“If you’re not growing, you’re dying.” This is a Universal Law of Nature, and it is a principle of business too. There’s no standing still, no room for complacency and no staying in the comfort zone. If we stand still, the world keeps going on …
LISTENNever Be Afraid to Challenge Assumptions
by Sonya Shelton
A successful leader once shared that he constantly asks himself one question: “What am I not seeing?” Assumptions are one of the areas that may be a blind spot, and leadership requires us to challenge them repeatedly. What used to work yesterday may no longer apply today, and it’s important …
LISTENHow To Build a Culture of Continuous Improvement
by Sonya Shelton
Organizations can always improve something. Nothing is ever flawless, no matter how much we wish it could be. If you accept this reality, you can help your team create an environment of continuous improvement. When we accept that flaws exist, we provide the freedom to focus on improvement. When someone makes …
LISTENEffective Leaders Foster Open Communication
by Sonya Shelton
Growing Fast? Here’s What’s Likely To Kill Your Company
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5 Ways To Get Your Business To Run Without You
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Have you fallen into The Mile Wide Trap?
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Why Fire Trucks Always Back In
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Take a Blood Pressure Test for Your Business
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Why Bother Doing It the Hard Way?
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The Best Leaders Empower Others
by Sonya Shelton
We become more powerful when we empower others. Great leaders unleash the leader within each person, liberating them to use their own power. Everyone wants to feel like they are contributing to the vision. You can empower others by acknowledging their strengths and potential contributions. First, identify their strengths. Ask people …
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