Many business owners might feel like being strong and kind at the same time isn’t possible. Either you can assert yourself, be strong and get people to do exactly what you want or you can be kind and give other people what they want. So it’s a question of choosing
When you start a business, your main fear is that it’s not going to take off. In fact, there are businessmen who have tried up to ten times before establishing a business that does well. Although owning your own business is the best way to increase your income, it’s also
When was the last time you remember being genuine? Most of us get used to acting the way we are supposed to act with people. We smile congenially at customers, clients and colleagues. We jump up to assist customers when needed. We make small talk with colleagues. There’s nothing wrong
The longer you’ve been in the same job, the more you need to motivate yourself. This is because the human mind adjusts to challenges. When you first started working at a certain job, it was probably more difficult for you than it is now. As time went by, you tried
Different people have different ways of working. Some of us go to an office and work surrounded by other people. Others work at home. Some work better in the mornings, others in the evenings. Some like a little caffeine buzz while they’re working. Others find that doing yoga in the
If you’re just in the process of starting a business, keep in mind that the experience is going to be quite different from what you imagined. There will be problems where you don’t anticipate any. And the things that you thought would be problematic may turn out to be really
A lot of people report achieving miraculous things just by adopting a better attitude and improving their confidence levels. You may have heard of people who dressed for the job they wanted, believed they already had it and displayed great confidence. The result was that the job they wanted came
One of the most important aspects of managing a successful team is making sure that there is open communication between all the team members and between them and management. Here are some tips for improving communication in the workplace. Maintain the Right Atmosphere If you want your employees to feel
A lot of people think that it isn’t necessary to be genuine when you’re in business. In fact, they might even think the opposite: that you’re more likely to be successful when you’re a little cunning or wily. We all see the effects of flattery, backbiting and scheming. It often
When we see successful people, we are blown away by how confident they are. They seem so casual when they appear on TV or when they’re addressing a group of people. They seem to know what they’re talking about when they write essays or answer questions in an interview. They
