By Jacques | SUCCESS PRINCIPLES , Uncategorized
There are several reasons why small business owners fail to set goals. It’s a common problem and can adversely affect their businesses. The following are some of the more common reasons. Afraid of Failure: By setting goals, if the business owner doesn’t meet them, others may see this as failing. This can be a fear […]
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By Jacques | SUCCESS PRINCIPLES , Uncategorized
The more buy-in you get from your employees about their jobs, the easier it is for them to get their jobs done. So, why not allow them to create their own set of goals? Some companies will give their employees free range on goal setting. Others will take a hybrid approach where their managers will […]
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By Jacques | SUCCESS PRINCIPLES
Without any ability to measure business goals, they become meaningless. You can set goals until the cows come home, but you can’t accomplish them. Using benchmarks and milestones can be of great help when measuring goals. If you can find a benchmark on a particular goal or set of tasks, this can be used as […]
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By Jacques | SUCCESS PRINCIPLES
Effective Communication over the Phone Conversations on the phone can be a fast way of getting things done, but they can also leave room for confusion if you’re not clear about what you want to discuss at the start, and what the outcomes are of that phone conversation. It is great to chat, but sometimes […]
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By Jacques | SUCCESS PRINCIPLES
EFFECTIVE VERBAL COMMUNICATION Verbal communication is often taken for granted because we can all speak, even if we are not good writers. However, effective verbal communication does not come naturally to everyone. Fortunately, it is a skill that can be learned with a bit of time and effort. The Importance of Verbal Communication Spoken words […]
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By Jacques | SUCCESS PRINCIPLES
Following Up Whenever something important is being conveyed, follow-up can make all the difference between success and failure. Using the lay-off example above, for those staff who remain after the cuts, holding another meeting to talk about the next steps will be important. Meetings will also need to be held in order to make sure […]
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By Jacques | SUCCESS PRINCIPLES
Know Your Audience The most important aspect of any effective communication is knowing your audience. This audience will vary, so being flexible in your communication styles is a great skill for any leader to have. In the course of a single day as the leader of a business or department, you might speak to: Staff […]
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By Jacques | SUCCESS PRINCIPLES
When TV newscaster Diane Sawyer was asked the secret to her success, she said, “I think the one lesson I’ve learned is there is no substitute for paying attention.” Did you know improving your focus can be done with different types of simple exercises? It’s true. Something as simple as getting exercise on a daily […]
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By Jacques | SUCCESS PRINCIPLES
If you’re like many people you spend most days multitasking. You’re probably so used to multitasking that you don’t even realize when you’re doing it. After all, it’s a skill many employers look for in their employees. Many people believe multitasking saves them time. There are many reasons why multitasking is bad. It’s better to […]
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By Jacques | SUCCESS PRINCIPLES
Respect Boundaries Your job might require you to share a space with your co-workers, whether it’s a cubicle, office, or vehicle. If you are near others while you work, make sure that you respect their boundaries and encourage them to respect yours in return. Try not to have phone calls about non-work-related matters if your […]
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