Skip Prichard

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Understanding financials and setting goals is key to building sustainable, long-term growth. Ruth King has a passion for helping business achieve that lasting financial success. She started the Women’s Entrepreneurial Center and the Decatur, Georgia branch of the Small Business Development Center.

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Lead from Within

JANUARY 24, 2017

And managers organize workers not just to maximize efficiency but to nurture skills, develop talent and inspire results, again showing overlap with leadership. The success of leaders is measured by the relationships they develop and how they can engage and bond with people. Different techniques but similar goals.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

It is important to teach business domestically and internationally that: We must understand how to use power and influence for positive change. Ethics and profits are not conflicting goals. Unethical dealings for short-term gain do not pay off in the long-run. Change is 90% beneficial.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 23, 2018

Some business leaders eager to keep a competitive advantage often invest in new technologies without fully understanding how to harness their potential or fully considering how digital technologies will meet the company’s needs. We are known for our executive coaching practice. The Cognitive iSix Framework of N2Growth’s Digital Strategy.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

OCTOBER 5, 2010

I have now been detoxed and am on the road to long-term healing, so I would like to share some tips with you about this highly popular disorder. To make progress: Set a goal: Perhaps you’ve received some feedback recently that you know you want to take action on; start there. What will you be doing? What will it feel like?

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Persuasive Powerhouse

JUNE 17, 2010

We partner with great leaders to help them become even greater at developing, improving, and sustaining relationships with the people who are essential to their success. Mary Jo Asmus A former executive in a Fortune 100 company, I own and operate a leadership solutions firm called Aspire Collaborative Services. All Rights Reserved.

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Strategy Driven

MAY 14, 2019

Before opening the doors to your new business, you need to make sure you have a plan of action and a set of goals in place. If you don’t have an end game in mind, you’re going to have a disorganized, chaotic mess of a business. Everyone knows the company’s goal. Write a Mission Statement. Strategic Implementation.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

Great leaders and great organizations support each other to achieve mutual goals. This is what I see in those who are a joy to coach: They have no problem setting coaching goals. They take responsibility for their own development. They aren’t waiting for anyone to hand them leadership development on a silver platter.

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Women on Business

NOVEMBER 23, 2010

Baby steps work just as well as long as you keep to a reasonable timeframe. Whatever you consider the “monkey on your back,” just know that you’re better off in the long run by letting it go and taking some new risks…and don’t even think about looking back! Business - Business- Business. Successful accomplishment of.

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Eric Jacobson

JULY 2, 2019

“Business development is the craft of finding the right prospect and then designing the perfect buying experience for that prospect,” explains Mo Bunnell , the author of, The Snowball System: How to Win More Business and Turn Clients into Raving Fans. The goal is to turn the people who matter into raving fans.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 6, 2015

It is important to identify swings and trends so that innovation can remain a strength of your business. The sharp focus and direction on your objectives and goals can only be maintained with constant monitoring of your procedures and processes. Development of technical abilities, specialties and expertise. Running the business.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

Many people focus on the long term objectives and how their work life should be, while not truly appreciating and internalizing exactly where they are right now. Without an accurate idea of the status quo, one can never truly develop a new roadmap to their hopeful and anticipated future. Thank you for the reminder!

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Persuasive Powerhouse

JULY 15, 2010

She made sure her staff knew her expectations in terms of the work outcomes. My guess is that she would have accomplished her goal and engaged the hearts & minds of her employees at the same time. It took some time and excellent communication skills to make sure the team was on board with what she expected from them.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

NOVEMBER 1, 2010

Here are some that come to mind: Passion and Practicality: Sustaining great leadership over the long haul requires passion. Involving others in decisions and working together toward goals and objectives are an imperative. Continuous communication of the goals reminds people of where they are headed, keeping them on track.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

JANUARY 11, 2011

What is it about the term “public relations” that brings the pot of social ire to a boil? Both know that deception never works, at least not for long, and that truth is the only mortar that binds the bricks of trust, commitment and shared success. Rick has now published a fiction book called Radiance. He’s done so brilliantly.

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Women on Business

OCTOBER 1, 2012

To find businesses that complement yours, jot down every linked product or service that you don’t offer but that is related to what you do. Develop a bond with your new alliance partners. Promote a healthy and professional culture so that they share your company’s mission, vision, goals and metrics. Develop a benefit package.

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Women on Business

DECEMBER 13, 2010

Yes, a good product may encourage sporadic customers but a good relationship will establish long-term, loyal customers. Develop networks Strong networks provide endless opportunities to get more things done in a more efficient and effective manner. Develop a planning process that consists of setting measurable objectives.

