Friday 5 for the Week of May 18th, 2015

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This week’s Friday 5 is hotter than the sidewalk at the pool.

If you agree, then share this post with the hashtag #Friday5. But, you’ll probably want to grab your sandals first.

Business Mentoring Series — In Pursuit of Relevance

with: Doug Haugh and Fran Tarkenton

No matter how much you grow, it’s always hard to grow more. Doug and Fran discuss remaining relevant in a constantly changing world on this week’s episode of the Business Mentoring Show… Watch episode

5 Motivating 2015 Commencement Speeches

by: Lynda Bekore

College graduation season is in full swing, and with it comes a slew of commencement speeches, some boring, some profound, some outright entertaining. Here are 5 of the best so far… 3 minute read

The Secret to Overcoming Fear of Failure

by: Fran Tarkenton

Over the years, I’ve learned one secret that has consistently helped me face my fear of failure and overcome it. It’s simpler than you might think… 3 minute read

Are You Really Customer Focused?

by: Shep Hyken

Many companies that claim to be customer focused are in reality grounded in an operations mentality. The companies that really understand customer service have a different focus… 2 minute read

[Video] Geoff Wilson — The Importance of Self Education

by: Dan Fontaine

To have a better chance of success, it’s important for entrepreneurs to continuously learn. Most business owners would agree staying on top of industry trends and current events is crucial to success, but how do you do that and run your business?… 2 minute video

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