When Carol Dweck’s team studied the differences between companies and the predominant mindset of that business’s leadership, the results were nearly unanimous. A Harvard Business Review article summarizes them nicely:
“…Employees at companies with a fixed mindset often said that just a small handful of ‘star’ workers were highly valued. The employees who reported this were ...
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If being a leader was an easy job, everyone would do it. But it’s not.
Whether heading a team of 10 or 100, being a leader is incredibly challenging and comes with a boatload of responsibilities. How you handle them determines how much potential your organization has to grow– even in the face of market slumps, ...
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“Growth mindset” is a term coined by American psychologist Carol Dweck in her book Mindset: The New Psychology of Success. In it, she compiles her decades of research and insights to explore how the way we think about the moldability of our talents and abilities can transform the way that we approach challenges and opportunities ...
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Section I: Leadership Skills
Being a leader and being a successful entrepreneur go hand-in-hand. Without a strong sense of leadership, you’ll find it impossible to steer your venture and your employees toward your vision for the future. As you answer these questions, think about how you’ve been handling both your business and your team.
Question 1: How ...
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Being a business leader is not for the faint of heart. It’s a position marked by constant, high-stakes change and complex decision-making. The right decisions could propel a business forward, while a misstep can lead to setbacks or even the prospect of shutting up shop. It’s no wonder leaders want frameworks they can rely on ...
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Did you know that acquiring a new customer can cost up to five times more than retaining an existing one? Or that increasing customer retention rates by just 5% can increase profits by 25% to 95%?
While bringing in new faces is always exciting, it pays to remember the people who’ve already bought into what you’re ...
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“The wise man doesn’t know all the answers, but he knows where to find them.” – Anonymous.
Despite the tendency to picture a successful business owner as an entirely self-reliant powerhouse capable of handling any hurdle life throws at them, the smartest among us often turn to external experts for insights and guidance we can’t tap ...
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Curiosity killed the cat, they say, but fortunately, you’re no feline.
More and more, business leaders are seeing the value of having a curious workplace for themselves and their employees. Curiosity fuels success in ways we’ve never seen before as leaders tap into their insatiable thirst to know, do, and be more.
However, there is still some ...
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You’re likely familiar with the adage, “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.”
In the business world, we adhere to this through customer diversification. In short, it involves making less than 15% of your total sales with a single client, spreading your metaphorical “eggs” into several different “baskets.”
However, lacking a diverse and large customer base ...
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A new day dawns and the sweet aroma of freshly baked goods wafts through the air. The doors of Sweet Treats Bakery are open, ready to greet the day and satisfy the cravings of loyal customers. But behind the delightful treats and the staff’s warm smiles, a burning desire for growth and success fuels the ...
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