Networking Etiquette
How do you prepare for a networking event? What are the dos and don’ts for starting conversations with new people? And how do you make sure that your networking efforts are actually helping you make progress? Whether you’re a brand-new business owner, or you’ve been at it for years, we could all use a refresher […]
Values of Successful Businesses
Every single person who’s ever started a business of any kind has done so with a common goal: to be successful. But what does it take to achieve that goal? Why do some businesses knock it out of the park, while others never quite make it off the ground? We believe it’s all about establishing […]
Three Things That Keep You From Success (and How to Overcome Them)
We’ve all got our own versions of “success.” You may dream of starting a successful business, while someone else is invested in learning how to bake the perfect apple pie. While our end goals may not be exactly the same, we all have one thing in common: Everyone deals with adversity (and we mean everyone). […]
Put Your Best (Business) Face Forward
We all want to represent ourselves and our businesses as positively and professionally as possible. Oftentimes, we only get one chance to make a great impression on our audience. It’s important that we make the most of it. But with the many dynamic “faces” we wear each day, it can be challenging to keep them […]
Aligning Team and Individual Goals
Picture this: You’re playing in a basketball game. You have a great game and score lots of points—but unfortunately, your team still loses. You’re excited about your individual performance, but the fact is, the group lost. Sure, we’re not all basketball players. But we are all part of important teams in our lives: family, friend groups, and so on. And while individual goals are certainly important, what’s more important is how achieving those goals contributes to the group’s success. Let’s talk about how you […]
Creating a Growth Mindset
Feeling stagnant? You’re not alone. Even the most successful people feel stuck sometimes. However, what sets them apart from the rest is their ability to lean into a growth mindset. What is a growth mindset, you ask? Exactly what it sounds like! It’s the idea that the skills you have (or don’t have) aren’t permanent, and your abilities […]
Finishing the Year Strong
Wondering where the year went? So are we! We’re officially down to about 2 months left in 2021. And at this point in the year, we all have a decision to make: Option #1: Coast through the rest of the year and wait to get re-motivated during New Year’s Resolution time. Option #2: Focus on finishing the year strong! We hope you choose the […]
Three Questions to Find Your Unique Strengths
We’re all good at something. Actually, we’re all good at multiple things. But asking someone for a list of their strengths can feel like you’re pulling teeth. On the flip side, if you were to ask someone to name some of their weaknesses, it’s likely they could rattle them off with no problem. “I’m terrible […]
Leadership and Communication … Our Top 5 Favorite Posts!
Building your leadership and communication skills isn’t always easy! We often hit a slump or a point in time when we can choose to either dig in or give up. We will always encourage you to take a breath and dig in. Will it make it easier? No, not really … BUT, it will always […]
Risk Taking, Reward, and Handstands
Risk-taking can be scary, and everyone’s idea of “risk” looks a little bit different. Risk means that whatever the situation might be, there’s a chance for danger or loss; it means you have something to lose! Now, a risk doesn’t have to be something massive like cliff jumping off a waterfall in Bali, or swimming with hammerhead sharks in the open ocean. There can be risks […]
