by Joy on May 12, 2012
How successful are you at achieving your goals?
Do you ever find that sometimes you reach your goals with ease and other times it is a struggle?
There are numerous studies talking about whether you are predisposed to having unique abilities and lack the talent for others. However, people who are successful have learned that in order to reach your goals, it is more about what you do rather than who you are.
Heidi Grant Halvorson, an author and motivational psychologist, writes an article in the Harvard Business Review, discussing what successful people do differently.
Regardless if you are already successful …
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by Joy on May 5, 2012
Have you ever taken the time to notice that leadership tips surround you everywhere you turn?
Sometimes those tips can be found when you least expect them. However, when you take the time to notice them, your entire outlook can change.
I stumbled across this article written on Forbes about learning leadership tips from Bruce Springsteen.
What?! I’m a huge Springsteen fan, and how can I learn from him on the subject of leadership?
As I dug deeper into the article, I realized that he had lots to teach.
You can read the article in detail here: Five Leadership Tips from …
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by Joy on April 28, 2012
Are you in a leadership role looking to find ways to motivate your team?
Do you find your team not working to their full potential?
Whether you are a CEO of a company or a manager of a sales team, finding ways to motivate your team is key to your success. So how do you get it done?
The answer is simple and may surprise you.
It is the nature of humans to be more motivated and committed to the outcome of the situation when individuals make their own decisions.
Motivation comes from within. In order to tap into that potential, decisions that are made …
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by Joy on April 20, 2012
What are your thoughts on Social Media for your business?
I’ll admit, that I didn’t want to give into the social media craze. However, I’ll also admit when I’m wrong.
Social media is here to stay. The fact remains that these sites are changing the way that businesses operate and connect with their customers.
Whether you are talking about a blog or a network like Twitter, social media is all about relationships.
I recently read a quote saying that it is about the social, not about the media.
As a coaching and consulting company, the use of social media fits in nicely with how we …
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by Joy on April 9, 2012
Do you know how many free ebook invitations I received over the past week?
The number is quite impressive and somewhat disappointing.
Over the past year, I’ve noticed an increase in the amount of free ebooks being offered to help people market their businesses.
While the concept is fantastic, the impression that most of these are really “books” is rather annoying.
Many of you might know that Beyond Boardroom Doors has added Jeanne Gulbranson, an award-winning author and strategist, to our team. When she joined our team, she immediately drew on her experience to add unique value to our contacts and clients.
A large part …
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by Joy on April 6, 2012
If you are not taking care of you, how can you lead your team to its ultimate success?
What time of day do you leave your office or close your business for the day?
Do you find yourself working longer hours than you envisioned?
There was a time where working long hours was a sign of dedication and hard work, but some trends appear to be changing.
The stigma of checking out of work early can feel as if it is a sign of weakness, but is leaving the office at 5:30 really early?
Sheryl Sandberg, the COO of Facebook, in the past felt she …
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by Joy on March 23, 2012
2012 is the year! The year you are going to put your business on track to reach its full potential, right?
There is no doubt that you can have your best year yet in business in 2012, but there are key factors that you need to have in place to make it happen.
You can sit around and blame the economy or anything else you want to blame, but the facts are: Blame gets you nowhere!
Forward progress and action will take you where you want to go. So before you commit to making 2012 your best year yet, put the blaming to …
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by Joy on March 19, 2012
What is more important: Growing your business or innovation?
CEO of Start Up America, Scott Case, says both are important.
Without innovation and new concepts, your business won’t grow. However, without proper execution, your customers and clients won’t hear about your innovation.
How you focus your time and energy really is determined by where you are in your business. If you are in start up mode or the infancy stages of a new business project, if you don’t have a plan in place to grow, it won’t matter how innovative you are. Take …
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by Joy on March 9, 2012
Going Back to Basics for Your Success in Business
Sometimes it is the simplest things that gives the biggest rewards.
If you are planning to take your business to the next level, launch a new product, or start new venture, having the fundamentals in place is essential for your success.
Whether you are a brand new entrepreneur, or you’ve been a successful CEO for years, going back to the basics is always refreshing and motivating.
The Inc Grow.Co conference was held this week and one of their topics was the fundamentals of business.
One of the most important tips: Stop with the quick fixes and …
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by Joy on February 23, 2012
Are you looking for ways to improve your leadership development?
Here is a secret you might not know…
Google CEO, Eric Schmidt, knows it.
Many people looking for leadership development know it.
But do you know it? Have you heard that “Everybody needs a coach?”
If you haven’t heard it yet, or are wondering what the buzz is around coaching, listen in on what Eric Schmidt tells us about coaching!
If you have success stories on how working with a coach impacted your role as a leader, we would love to hear from you. Please share your comments below.
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