Summer is the season of vacations. Kids are generally out of school, and the weather is warm. But, for busy entrepreneurs, the idea of taking… Read More »Summertime – The Value of Taking Time Off by Cindy Stradling CSP, CPC
Your integrity is an important part of your personal brand. Most entrepreneurs and business leaders have the best of intentions when making commitments, but may… Read More »Bee Someone Others Can Count On by Cindy Stradling CSP, CPC
Running your own business is stressful. It becomes even more so when work disasters happen or things don’t go as planned. However, it is particularly… Read More »Keeping Your Cool When It Is Not An Easy Thing To Do by Cindy Stradling CSP, CPC
Today’s world is full of distractions. On an average day, we are constantly bombarded with input, from text and email messages, phone calls, social media… Read More »Focus for Results by Cindy Stradling CSP, CPC
Ambitious people often spend a great deal of time working on improving their areas of weakness. This is a noble endeavor, and will help you to improve your skills and become a better leader. But, don’t make the mistake of spending so much time trying to improve in areas where you struggle that you forget to make the most of the areas where you shine. Leveraging the strengths you already possess is just as important as improving areas where you are not as adept. Here are some unique ways that leveraging your strengths can help you and your business.
One primary sign of a good business leader is the willingness to take action when needed. Too often, problems languish due to a hesitation to make a definitive move forward. However, in addition to being willing to make a decision and take action, it is just as important for a leader to take the appropriate action at the time. Here are some tips to ensuring the action you’re about to take is the appropriate one.
Decision making can often be stressful for anyone. We are often concerned that we may not take all the facts into consideration or may not have the correct perspective on the issue at hand. One tip to help you ensure you make the best decision possible is to be certain you have asked all the right questions. Asking the right questions helps ensure you are best prepared to make the decision at hand. Here are some ways to ensure you’ve asked all the right questions before moving forward on an issue.
Successful people are always looking for a way to gain a new edge. Any tool that can help you be more effective is welcome. One… Read More »The Basics of Personal Coaching by Cindy Stradling CSP, CPC
Commitment is one of the most important aspects of success, regardless of the type of goal. Commitment, when it is true and deep, is a… Read More »Why Willpower Is Not Enough by Cindy Stradling CSP, CPC
