Harvard Business Review published an article on Discovering Your Authentic Leadership in February 2007. At that time, the ongoing problems in business leadership underscored the need for a new kind of leader in the 21st century: the authentic leader. Anyone can learn to be authentic. To me, it’s about being real; being genuine. It means…
Read MoreI saw this statistic posted on the Small Business BC facebook page and it really got my attention. The first question I asked myself is WHY? Why would the majority of small business owners not take any business advice? Our business depends on us, the business owner. Being an entrepreneur is hard! But it’s not rocket science. Others…
Read More1. Not having a clear understanding of the value you provide Knowing what business are you actually in is essential. (Hint: you are not in the business of selling your product or service.) Example: If you are a financial planner, you are NOT in the financial planning business. You are in the people business. Once…
Read MoreThe Globe and Mail’s Report on Small Business in conjunction with Achilles Media brought a one-day event to Vancouver recently. The event was geared to entrepreneurs, to kick-start small and medium enterprise to the next level. These are my top 10 success tips for small business gleaned from industry speakers and seasoned entrepreneurs at the…
Read MoreWhat is it about the human psyche that makes us want something we can’t or don’t have? You may recall yourself as a young child wanting a toy that a playmate had, or you may see it in your own toddler who needs to have what you are holding, and you might even reflect on…
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