5 Time Wasters at Work

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Do you feel like your drowning in your to-do list? Or, at the end of the day do you feel like you’ve accomplished nothing even though you’ve been busy all day? As a business owner or manager, time management is crucial. Avoiding the 5 time wasters below can help. 1. Checking email Yes, your email […]

6 Tips for Delegating as a Leader

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One of the struggles that we see many new SPEARity members struggling with is overwhelm. This looks different depending on your situation and position. For those that are “solopreneurs”, it’s being overwhelmed from wearing all of those hats that come from running a business. For executives, it might be the overwhelm of leading a large […]

Drowning in Your To-Do List? 3 Tips to Help

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It’s Monday morning. Almost half-way through both August and the third quarter. If you’re a parent, school is either starting soon or has already started for your kids. And, if you’re like most people, you feel like your already long to-do list is just growing longer and longer. You’re more than just a little overwhelmed […]

How Freelancers Can Help You Grow Your Business

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Are you trying to do too much? Does it feel like growing your business is taking every last ounce of your energy and attention? Do you find yourself having your hands in every little part of your business? What if someone could help you out along the way? I’m not talking about hiring more employees […]

The Struggle to Build Momentum and Grow Your Business

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Today I’m going to take you back to science class. But don’t worry, I promise it will tie back into your business, leadership development, and personal growth. Yesterday I took my three daughters to MOSI (Museum of Science and Industry). One of the exhibits that they had set up was about Sir Isacc Newton’s 1st […]

Failing at Goal Setting? See Why Breaking Down Goals is the Answer

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We’ve all heard the hundreds of quotes on the importance of goal setting. Quotes like Bo Jackson’s, “Set your goals high, and don’t stop till you get there.” or Bruce Lee saying, “A goal is not always meant to be reached, it often serves simply as something to aim at.” And, they sound great, right? […]

Accomplish Everything on Your List

Accomplish Everything on Your List

You know that feeling?  The one you get on a Saturday afternoon as you pop open a refreshing cold beverage on a hot summer day after completing all your chores for the weekend?  It’s a very pleasant feeling and puts you in a really good mood.  Why does it feel so good?  Is it that […]

Creating and Maintaining Consistencies Part III – How?

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Let’s look at how we can change our mindset and how we can make sure we are delivering the consistent brand and service to our clients. I asked friends and colleagues the methods they use to stay on task, be organized and create good habits. Let’s take a look at some of the suggestions I got from my research.