By Bruce Hakutizwi If your family was anything like mine, you’ll remember some point early each spring—for me, it was usually the first warm Saturday afternoon of the year—where a list of projects was decided on and everyone pitched in to get the house, garage, and yard cleaned up. Inevitably, we wouldn’t finish everything on […]
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Increasingly we are operating in complex workplaces where individual and collaborative work share blurred boundaries, and there is a constant barrage of emails and reminders pinging at us throughout the day. Sometimes it can become a bit too much, leading to frustration, loss of productivity, low morale, and even a complete burnout. As a business
Are you busy, or just busy bragging? You might feel personally attacked by this question, but it’s a legitimate one—and one that’s been on minds of most bosses in all industries, especially in the past couple of decades. According to one study of 10,000 adults across 28 different countries, 42% of adults admit to habitually
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As a leader, it’s important to understand the goals and vision of your company. It’s arguably even more important to convey that information to your employees, who play a huge role in turning those goals and vision into reality. Strong lines of communication ensure everyone is on the same page, leading to greater growth for
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We’ve all got our own favorite productivity tools, tips, and tricks that help us organize our task lists, assign projects, and manage deliverables. Today, there are more project management and productivity apps and software programs geared toward business owners than ever. Here, 10 entrepreneurs share the productivity tools they use to stay on top of
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As work styles and agreements have evolved, so has the flexibility of work. Many professionals now have the freedom to work from anywhere they choose. Though some like to work from home, many entrepreneurs find it beneficial to get out of the house and used shared workspaces. A shared workspace, also known as a coworking
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When most people think of what makes a great business leader, they often say words like “bold,” “strong personality,” “charismatic,” “self-confident,” and “visionary genius.” Business leaders are often in the spotlight, driving their company’s agenda in a very public and visible way. You might assume that to be a great business leader you have to
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Many small business owners are guilty of micromanaging. It’s no secret that delegating tasks is often very hard for small business owners to do. After all, how many of you started your business thinking, “I can do it better than my boss can!” or something similar? When you’re the best at something, it’s tough to let
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By Andy Bailey Effective time management ranks among the more challenging, and often exasperating, aspects of being a successful leader. It requires the flexibility to respond to unexpected challenges and the self-discipline to block out distractions and complete daily tasks. In my experience as a business coach, I frequently hear leaders express frustration with how
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When you hire a new employee, their first month on the job often determines how well they will end up fitting in and succeeding at your organization. As their manager, it’s your job to ensure they have the tools and support they need to feel like a true part of the team. To help you
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