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Top 10 Most Common Mistakes that Entrepreneurs Make
No Business Plan - If you rely on instinct to guide your business instead of a written plan, you're headed for trouble. A plan helps you see where your company is, where it's going, why, and how you're doing along the way. No Sales Plan - Without a sales plan, you...
The Fundamental Attribution Error or Why do some people act like jerks?
We aren’t all that good at accurately attributing causality. We jump to unflattering conclusions. The chief error we make is a simple one: We assume that people do what they do because of personality factors or flawed character. Why did that woman steal from a...
The Perfect Interview Question
How to Tell If A Candidate Is An Ideal Fit For Your Company Wouldn't it be great to ask one specific question that uncovers at least four areas of your candidate's general personality, giving you an idea of their overall behaviors, traits, and values? Well, you can....
Strongly Held Beliefs
We all have them – some are called opinions – others are considered fact. When these pertain to people, in areas of professional performance or relationships, things get a little fuzzy. I often hear a client say “My boss is crazy” or “This employee is unmanageable” or...
Effective Delegation in Six (Almost) Easy Steps
Delegation is more than just a way of getting people to do things for you. It is also a powerful leadership and coaching tool. When used properly, delegation enables you to increase productivity and profitability, improve morale, and increase retention. Perhaps most...
How to Work With Friends and Family
OK – you’ve seen this before. You hired a friend because she needed a job and you had a position open. You reasoned that the personal relationship would make it easier because the trust was there and you’ve always liked her. Two months later, it’s a very different...
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