“Sometimes speaking the truth feels like we are being unkind, especially when sharing difficult information or feedback. But in reality, dancing around the truth is unkind. When we avoid stating the truth, when we are vague or ambiguous under the guise of being kind, it is often because we are trying to lessen the discomfort for ourselves, not for the other person.” – Brené Brown, Dare To Lead If […]
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When you hear the words ‘leader’ and ‘manager’, do you think of two completely different people? Or the same? There are many similarities between the role of leaders and the role of managers, but they are not necessarily the same. Leadership vs. Management – What’s The Difference? Being a leader requires us to think on […]
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Which type of professional are you? Type A: Someone starts crying in your office. You think, “Oh boy. Tears. What do I do?” Type B: You’re meeting with someone at work and you start crying. You think, “Oh boy. Here come the tears.” Type C: Regardless of who cries at work, you think, “Hi, tears! […]
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We are on a mission to ignite a cultural transformation. Imagine going to work each morning with joy in your heart and a skip in your step. Don’t laugh! Instead, pause and allow yourself to envision what it would look and feel like if you, and everyone you worked with, was focused and excited about […]
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Does your virtual team struggle with workplace communication? While miscommunication isn’t inherently caused by virtual work, it can be exaggerated by a remote arrangement. If you want to transform communication with your virtual team, start by asking yourself one question: “What’s my communication style?” Although it may seem counterintuitive to start with yourself, it’s a […]
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As a small business owner of a busy and ever expanding medical billing company, I have looked to Stacy for guidance with management of all the aspects of my business. From staffing issues to employee time management, she has been extremely knowledgeable and helpful with tips, techniques, and advise. Even though we only get to meet […]
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Do you feel in control of how you spend your day? How frequently do you look up at the end of the day and feel frustrated that once again, nothing got done? And why is it that it’s always YOUR priorities that get pushed aside? Yet we continue to ping pong throughout each day wearing […]
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“This running a business thing is not as pretty as I had imagined.” That is a true statement if there ever was one! Whether your business is in the start-up phase or you’re trying to grow, this running a business thing is definitely not what I’d call pretty. Once the “entrepreneurial high” has worn off […]
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Raise your hand if you’ve ever worked on a dysfunctional team. How many of you just raised both hands? At some point in your career you’ve likely found yourself working on a team that just plain struggles. Maybe the team culture was stifling due to a handful of peers that emitted negativity at every single […]
Read MoreMy initial hesitations about working with a business coach was wondering if they are going actually understand my business and learn exactly what my goals were. I worried if they could really help my business grow. Hiring the right coach can be tricky and doing your research is important so interviewed a few different people […]
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