Author: The Strategic Coach Team
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Don’t Be A "Rugged Individualist" — Delegate!
To be an effective delegator, it’s necessary to shift your mindset and move away from the egocentric “I can do it myself” or “I don’t need any support” attitude we call “Rugged Individualism.” While individualism and self-reliance might be important in the early stages of development, it proves to be disabling later on. As we…
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Managers & Leaders: You don’t need to be both but your entrepreneurial business needs to have both
Having both great leadership and great management is crucial to the success of an entrepreneurial company. But one person doesn’t have to fill both roles. As a matter of fact, some of the most successful companies operate with one extraordinary leader in addition to great managers. Each of these roles is valuable to the success…
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It’s all about intentionality
Every entrepreneur on the planet works in what we call The Results Economy. For you, it’s not how long or how hard you work (The Time And Effort Economy), but the results you produce that determine your success. One of the best ways to achieve the type of high-quality result you’re aiming for is to…
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Are you a “Chief Commitment Officer”?
You’ve probably seen a lot of books and commentary in the marketplace about leadership, but very little of it tends to be about entrepreneurial leadership and the role entrepreneurs play in leading their organizations. You’re seen as a leader to the degree that you are willing to constantly be committing to acquiring and creating bigger…
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6 Clues For Recognizing Your Unique Ability®
Everyone on the planet has a Unique Ability—a combination of passion and talent that gets great results. Identifying and using this special quality is your surest, fastest route to being as happy and successful as you can be in this life. But if you’re unclear about your Unique Ability, it’s frighteningly easily to be pulled…
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Behind every outstanding Free and Focus Day is a well-planned Buffer Day.
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How To Achieve Twice The Results In Half The Time
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How Does Disney Do It! A “Magic” Formula For Creating A Positive Company Culture
Last year, courtesy of a client, I had the opportunity to do a backstage tour of Disney World. What really struck me, amongst the many magical things about Disney, was how positive it is! At 11 a.m., there was the Celebrate Parade, and the energy and enthusiasm of its cast members infected everyone. The Disney…
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Goal-Setting Idea: Do More Of What Works
If you’re looking at your goals for this year – or even next week – consider simply doing more of what works. How do you identify “what works” so you can do more of it? You can begin by thinking in terms of productivity and leverage: Productivity is achieving the greatest results in the shortest…
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Beyond The Horizon
It’s great to have ideals, in fact, they’re necessary, but they can also do some very real damage to our psyches—and, as a result, our confidence.