Starting a new business often entails daunting risks that cause many entrepreneurs to have second thoughts about getting started. In some cases, the risks can actually be too great to justify moving forward, and a new approach might need to be contemplated instead. In most cases, however, entrepreneurs can often develop strategies that either eliminate or mitigate individual areas of…
Larry Broughton
Are Your Mornings Hurting or Helping You?
Every morning, the sun rises in the east and illuminates a new day. The world begins anew…and so do you! Given that gentle reminder, what have you been doing with your mornings (your first opportunity every day to make a difference)?
How to Better Account for Hidden Costs in your Business
Why? Because many costs are impossible to know with certainty until assets are ready to be purchased, and this might come years in the future. Furthermore, significant expenses are often easy to forget about due to the excitement associated with bringing a new product to market.
The 3 Most Important Skills If You Want to Be a Leader
Leaders don’t create followers; they create more leaders. ~Tom Peters The success of any organization is contingent on the effectiveness of good managers and good leaders. The difference between managers and leaders is that leaders provide direction, inspiration, encouragement, and discipline; and they are very good at developing their team members. In the meantime, managers maintain the course and execute…
5 Frustrating Leadership Mistakes to Avoid as an Entrepreneur
More often than not, this failure is not due to a lack of savvy or skill, but because of a lack of integrity. This gap often isn’t due to malice or ill-intent, but due to simple ignorance. Here are a few frustrating mistakes you should avoid as an entrepreneur or high-achiever if you want to be a good leader.
5 Smart and Proven Ways Leaders Sharpen Their Minds
As a leader, your mind is your powerful tool. Your muscles won’t help you figure out what your target market is, or how you should innovate your product. It’s up to your brain to get things done, so it’s in your best interest to keep it sharp and flexible. Here are a few ways you can do that. 5 Ways…