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Now Is the Time to Act

Stop waiting for the “perfect time” to take a risk, and start moving toward your dream now Taking a big risk is not exactly easy. That’s why a lot of dreamers try to justify putting off taking the first steps toward their goals: “I’m not financially ready.” “I have a...

When Leaders Should Step Aside

Knowing when to let others lead We all know the type of manager who just can’t let something go. These managers like to lead through micromanaging, and they’re not good leaders at all. They’ve brought people onto their team, shown them how to do the job, but then...

Learn to Tune Out the Noise: How to Deal with Critics

Critics are a part of our everyday lives, and we need to learn how to focus on the feedback that matters People never fail to give unwanted opinions about a person’s life choices. But small business owners and entrepreneurs especially face lots of criticism from...

Your Success Depends on You Learning to Say No

Reclaim your power through “no” Most of us are “yes” people, not because we necessarily want to say yes to everything, but because saying no seems rude and selfish. The problem with yes is it puts you in the routine of putting others before yourself. Do you think...

5 Ways to Improve Company Culture

Whether your team is big or small, make sure you’re working to foster a positive work environment Being a good leader is recognizing that you have a lot of influence over your company’s culture. Stepping out of the spotlight, and letting individuals shine, is just one...

Live Every Day with Intent

Intentions don’t take a day off We all have plans, every single day. These are chores we need to do, items to check off our to-do list, and tasks that we’d like to finish before our head hits the pillow at night. Chores and tasks sound a lot like work, and when we...

The Formula for Success Comes from Within

Only you can create your unique pathway toward success Success looks different for everyone. One person’s goal may be to climb Mount Everest. Another, to build a nonprofit from the ground up, or to save $5,000 in a given year. Because we measure success based on our...

Motivation Is the Key to Achieving Your Goals

What’s your secret weapon? Motivation. It’s not easy. Sometimes it feels downright impossible, but it’s what you need. It’s a small step that can seem mountainous, but it’s one that you need to take if you want to change your life and reach your goals. What makes this...

How to Be an Ally to Women in the Workplace

If the future really is going to be female, now’s the time to become an ally Equality in the workplace is something women have been hoping to see for decades. While some strides have been made, there’s still a long way to go. In a study led by the Peterson Institute...

How to Make Action Your Default Mode

The world is designed to distract. Focus is an act of bravery.We live in a busy world – cell phones, emails, social media, chatty co-workers. At times it seems as though the universe is out to distract us, keep our minds focused on the unimportant details...

Be Inspiring: Why Leaders Are Obligated to Move Others

When you decide to become a leader, you are making a choice to influence other people. How you approach that fact makes a big difference Leaders are game changers. They influence, inspire, and move. This is why you if you’re going to be an effective leader, need to be...

The Future Will Always Be There. The Present Is Fleeting.

Don’t lose sight of the present There’s always something more to do. There’s always another meeting, another call, another checkmark on your to-do list. Before you is the looming presence of the future you’re striving for, but there’s wisdom in the words uttered by...

How to Build Trust in Your Brand

Trust matters for any brand’s success When a business is just starting out, it’s hard to build a positive track record that will attract and resonate well with customers. For instance, customers are depending on online review and referrals more and more. BrightLocal’s...

The Right Time Is When You Make It

There is never going to be a perfect time Many things in life are relegated to the future because the time just isn’t right yet. We put off looking for a new home, moving to a new state, getting a new job all because the time isn’t right. But what makes a future date...

Remember to Celebrate the Wins

Losses are inevitable for any entrepreneur or small business. But instead of getting down on yourself, focus on wins, and do it every day. Sometimes it’s easier to be hard on yourself for taking a misstep than it is to praise your success. While it’s important to...