Educating your workforce is a fundamental component in productivity and business advancement; however, one of the key items holding a company back from growth is its ability to educate and advance its workforce.
A couple months ago, I wrote an article about what comes next after you have experienced success. I still do not have an answer, but I have come to understand myself better.
Every decision in business is about using your limited resources to gain the best results, and it’s a concern every company faces; but one impacting smaller and medium businesses the most.
I have never met a successful business owner who had too much time on his or her hands. They are successful because they are busy both putting out today’s fires while keeping an eye open for risks and opportunities just around the corner.
Lack of appreciation, unrealistic expectations and a creeping scope of work … difficult clients are challenging. Here are ways to lower stress on both sides and heighten the quality of these business-client relationships.
Leaders who listen understand their organizations are successful because of the insights, attention, and contributions of every member therein. Not listening is like a shepherd not tending to the sheep: It’s self-defeating.
Silicon Valley investors and their ilk seek the next big thing to grab market share, and produce fame and Jeff Bezos-sized wealth. They call it disruption.