Believe it or not, Thanksgiving is right around the corner! It's time to step back from those busy schedules, clients, emails and businesses to focus on family and friends during the Thanksgiving holiday. Of course, this is easier said than done for many consultants and business owners, but important nonetheless. Preparing for Thanksgiving dinner doesn't have to be stressful or overwhelming. In fact, planning ahead and being organized can help reduce those feelings of stress. Here are … [Read more...]
When You Get Busy
July 6, 2009 By Leave a Comment
What happens to marketing your business when you get busy? Since most consultancies are 1-person businesses, it's good to make sure that you address this question and make a plan to handle it. One person businesses can reach their manpower capacity pretty quickly, and you need to make sure that no matter what, you're still marketing consistently. Whether you've gotten busy with client work or personal matters, it can really help your business to have a few marketing pieces at the ready. … [Read more...]
What’s the best leadership style? It depends
February 11, 2009 By 2 Comments
As consultants, we're leaders and influencers. And we help our clients, as leaders, to be at their best. What, then, is the best leadership style? It depends. Leadership, to be great, must be right for the time, the goals of the team or organization, the resources that can be rounded up for the cause, and for the followers. And, of course, the leadership style that's effective must work for the leader, him or herself. Sometimes a forceful, directive leadership style works … [Read more...]
