Leadership
Helping Others is the Greatest Motivator
I have always believed that the mission of business is to help people. It’s not about you, about what you want. It’s about what you can do for your customers, for your partners, for others around you to bring value to them. A lot of people take a different view, though—they think it’s about making…
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Why You Should Write Down Your Company Philosophy
What does your business stand for? What are the basic principles that guide your decision-making? Those principles come together to form your philosophy, and your philosophy will ultimately determine your culture. Documenting your philosophy is key. A great corporate culture can be an important contributor to a business’s success. To build a strong culture, you…
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3 Ways to Become Productively Generous
In Western culture, many people define success narrowly as money and power. In her uplifting book Thrive, Arianna Huffington argues that this leaves us sitting on a two-legged stool, which will tip over if we don’t add a third leg. She makes a passionate case, supported by science, for expanding our definition of what it…
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Best of the Business Mentoring Series — Give and Take with Adam Grant
Throughout January, we’ll bring you the best of 2014’s Business Mentoring Series. This week, Fran sits down with Adam Grant, the youngest-tenured and highest-rated professor at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, to talk about being productively generous. Focusing his research on organizational psychology and workplace motivation, Adam is one of the most…
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25 Inspirational Quotes to Motivate You In 2015
Another year in the books. Another chance to start fresh. Here are 25 of our favorite inspirational quotes to get you moving and help you make 2015 the best year ever. Take the ones you like and post them in places where you’ll see them during the year. Click here to Tweet this article to…
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Business Mentoring Series — Bad News Does Not Get Better with Age
Last week, on the Business Mentoring Fran and mark discussed the differences between motivational speaking and true leadership. This week, the look at the importance of facing problems head on. No one likes to be the bearer of bad news. That’s true in business, and it’s a problem, because if no one is willing to…
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25 Motivational Quotes to Jumpstart Your Success
This post was voted the best of the year by our readers. We’re not sure how to put this, but it’s kind of a big deal. According to a study I just made up, over 73% of American workers hate Mondays. While this may be completely untrue (I would guess it’s probably higher), it is…
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5 Things I Do Every Day to Be Successful
This article was voted one of the best of 2014 by our readers. You’re in good company. I often say that my success is a result of good habits I’ve developed over the years, both in football and in business. Bad habits have led me down the wrong roads, and sometimes to bad decisions. As…
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Business Mentoring Series — Why Leadership is Not Motivational Speaking
Last week, on the Business Mentoring Show, Fran and Mark discussed the importance of honest communication and “fit” when it comes to company culture. This week, they examine the elements of real leadership. When there is a problem in the business, it’s an opportunity to show leadership. But most people misinterpret what that means. It’s…
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7 Awesome Facts About American Small Business
This article was voted one of the best of 2014 by our readers. Someone’s playing their cards right… Chinese philosopher Laozi once said, “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” As true as this is in life, it is also true in business. All of today’s major companies started as small…
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