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Transforming Tension: 4 Ways to Navigate Difficult Conversations

Strategy Driven

Have an Exit Strategy If a conversation gets too heated or beyond the point of feeling psychologically, emotionally, or physically safe, then it’s time to stop. You can say, “I’m sorry, but I’m not prepared to participate in this conversation at this time.”

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How to source funds to expand your business

Strategy Driven

To seriously consider angel investors, you must first have an exit strategy for your business and solid projections for the future. However, to participate in crowdfunding , you need to know the rules and requirements of the sites and carefully review your options before you proceed.

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Government Funding Can Elevate Your Business: But Know What You’re Getting Into

Strategy Driven

In some cases, you might also be asked to participate in PR efforts, giving press interviews or meeting with government officials. Plan ahead, and have an exit strategy if you don’t receive grant money in the future. You’re expected to provide regular reports, which means a lot of paperwork and a large time investment.

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How to Be Successful in a Toxic Culture

Lead from Within

Keep your distance from activities you don’t respect unless you feel your voice can make a difference, and don’t participate in gossip and backstabbing. Formulate an exit strategy. Check yourself often to make sure the things you’re doing fit with your values and aren’t just going with the flow. Cultivate a positive mindset.

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Investing in Mortgage Foreclosures

Strategy Driven

For investors to succeed in the foreclosure (FCL) market, they should study over time the strategies and tactics adopted by other successful investors. They allocate their time and resources into making appropriate market contacts in order to create a competitive advantage over the myriad of other market participants.

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Time to Sell Your Business? An ESOP May Be the Answer

Strategy Driven

Employees now participate in company profits, which can be significant financially, and the owner gets partial or full liquidity. The short answer is, if you own a profitable company and a culture that is worth maintaining, the company is worth owning, particularly by employees.

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Turn Yourself Into a Star Sales Leader

Harvard Business Review

Have an exit strategy. To avoid that, you need to have an exit strategy at the outset. This is critical because it''s almost impossible to sell and coach at the same time, since coaching requires observation and not participation. Otherwise, as we are taught at the beach, use the buddy system. Don''t be a closer.