates. Candidate A has the technical skill and …
