Going back to our roots in E-Myth, we believe that leadership is a central piece of owning a business. Your leadership skills as a business owner will impact every area of your business. Over the years we often touch upon leadership in our Business Owner Insights and below is a collection of our leadership articles.
What type of leader do you want to be? On the surface it’s a simple question, but it’s a question that often doesn’t get enough attention. Leadership is more than just skills; it's about intention. While many leaders invest in learning leadership techniques, it's equally important to define their personal...
We are a celebratory society. We celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, and other milestones. In our personal lives we celebrate just about every chance we get. But what about our professional lives? When was the last time your business celebrated a birthday, anniversary, or mid-year production goal? With an eye on...
We’ve been helping business owners overcome barriers and reach their goals since 1999. And in all those years, one thing we’ve learned is that how you think about your work will determine how you work. If you want a different result, it’s often important to stop and think about the...
“When the best leader’s work is done, the people say, ‘We did it ourselves!’” – Lao-tsu Leadership, a topic that has filled countless volumes and adorned pages with quotes that could encircle the earth, revolves around timeless themes. These themes encompass clarity of vision and purpose, the ability to motivate...
We’re quickly approaching the time of year that can be very stressful for small business owners and leaders. It’s the end of the year and there is a lot to wrap up. Then there’s planning for next year. Not to mention the current day-to-day business to manage. And let’s not...
What kind of leader do you want to be? What kind of leader does your business need you to be to support your desired culture? Leadership is often discussed in broad strokes. We often hear leaders say that they want to be a good leader, but what does that really...
Business owners often say they want their team to have more entrepreneurial spirit and they tend to get frustrated when their team doesn’t embrace that culture. However, what does entrepreneurial spirit mean? Because how you define entrepreneurial spirit is a huge factor in creating a culture around it. When we...
Communication is a vital part of every business. Bad communication creates issues with employees, clients and vendors. Here are a few of our previous Insights that focus on better communication: How DiSC® Can Help You Have Better Conversations Increasing Your Ability to Influence Managing Work Relationships When Conflict is Good...
When business leaders are searching for how to get the best performance out of others, they often study the tactics of the military or of team sports. Leaders in these disciplines spend a lot of resources determining how to get the best out of others, so it just makes sense...
Tension. It’s often the tell-tale sign that something is wrong. However, in many small businesses tension is easy to ignore. It might be tension with a large client, a vendor or even within your team. Everyone knows it’s there. Everyone can feel it. But it gets pushed to the side,...
