Managing a business is not a solo project. As a leader, it’s your responsibility to inform all relevant internal and external parties about what’s going on in the company. To keep things running smoothly, it’s important for your stakeholders to have a clear picture of what’s going on at all times. If you’re struggling with […]
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You have way too much to do, you’re buried in work, and it seems there’s no way out from under it all. But there is: delegation. Yes, you know it’s important to do and you know it will save you time and help others develop new skills. So, why aren’t you delegating? Click through to
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Like anything else, the best sales tactics are bound to change over time. What worked yesterday doesn’t necessarily work today, and the present “best practices” may be ineffective a year or two from now. Salespeople must continually keep up with the changing trends and learn how to adapt to the modern consumer. To help you
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Starting a new business can come with doubt and uncertainty. But what happens when that doubt has less to do with nerves and more to do with your gut warning you of potential failure? At a certain point, it may be prudent to walk away from your startup and pursue a different path. So how
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Great to spend the day building a productive high-functioning team with Bristol-Meyers Squibb Oncology North Carolina District Sales Team! They did a great job establishing vulnerable trust, learning how to be a better team member, and exploring concrete ideas and knowledge for team optimization as they move from good-to-great. “Bringing together everyone’s personalities and preferences to
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When you’re managing a team of employees, you’re responsible for identifying and promoting talented leaders at the right time. Not every high-performing employee is cut out for a management position, so you’ll need to carefully evaluate whether a particular person is ready to move up—and whether current business needs align with that timing. There are
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Receiving a promotion is always a reassuring and exciting reward for your hard work. However, as an employee moving up to your first leadership position, you might struggle adjusting to your role in the workplace. A common concern is managing workers that once were at your level, and finding ways to earn their respect as
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The new year is upon us! It’s time to consider our leadership goals for 2020. “Goals push us to do better,” says LYNN WHITESELL, managing partner at Harris Whitesell Consulting. “Goals give us focus and direction. Goal setting allows you to take control of your life or company direction and provides you a benchmark for
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Leaders usually dictate company culture, and when they leave, it opens up the potential for change. The changes that happen to the company might not always be positive. Instead, culture changes could lead to the business faltering and employees losing their motivation. How can companies seek to keep their culture intact even while their leaders
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A business might not always be headed in the same direction throughout its life. Occasionally, an organization needs to realign itself and its goals due to many factors. In most of these situations, the earlier a business sets about pivoting its focus, the better it can adapt to change over the long term. The longer
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The modern world has made it extremely easy to start a side gig out of your own home. Once you have the time and resources to dedicate to it, a side gig could bring in a lot of extra capital. Eventually, if it’s successful enough, it could even replace your regular job. However, as with
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The best companies provide training for their employees to help them perform their jobs better. However, the sad fact of the matter is that employers don’t always offer—or are even able to offer—time or resources for professional growth. For ambitious employees, this could be a stifling situation, but there is hope. Once you have the
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