There is an inherent fear for people that aren’t entrepreneurs. They believe that hiring an entrepreneur will somehow infect the rest of the staff and cause them to defect. While this may be true to a degree, there is so much more your company can gain from having an entrepreneur in its presence. Here are my go to lessons learned. Be More Entrepreneurs expect more than … [Read more...]
Your Business, Your Leadership
The past week has given me the opportunity to observe the management style of a district manager for a fairly well known retailer. As I have had the horror of observing this individual, I’ve noticed that there are some things that entrepreneurs can learn from this horror movie. The staff mistakes are your mistakes What I have observed is this DM ruthlessly pointing out every … [Read more...]
The Power of Perception
As a small business there is a perception that the quality of the service we provide is directly linked to our size. The question is whether that perception is true and if it is, are we actually the ones creating that perception? Here’s what I have learned to consider when projecting your business image. Perception trumps ability I’ve noticed that small businesses have a … [Read more...]
What’s Your Worth?
Yesterday I had the good fortune to have lunch with an established mentor and the question floating around the table was 'how do you know your worth as a consultant'? I thought the answer rang true for any business owner and here’s what I got from the conversation. When you’re not sure of what you know, you charge for everything This is true for all industries, when you … [Read more...]
The Success of Failure
Entrepreneurs are created for a variety of reason, but the most pressing question is 'have you been successful because of skill or luck?' Most entrepreneurs will be very offended at this question, but it has merit and whether we like it or not every story of success is tinged with the luck. You were at the right place, with the right product and you met the right person. Just … [Read more...]
Get Your Organization In Sync To Sustain Change
Guest post by Suzanne Weinstein (learn more about Suzanne at the end of this post) Change is the one constant we know is going to occur and it is also one of the biggest challenges a leader will face. Leaders are acutely aware that change never ends. In fact, most organizations are interested in changing, not because they want to change, but because our fast-changing economic … [Read more...]
Business Leadership: Recycling Conflict
Last week I was delighted to be a workshop presenter at the HBA Conference in Philadelphia. The Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association is filled with many of the brightest executive women I have met. The key to the success of the two day program is the care and constant tending the presenters get once they have been chosen. Interestingly, I mused about this after the … [Read more...]
Thinking Long-Term
Post by Veronica Eyenga, contributing Women On Business writer Business can change instantly and, in today’s economy, it is extremely important that you’re prepared for anything. However, not all business takes place in the here and now, looking toward the future counts for something too. Preparedness for the long-term is an ever increasing trend among business … [Read more...]
Developing Impact & Presence
Post by Jane K. Stimmler, contributing Women On Business writer There are some women you meet in business who just seem to shine. It’s that indefinable combination of traits that give these women a certain presence and charisma. The most successful inspire trust in others by combining the best of their feminine leadership traits with their confidence and authority. Women who … [Read more...]