The CEO looked exhausted. Three major team members had just given notice in the same week, the board was breathing down her neck about revenue projections, and she’d just learned that her biggest competitor had landed the client she’d been courting for...
Small businesses have to work harder out of the gate to earn customers’ trust. After all, with limited sales and brand presence, many consumers may be understandably wary of your business. To mitigate their caution and encourage them to visit your business frequently,...
I’ve been a leader all my life.I wouldn’t have dared to say that until this past weekend, when I was going through old papers and found a note from Miss Fogg on my first-grade report card (circa 197-something). She wrote that she looked forward to watching me continue...
As leaders, we have a responsibility to build organizations where all people can thrive. At the Concord Leadership Group, we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion aren’t just buzzwords – they are essential elements of effective leadership and...
When you first started your small business, you focused on following your business plan and getting everything running. During this hectic time, one of your key priorities was boosting your brand visibility to secure as many new customers as possible. Once your small...
This week, as I helped facilitate a board retreat, something magical happened. The Leadership Journey and Leading an Organization I was describing the Leader’s Journey and how feeling doubt as a board member doesn’t mean you’re not a good fit for the...
Being a good leader means taking care of your team. Especially making sure they have the training they need to be able to do their job well. But that often results in neglecting yourself. I loved this observation from Dawn Cogan in her recent testimonial video about...
This post was contributed by Olivia Mode-Cater, Director of Strategic Initiatives at DanceStudio-Pro. Picture this: A prospective customer interested in your products or services looks up your business online. After landing on your small business’s website, the user...
Are you feeling fatigued? Inexplicably tired? Did you realize that “keeping your options open” can be draining you? Leadership coach Kim Nicol did a great post on LinkedIn. She starts the post with: One of the most exhausting things is delaying making a...
This article was contributed by Wayne Elsey, founder and CEO of Sneakers4Funds. Did you know that running out of capital is the second most common reason small businesses fail? Starting and running small businesses is undoubtedly expensive, so businesses need to be...
