Short answer: before it’s too late! If things are basically good—but you know they could be better—you’re ready for a coach. Many people work with a coach because they know they’re ready for more and want to reach full potential as soon as possible. Bob Nardelli, CEO of Home Depot said, “I absolutely believe that [...]
As a leader, you must make sure that roles and responsibilities are clearly defined for your team. No matter how smart, talented, driven, or passionate you are, your success as an entrepreneur or small business owner depends on your ability to build and inspire a team. A successful leader is one who can spur his [...]
You don’t have to do everything alone—being part of a successful real estate team is a great way to jump-start your career or to take your career to the next level. At some point, most real estate agents discover that to move forward with their careers, you’ll have to build a team. Usually, it’s when [...]
Have you ever felt you knew exactly where you wanted to go—but just didn’t know how to get there? You may need coaching. The myth… It’s ingrained in our culture: The “self-made” success! The lone champion! The belief that achievement is best if done alone is a dangerous lie—and it’s probably hurting you! Admittedly, we admire [...]
“Big doors swing on small hinges.” Sometimes, it’s the small things in life that can result in the biggest changes in life’s direction. One of the most effective things you can do for your life is to uncover your mission. It’s a small thing that consistently produces big results. With the world constantly changing and [...]
Businesses, like living organisms, experience predictable patterns of behavior as they grow and develop. And much like young organisms, they face many of the same specific challenges as they progress through the stages of their lifecycle, or business lifecycles. This post outlines the stages (or business lifecycles) that a typical company will go through and highlights [...]
There is over 10 years of dedicated focus on documented production and management PlanPlus Online technology solutions have been expressly designed for industries that rely on workflow automation for productivity boosts. Our knowledge base and technical expertise are the result of long-tenured and trusting partnerships with our customers to help produce documents of the highest [...]
Understanding customer needs is the key to success in any business, but some of the biggest mistakes that companies make are failing to understand those needs and failing to meet customer expectations. This can cause problems ranging from poor customer service to misguided product development, and it can lead inevitably to stagnant or declining sales. [...]
We hear frequent reports that productivity continues to increase in business, especially with the application and use of new technologies. But it also seems like we’re all working harder and managing more tasks without gaining any ground or enjoying the benefits of increased productivity and efficiency. What’s missing? Why does it seem like we’re getting [...]
Transparency, values, and traditions are three keys to use when trying to understand your company culture. Transparency is Key Element When you go through a change, it’s bound to be a bit of a whirlwind. Start-ups might be used to move at a fast pace, but that gets amplified as your business grows. With so much [...]
Let’s face it: not every boss out there is perfect at delegating. Not every boss is perfect at communicating. Sometimes your manager will make suggestions or request actions that don’t make a whole lot of sense or don’t seem to fit into your current priorities. There may be times when you are buried and your [...]
The Dangers of Taking “Simple” for Granted These days, many cloud-based CRM software applications are pretty simple to use. In fact, many software vendors have done such a good job of touting the simplicity of their applications, with terms like “ease of use” and “user friendly”, that some of their customers take implementing and using [...]
