Many businesses begin as a method to meet a need or address a problem, and they base their success on making people’s lives better. This indicates that, whether they are aware of it or not, community involvement is a fundamental value of entrepreneurs. It requires a certain kind of strength to be a leader, and this strength is frequently found in commitment to bigger objectives….
Never Stop Learning You must make a commitment to personal development if you want to reach your greatest potential as a leader. There is always room to improve as a leader, no matter where you are on your journey. You must prioritize learning and have a plan for your professional growth if you want to improve leadership skills. There is always time to learn, regardless…
Do you think you have a fool-proof idea for a new business startup? Have you seen a need in society that you are able to meet? If you’re ready to pursue starting your own business, here are the first steps you need to take to get started achieving your dreams. Conduct Market Research When launching a business, market research is crucial since it enables you…
When you’re a business leader, your time is precious. As an entrepreneur and business owner, I understand this! There are a lot of demands on your time. But it’s also important to make sure you realize that time is your most precious commodity. So, how are you going to use it best? That’s why I’ve compiled a list of the most common leadership in business…
Being a business owner and entrepreneur is not without its challenges. But one thing that makes it all worth it is the impact you can have on your community. I’m proud of the work my company, Shamrock Roofing, and Construction, has done to serve our community. I encourage all other entrepreneurs and business owners to do the same! Serving the community is, obviously, good for…
Every time we fly, we’re reminded that in the case of an emergency to “secure our own oxygen mask before helping someone else.” Why do they say that? Because if you want to truly help someone else, you need to be personally well and able to help. And that’s why health and entrepreneurship go hand-in-hand. If you have dreams and goals as a business owner…
Any entrepreneur, business owner, or leader knows that lifelong learning is the key to success. Complacency and arrogance about our knowledge and skill are sure ways to get left behind. Instead, investing in yourself, your skills, and your knowledge will help you grow and reach new goals. One of my favorite ways to invest in learning, personal development, and building my Garen Armstrong brand is…
Entrepreneurship is not for everyone. Starting your own business, leading a team, and making all the decisions on what is best—can be stressful. And many people don’t want to take on the pressures and challenges of being an entrepreneur. But it’s an amazing ride for those who choose entrepreneurship (or maybe entrepreneurship chose you!). Being an entrepreneur can open many opportunities in your life and…
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…