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Growth

  • 4 Social Signals to Communicating Better

    We all want it, we get into disagreements over it, and it makes a difference in our workplace and personal relationships; communication – it truly is the core of what we want. Effective communication is more than just passing a message across – it involves helping the recipient understand and act on the message. The weight of effective communication isn’t just on the shoulders of great leaders, it is an integral part of an evolving social process for everyone.

  • 5 Common Business Problems Every Business Owner Faces

    it is important to know when you need the expertise and support of others and where and how to get it. This is where business coaching comes in.

  • 7 Things Smart Business Owners Should STOP Doing Every Day

    I have always talked about things entrepreneurs should do to achieve success in business. However, it is equally important to note that there are actually things they must STOPdoing.

  • Are You Leading by Your Values?

    Over the years I have worked with several leaders who possess different qualities, strengths and weaknesses. However, one important quality that sets them apart from one another is their ability to lead by their values. As unique as our fingerprints, so too are our values.

  • Avoid Being a Workaholic – 5 Tips to Work Less and Get Ahead

    Getting ahead means putting in more hours, taking on more projects and making work your life, right? No, according to career coaches. Workaholics tend to burn out fast usually neglecting the very things they need to do to achieve success. At business conferences you often hear expressions such as “My work is my life,” “I’m married to my work.” Despite the obvious downside our society celebrates obsessive work ethics and is it often viewed as evidence of an individual’s commitment to work, a project or start-up idea.

  • Debunking Common Employee Engagement Myths

    In today’s competitive marketplace, employee engagement has emerged as an important component of business success

  • Don’t Bite the Hand That Feeds!

    For any business owner today, there’s often a misconception that your most powerful tool is your products or services. While that’s true to an extent, who delivers on those products or services? Your employees. Your employees are the ones who grind and work all day; who spend as much time as they can, putting in the hard work and the effort on your behalf.

  • Is There a Difference Between an Experience and a Mistake?

    We go to great lengths to avoid mistakes or even admitting to messing up, but what if I told you that all experience, even failure, is good for your business?
  • Top 7 Revenue Generating Activities for Realtors

    Real estate is an extremely demanding career path. There is a whole lot that needs to be done consistently on a daily basis. There is an expectation to respond to phone calls, text, email and manage your social media account. However, only few of these things are actually revenue generating activities that you must focus on as a Realtor®. This post will discuss the Top 7 Revenue Generating Activities for Realtors®.

  • Why Behavioural Styles Matters for Future Leaders

    The evaluation of behavioural styles plays a crucial role in the selection process of effective leaders including CEOs and top executives. In the 21st century ― and especially for the future―we want leaders who can manage people, engage the workforce, and inspire innovation and collaboration. Therefore, there is an urgent need to understand leadership behaviours, because it influences the effectiveness of a leader. Leaders make business decisions and implement strategies based on their innate drives and their behavioural style. Our priorities also affect how we react to the people we work with. It is no longer sufficient to select leaders based on their prior successes or capability alone. It is true that previous successes and experience remain vital, but more is required from today’s leaders.

  • Why Real Estate Agents Are Set Up to Fail in Business

    Starting a career as a real estate agent offers an exciting career path. This career allows you to work on your own terms and with a flexible schedule. Furthermore, you will also be helping people find their dream home. However, becoming a professional real estate agent does not happen overnight. In fact, it is estimated that on average 90% of real estate agents fail not because they don’t have the right training but because they are focused on the wrong things. It is easy to allow the excitement of connecting with a client overshadow the most important thing – creating a plan for your business.