Perhaps you’ve heard the African proverb: if you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together. And the only way you can go together, in business, is by maintaining a highly motivated team, because even one unmotivated team member can slow down the entire team. Effective leaders understand that […]
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Trust is a vital component in any business partnership. It is the foundation upon which all successful business relationships are built. Without trust, it becomes difficult, if not impossible, to establish effective communication, cooperation, and collaboration. With trust, both partners know what they can expect from each other – creating a sense of reliability and
Everyone makes mistakes, but not everyone knows how to recover from them effectively, especially in the high-stakes world of business. Many times, the difference between success and failure is the ability to turn mistakes into learning opportunities. Continue reading below if you are interested in practical steps that will show you how to not only
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To stay competitive or ahead of the curve in today’s fast-paced business environment, collaboration is not a “nice” to have, it is a “must” have – because it’s a critical component of success. Organizations that harness the collective skills and insights of their teams often outpace their competition in innovation, efficiency, and morale. Following is
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Here is the last blog in this series of pitfalls to avoid before entering an entrepreneurial business partnership. Although this may seem counter-intuitive, it is important to create an exit strategy before entering the entrepreneurial business partnership. Listed below are the problems and potential dangers for the business and the partnership that you want to
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Most of us have had the misfortune of being exposed to leaders who are, unfortunately, leaders “in name only”. These ineffective leaders couldn’t find their way of out of a paper bag, let alone provide any type of effective leadership to their team. And yet, for all the terrible leadership out there, the necessity for
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Why have one winning attribute when you can have two? In the pursuit of success, two powerful attributes, Positive Intelligence and Growth Mindset, combine to offer distinct but complementary pathways to success. Positive Intelligence empowers us to channel positivity and emotional resilience. It equips us with the tools to face adversity with a resilient spirit,
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To win in today’s highly competitive, rapidly evolving landscape of business, we are all familiar with the concept of emotional intelligence (EQ). However, what most leaders are less familiar with is the concept of “team emotional intelligence”. Team Emotional Intelligence (TEI) uses the principles of emotional intelligence, and rather than focusing on the individual, team
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It’s almost impossible to hear any conversation about business today not focused on AI, technical abilities and professional (subject matter) expertise. And while any company’s success will undoubtedly incorporate these skills, the significance of soft skills (or essential human skills) must not be over-looked and cannot be over-emphasized. Defined as personal attributes that enable individuals
Soft Skills: A “Must Have” not a “Nice to Have” for Success Read More »
Money can make or break any relationship – business or personal. Therefore, before you enter a business partnership it’s imperative you and your potential business partner discuss, up front, the financial commitments involved. Following are six (6) financial considerations that must be addressed to ensure your relationship with your business partner is a success. Capital:
