Small Business Owner Weekly Review

19/02/2020

Dr. Diane is a thought in the fields of , , , , , , , and .

To help improve relationships in the — and performance as a result — Dr. Hamilton draws on her decades of work experience in software, , training, pharmaceuticals, real estate, mortgage lending, social media, , and .

A sought-after expert in emotional intelligence, Dr. Hamilton’s research has been published widely in peer-reviewed journals. She is the creator of the Curiosity Code Index® and the author of four books sold worldwide: Cracking the Curiosity Code, The Online Student’s User Manual, How to Reinvent Your Career, and It’s Not You, It’s Your Personality. Her book regarding personalities was required reading at an -based university, where she was also nominated for an honorary in addition to her traditionally-obtained Ph.D. in .

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With all the measurement tools available, it can be challenging to know what is critical to measure within the workplace. One often-overlooked ability that deserves more attention is perception, which includes things like evaluation, prediction, interpretation and correlation.

We measure IQ for intellectual intelligence, EQ for emotional intelligence and CQ for cultural intelligence, and perhaps we need to add PQ for perceptional intelligence. Perceptional intelligence combines aspects of all these areas.

15/09/2019

Relationships have been the most important contributor to my success. Creating genuine connections with the people around you will get you far. Here's how.

14/08/2019

You're not perfect -- but you're strong enough to face uncertainty. Here's how to find the right balance between humility and confidence.

19/07/2019

Technology has transformed the relationship between companies and consumers. So why don’t more organizations use it to better engage with employees?

08/07/2019

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Joseph is of the for the of Ownership and Profit Sharing at University; Douglas L. is distinguished professor and dean for affairs at Rutgers University, and is executive fellow, Institute for the Study of Employee and Profit Sharing at Rutgers .

Near-record-low has fumbling to find the best ways to recruit and retain . Our research suggests a sure-fire way to do just that: Give them a real stake. By that we simply mean sharing some of the and even ownership with the men and women who are fundamental to their companies’ .

Most say they want it. A recent survey found that vast majorities of respondents across the political spectrum prefer to work for an employee-owned company than an - or state-controlled .

After conducting a massive, multi-year study of shared , we found that not only is it good for , it’s good for the bottom line too.

Sharing the fruits of a company’s success with workers makes the latter happier while helping–or at the very least not hurting–the former’s . On top of all this, these kinds of shared capitalism can reduce inequality.

https://www.fastcompany.com/90360409/employee-ownership-of-companies-boosts-retention-and-profits

05/07/2019

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Oscar , MD, is a living in the San Bay area with decades of experience in and and over 100 and news articles in top-rated journals as and , also a veteran of the medical industry. As a neuroscience and immunology researcher, he has studied how the interaction of the mind with the nervous and immune systems affects our well-being, especially anxiety.

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A true goes beyond the daily routine and takes a step back about the consequences of every human interaction. Leaders want to be heard and valued, want to promote an atmosphere of positivity and . This can be achieved more easily through self- and .

Leaders who are empathetic earn the of , who in turn are more . The right approach to empathy can go a very long way in promoting positivity at .

he right amount of and , you can feel out another’s perspective and understand the and landscape of your work environment. Use empathy to create well-informed decisions, to inspire , and to as clearly as possible.

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https://mindfb.com/leadership-awareness-empathy

11/05/2019

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Stephanie is an inspired adventure traveler and influencer who wants to see every country in the world. She has so far traveled to 35 countries and 111+ cities across 7 continents. She is currently on a mission to explore all 50 US States, and has six left to go!

Stephanie works full-time in the industry in and is a contributor for , writing about how to live a , inspired life, dominate your career, and make an impact while traveling the world. She volunteers for The United Women in Foundation, and served as Board of Directors NYC President 2014 - 2016. is an educational non-profit devoted to the professional development and education for women across all industries; as President, Stephanie provided oversight and guidance to the Board of Directors in efforts to help members excel in today’s business environment.

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There are many successful men and women out there who would be more than happy to help you with insights and advice... but ask them directly to be your mentor and they might cringe. have evolved and the full time one-on-one you may be seeking is getting harder to come by. So what’s a growing boss to do when aligning yourself with the right network is as critical as ever?

Next time you meet a powerful , think not what they can do to help you, but what you can do to help them and support their vision. