Tips and Tools for Small Business Leaders January 2020
Never Walk by a Mistake
For most of us,
accountability only happens once frustration boils over! It’s not thoughtful and planned; rather, it’s reactionary and out of control.
The 1st woman in US history to achieve the rank of 4-star general, Gen. Ann Dunwoody, said the most important lesson she learned was about accountability. The lesson was from her first platoon sergeant, who said "never walk by a mistake." If you do, you just set a new lower standard.
When you can't rely on your people, you end up doing the work. Then you’re a micro-manager (and no one wants to be that)! You get sucked in to doing the work and it keeps you from getting enough altitude to lead effectively.
Find out ways to create a culture of accountability in your small-mid size business in our blogpost this month.Here’s one of Roger’s tips—Go to curiosity before you go to anger.
Have you ever wondered what to look for in a business coach?
Marla Tabaka says, "A good coach will help you to push beyond your current boundaries and will recognize your excuses--even if you are unaware of making them".
In the article 16 Tips to Find the Right Business Coach to Help You Reach Your Goals,Tabaka gives spot-on tips to finding the right business coach for you, how and where to
look, and what to look for. Here are four of our favorites to help get you started.
Remember that a coach doesn't have to be an expert in your field. An experienced coach will help build a business plan, suggest things you may not have thought of and help guide and push you with just the right amount of
risk.
Start your search within in your network asking for referrals or recommendations.
Ask about the tools and resources the coach uses. Some follow stricter guidelines and others are free to take the session where it needs to go.
Be open to the investment. Depending on your goals, your investment should pay for itself on many levels including more income, greater personal growth, and less stress.
Check out the full article here and you'll be on your way to finding the right business coach for you and your business.
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