When we’ve been in an industry long enough, we begin to think that we know everything there is to know. We believe that, and in some cases rightfully so, that are existing expertise will carry us through. That is, until we inevitably hit roadblocks that leave us painfully aware of our intellectual shortcomings. Instead of […]
You know that one of the most significant distinctions between persistence and stubbornness is the willingness to incorporate feedback intelligently, right? Roberto, a persistent leader set a goal to open a new market for his company’s managed service for networks and high-end office machines. It had achieved robust success with a regional market in Baltimore and now
No one likes to leave their comfort zone. Why? Well, it’s uncomfortable, by definition. However, to reach meaningful changes and goals in your life, reaching for new experiences and developing new skills is required.
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Let’s agree on something important…it takes just as much energy to dream big than it does to dream small. There are risks involved with any dream, so rather than shy away from big dreams, develop the skills to be more resilient so you can bounce back from setbacks.
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As much as we want to be able to do everything on our own, it’s almost impossible. Particularly when a business grows. So much more work can be done when you surround yourself with skilled and talented people and work together as a team.
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Feedback is a gift. Be smarter than those who withdraw from the arena of activity for fear of hearing unhappy feedback, because the patterns you hear in those complaints can make your service, your product, and even your company stronger.
When a good review is given to you or one of your workers, it’s also an opportunity to see what traits and skills individuals are looking at when they are considering your company. Not only is it important to acknowledge and praise good work, but it’s also to see what your customers view as “good.”
It’s one thing to hire individuals to just make it through any old business day. But, it’s another thing to hire people you know will make a difference. Success should not be measured in the number of individuals that work for you, it should be measured in the number of individuals that grow while working
