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The Practice of Creating Space
A dear friend of mine recently sent out New Year’s greeting cards along with a letter recounting 2021 as she experienced it. As I read the first paragraph, I paused, reread it again multiple times, and then proceeded to read the whole letter. Today, with her permission, I’d like to share what she wrote and…
Read MoreInvesting in the Lives and Businesses of Others
Each week and each day that is spent well means more quality time has been invested in the lives and businesses of others. And each night when the work stops it’s time to reflect on the investment made, with whom, for what, to which effort. Are you bringing out the best in your team, clients,…
Read More“Help Wanted” – How to Find & Keep Employees
So many businesses I know are struggling to find workers right now. In the last 18 months we have fought together to survive a virus and the government has extended unemployment to the point that many are still not looking for work. That’s why it’s been so difficult to find and keep employees. Today, Friday,…
Read MoreDo Gratitude: Thank you goes a long ways!
Clients, team members, partners, friends, and family – no matter what relationships you hold or how you interact with others, a sincere thank you always goes a long ways! This week I’m talking about gratitude, including a personal story, and a few ways you can apply yourself toward this goal. This week I’ve received thank…
Read MoreEveryone Wants To Belong
Every human possesses an internal desire to be known. When you walk into your local coffee shop only to hear the barista call your name and welcome you, how do you feel? When they remember your drink and ask if you’re having “the regular”, how do you feel? You feel like they know you –…
Read MoreKeeping Your To-Do’s Straight
I’ve found that to-do lists are different for everyone. Some people are creative, others are analytical, and a few fall right in the middle using either physical or digital checklists during different seasons of life. For me, having a to-do list at my fingertips is an essential part of each day. If it’s not attached…
Read MoreThe Great Text Dilemma
Whenever asked, one of the greatest business/entrepreneur tools I shout from the rooftops is the out-of-office responder for email. Not only does provide immediate info to those who email me, announcing my unavailability, for how long, and when I’ll return – it also saves my sanity by allowing my responsibilitarian brain to rest knowing my…
Read MoreUsing Downtime Well: 26 things you can do when business is slow
Using Downtime Well Entrepreneur downtime – the rarity that it is at times – is a tool business owners can use to their benefit. When utilized correctly and efficiently, you will find that it is not only incredibly opportunistic, but that it actually improves your business. Harvest the seeds you’ve faithfully sown all the while,…
Read MoreVirtual Networking During a Social Distancing Economy – How to Continue Growing Your Business
Businesses need people. From clients and customers, to partners, team members, and suppliers, it simply can’t run or succeed without them. In a world that is shifting more and more to social distancing and virtual office use, how and where you find people can make or break a business or marketing plan. Here are a…
Read MoreGrowth By Learning
Three habits that will boost your business growth. When you hear the word “growth,” what’s the first thing you think about? In business, “growth” often brings up thoughts about how much money we’re making, how many employees we have, how many clients we have, and on and on. We associate growth with the measurable facts…
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