Dr. Patty Ann

From Music to Margaritaville: Mastering Business Savvy through Jimmy Buffett’s Lessons

Jimmy Buffett’s journey from musician to a successful multifaceted entrepreneur offers a treasure trove of business lessons we can all learn from. His music, beach loving laid back lifestyle, Margaritaville-themed restaurants, flip flops, and clothing companies, all characterized the brand and entrepreneurial success of Jimmy Buffett. Throughout his decades long career, Buffett found a way […]

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Cracking the Code: Busy vs. Productive – Your Path to Retention and Efficiency

Remember the difference between “busy” homework and “productive” homework? Although we may not have enjoyed either, we knew the difference. Busy homework was a huge waste of time, adding little to no value towards our learning while productive homework was, well, productive, meaning the actual process of doing the homework added value to our learning.

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The Empathy Advantage: Why Empathetic Business Leaders Outperform the Rest

As the renowned leadership expert, John C. Maxwell states: “everything rises and falls on leadership.” Although this fact is an evergreen truth, many other aspects of leadership have evolved over time. Leadership is no longer about command and control. Rather, today’s successful leaders possess strategic thinking, decision-making skills, and a deep understanding of empathy. Empathy,

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5 Simple, Proven and Highly Effective Strategies You Can Implement To Remain Relevant and Avoid a Career Expiration Date

Is Your Career Relevancy About to Expire? We’ve all seen the rising stars who seem to be on an accelerated upward trajectory, only to later crash and burn – or perhaps just fizzle out. The crash (or fizzle) wasn’t related to lack of intelligence, or hard work, or emotional intelligence or even popularity. The crash

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5 Leadership Strategies to Avoid (or Reverse) a Dysfunctional Team

In the world of business, no matter how well-oiled the machine, there will come a time when dysfunctional teams rear their ugly heads. While these dysfunctional dynamics are inevitable, how leadership chooses to address (or ignore) them makes all the difference in determining the culture success and harmony of the workplace. Signs of a Dysfunctional

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The Power and Importance of Effective Communication in Business Leadership

Effective communication is the linchpin of successful leadership in the business world. Leadership isn’t just about making strategic decisions or managing teams; it’s about connecting with people, inspiring them, and fostering collaboration. In fact, business leadership is ALL your ability to effectively communicate with everyone that your business impacts, including employees, the leadership team, clients,

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Resiliency: An Over-Looked Key for Your Business Success – 4 Strategies for Building Resiliency Within Your Company

Resiliency often holds the key for what sets successful businesses apart from those that fail. Resiliency is the ability to rebound from setbacks and adapt to new circumstances. Resilient companies can withstand the twists and turns of market fluctuations, economic downturns, and unexpected events, such as the Covid-19 pandemic. For example, during Covid-19 many businesses

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The Crucial Role of Self-Awareness in Effective Business Leadership

The Crucial Role of Self-Awareness in Effective Business Leadership Self-Awareness: The Foundation of Personal Insight At its core, self-awareness is an ongoing journey into understanding your own internal states, preferences, resources, and intuitions. It’s a deep dive into acknowledging and understanding your emotions, thoughts, and values, while recognizing how these internal dynamics influence one’s external

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Unleashing the Power of High-Performing Teams

In today’s highly competitive global environment, cultivating and nurturing high-performing teams is no longer a choice but a necessity for success. Companies with high-performing teams will overcome challenges and seize opportunities with more speed, agility, and confidence than companies lacking them. They are, in fact, the drivers of innovation, productivity, and long-term growth for every

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5 Proven Strategies for Leaders and Entrepreneurs to Increase Emotional Intelligence and Boost Their Business Success

  Emotional intelligence (EI) plays a critical role in the success of your personal and professional development. Simply defined, emotional intelligence is the ability to recognize, understand, and manage your emotions, as well as the emotions of others. EI is usually considered to be a “soft skill” consisting of self-awareness, self-regulation, empathy, social skills, and

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