When you hear the phrase “public speaking,” you might envision the act of standing in front of a group and giving a speech. It may even give you instant anxiety. But when you take the” public” out of public speaking, your stage fright might dissipate. Here is an example: I recently walked into a retail store…
According to the Small Business Administration, the odds are stacked against you if you desire to start a new small business. First of all, the SBA notes that 30 percent of new businesses will fail within the first two years, 50 percent within the first five years, and a whopping 66 percent within a 10-year…
The health of an employee often directly affects his or her performance and rate of absenteeism. This is why employee wellness programs are so common in workplaces today. However, not all wellness programs are created equal. Here’s what works and what doesn’t when it comes to employee wellness programs. Health Education According to Corporate Wellness…
Every business wants to get the most productivity with the least amount of time and cost. The more steps there are in a process, the more chances that there are built-in inefficiencies. These can be physical issues. For example, a product might have to make several trips across a factory floor before it is completed.…
I often hear people talk about being part of a “team.” I usually hear mantras related to team development when someone is making a business case to get one of their proposals approved or when insisting that teamwork is the only real way to get anything meaningful and difficult done. The more I think about…
Generally speaking, an organization wants to have its most experienced people in positions of leadership. However, the mere fact that you have experience doesn’t mean that you don’t have any flaws in your management style. Therefore, it is important to understand what your flaws may be and to look for ways to correct them. Here…
The importance of excellent leadership skills cannot be emphasized enough in today’s competitive environment. Having good leaders at the helm could mean the difference between productivity or a waste of resources. Although there are many naturally talented leaders who can instinctively guide a team or department, many good leadership skills are actually learnable and can…
A friend of mine shared a story of an incident that occurred during a company party he attended. The celebration went well until alcohol made its entrance into the festivities. A senior leader in the company had too much to drink and made it obvious to everyone. In a conversation heard by everyone, she got…
In almost every entrepreneur’s journey, money is definitely one of the biggest challenges. Whether you’re just starting out and gathering money to launch or are seeking funding to aid your company as it scales, finding streams of support are critical to company growth. That’s why presenting a pitch for funding is so crucial. It’s the…