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Strategy Driven

JULY 6, 2018

Strategy : planning, tactics, organizational development. Culture and Mission : values, customs, beliefs, goals, objectives, benchmarking. Philosophy : purpose, vision, quality of life, ethics, long-term growth. The more strategic and Big Picture in scope, then planning reaps long-term rewards.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 5, 2016

Planning, tactics, organizational development. Values, customs, beliefs, goals, objectives, benchmarking. Organizational purpose, vision, quality of life, ethics, long-term growth. Business Development. You develop-champion the tools to change. Culture and Mission. Philosophy. The Big Picture.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

DECEMBER 10, 2010

If you, as the leader, can take the initiative to recognize when someone needs some compassion and express it appropriately, it may go a long way toward making your workplace a better place to be. People want to know that you have a heart, and expressing compassion is one way to do so. Sounds soft? Think you’ll be seen as weak?

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Persuasive Powerhouse

JANUARY 10, 2011

You can’t expect your manager to know what you want for your career over the long or short haul. Here are some ways to begin to think about and communicate what you want: Take full responsibility for your career: You must take primary responsibility for your development and your career. What is your goal?

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Persuasive Powerhouse

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

Besides, we’re really busy and seem to be hard wired for action. There are organizational goals to be made. It gets our adrenaline going, and may also release a few endorphins or serotonins to reinforce busy-ness. And sometimes reflection makes us cognizant of our imperfections, and that doesn’t feel very good.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

DECEMBER 5, 2010

Now enjoy fuss-free mentoring You can gain a lot of satisfaction mentoring others; it’s wonderful to watch people change and achieve their career goals. And if the mentee is choosing and preparing agenda items, they will be much more likely to stay engaged, take action, and reach their goals.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

AUGUST 10, 2010

Allow them to work as long as it makes sense to do so: So often I hear of someone putting in their advance notice of resignation and the manager immediately shows them to the door. Let them work as long as they can, when possible. As a leader, your job is to see and treat people with humanity, even as they are walking out the door.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 2, 2015

It is rare for a business to be profitable in the first year. Reaching revenue, profit, business development, personal income and other goals typically takes 3-5 years. Prepare today to survive the long term. Every business owner has a need for resources and support. Select them carefully. Love It!

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Persuasive Powerhouse

JANUARY 2, 2011

Living as long as I have, and having been poked, prodded, assessed and provided with feedback all of my life – this recently-revealed blind spot hit me like a ton of bricks. Changing ingrained behavior is a long term investment. This started me thinking once again about one of my own blind spots.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

AUGUST 22, 2010

If the foundation is cracked or compromised in some way, the building cannot stand over the long haul; its integrity is in doubt. It’s their way of being that allows those they are coaching to make giant leaps; to transform and develop, to become the best at what they do. Don’t get me wrong.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

JULY 21, 2010

Our organizations are no long hierarchical. Developing staff is as important as the bottom line. Their organizations don’t balk at allocating resources to develop a pipeline of leaders. The idea that “you should be grateful that you have a job” is long gone. Every workplace is a “best” one.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 26, 2011

– Martha Beck Not long ago, my career had been dedicated to sales, mentoring, coaching and leading an exceptional sales force. The high stress of being corporate Shann and doing business in someone else’s boardroom was losing its appeal. I longed to spend my days being left alone by the “powers that be&#.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

AUGUST 8, 2010

Sorry about the long comment. We partner with great leaders to help them become even greater at developing, improving, and sustaining relationships with the people who are essential to their success. There is never really a right answer to that. Everything is situational but just some thoughts to consider. Good post, Mary Jo.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

JUNE 30, 2010

Work-life synergy is a term I like better. And I’m about to embark into uncharted territory… We should all be so lucky to pay attention to the synchronistic road signs that help guide us to where we long to be. Or maybe it’s just that we only see what we want to see to be where we long to be. I can do this.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

After getting checked in (an hour into the visit), I settled in for a long wait. His response buffered the negative of the long wait. However, as long as I provide “honest&# optimism to everyone, we all seem to make it through the turmoil. All in all, this was not a pleasant place to spend time.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

JANUARY 19, 2011

He has been a tank platoon leader, a McKinsey consultant, a senior executive, and now runs thoughtLEADERS – a leadership development and training firm. But what I have noticed is, if you do not have other people who can do your job then you may be doing that job for a very long time. Leave a Reply Click here to cancel reply.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

OCTOBER 14, 2010

As long as the actions following the words match- then you know it was genuine. We partner with great leaders to help them become even greater at developing, improving, and sustaining relationships with the people who are essential to their success. I’m wondering if you also provide specific praise? And how do you do so?

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Persuasive Powerhouse

SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

As long as I give respect to others, I can sleep easy at night even if they don’t reciprocate. We partner with great leaders to help them become even greater at developing, improving, and sustaining relationships with the people who are essential to their success.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 16, 2018

One of the biggest worries you’ll have with running a small business is keeping it afloat. Will you have enough funds in the pot to further expand and develop your company, to take on staff and to create new products and services? If you had some start-up capital to kick off your business, make sure you don’t blow it.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

Is this what we call chemistry in common terms? I not only mean the romantic chemistry, but also the great working relationships between a supervisor and the employee, two partners in business, and the cordial relationship among team members. My other point was that a person works in a place for a long time whole heartedly.

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