One of my favorite quotes about leadership is from John C. Maxwell: “A leader is one who knows the way, goes the ways, and shows the way.” It speaks to three important qualities of leadership: knowledge, action, and mentorship. And while all three are important, that last one—being a good mentor—is what will really take your leadership to the next level. Leadership is not just…
1. Supply the tools your employees need to succeed. Every person and employee has a different work style. Some are best given little instructions and others need a detailed description of how to best accomplish their job. A leaders job is to give these employees the tools they need to succeed. If your employee is best left on their own, do so. If they thrive…
Employees who are engaged in their work are committed to their companies and go above and beyond their requirements. People want to have satisfaction, support, and be recognized for their work. They want to feel that what they do matters and feel a sense of pride in their job. So that brings the question: What should leaders do to create these engaged employee? Employee engagement…
One of the biggest new trends in leadership is called servant leadership. Servant leadership is a hot topic for everyone from restaurant managers to paid public speakers. But what is servant leadership? Traditional leadership includes people who: See leadership as a higher role or ranking Use their power to control others Show success through output Constantly speak over employees Have an obvious sense of self…
Garen Armstrong has observed that the biggest employment trend of the year is “The Great Resignation.” People are changing their jobs left and right. Data shows that people are resigning at an unprecedented rate and that rate increases every month. Unfortunately, it looks like that trend isn’t going to change. The pandemic has exposed a lot of flaws in the traditional view of work life…
The most successful businesses have changed the trajectory of their futures because of the mindset they have adopted. Garen Armstrong has adopted such a mindset in order to grow in his business and now he is experiencing benefits not only financially but also personally. Here are some of the most important characteristics of a growth mindset and how implementing them will benefit you and your…
If you’re an entrepreneur, you probably have a great understanding of the value of branding for your company or product. But what about building a brand for you as an individual? While the former is vital to your success, one could argue that your personal brand is equally important. If you find yourself in a crowded, competitive market, a strong personal brand may be just…
Building entrepreneurial success is not easy. If it was, everyone would do it. And unfortunately, there is no single key to success when building your own business. Finding success as an entrepreneur comes from a culmination of different lessons, values, and hard work ethic. And while everyone’s journey will inevitably be different, there are a few constants. Here are a few of those lessons that…
Small business owners are notorious for being so busy focusing on their business that they neglect themselves. After all, keeping a business profitable is no small task, and it can often require unlimited time and attention, especially in the beginning stages. But as the business owner, you bring a huge amount of value to the table and play an extremely important role. As your business…
Everyone has a definition of success they strive to achieve. The people you look up to and consider to have achieved success probably don’t have more potential than you do, so what is it that really contributes to becoming successful? Well, the reality is that how you do something is how you do everything; meaning, even the little habits you develop will either pave your…
Many people go to work every day because they have to, not because they want to. They have to pay the bills. They have to earn a living. These people don’t enjoy what they do. Or maybe they like it okay — they don’t hate it — but it doesn’t generate excitement and enthusiasm in them. Maybe it’s the job that’s boring. Maybe they’re not…
Company brands are much more than just logos and color palettes. A brand determines how your customer base will think and feel about your organization. Your brand has the potential to elicit positive and negative reactions. For example, one brand might make you think of luxury and high status. It’s associated with a great quality product, but you may think poorly of the exorbitant price…
Garen has had multiple setbacks and obstacles to overcome on his journey. His story has as many lows as it does highs and you will be able to read some of them here. The biggest obstacle now is the fight for his life as he is currently waiting on a heart transplant from acute heart failure from an airborne virus. On this episode, we talk…
For so many people, getting up on time in the morning is a struggle. Coming up with a morning routine that you look forward to and that keeps you motivated may be the key to struggling no more. Try implementing any one of these suggestions and notice how it affects the rest of your day! Your routine starts the night before. What many don’t realize…
It’s no secret that today’s business leaders are tasked with decisions they never thought they’d have to make. These questions and more are being examined by business owners and C-level managers worldwide as companies tentatively emerge from pandemic status like Punxsutawney Phil on Groundhog Day. It’s Time for a New Game In his book The Infinite Game, author and motivational speaker Simon Sinek provides guidance…
Entrepreneurial dreams are what drive America forward. But many Entrepreneur learn the hard way through trial and error that running a business is not as easy as dreaming about it. Like a game of musical chairs, players come and go, so business survival is not as predictable as some may imagine. In fact, most startups collapse or become financially-strangled within a few years while only…
One of the best ways to build contacts and credibility in your community is to offer your services or ideas for free or at a bargain. The concept of community members working together is still one of the strongest ways to improve quality of life for society. Here’s a look at some of the ways you can participate and make a difference in your community….
There is no way to measure how the veterans feel about how well they’re taken care of. Currently, there is improved access to healthcare for the veteran’s courtesy of veteran affairs (VA). The MISSION Act was implemented by Veteran Affairs in June 2019. The number of visits has risen over the years. Also, veteran satisfaction has improved. The front-line staff at the Veteran Affairs comprises…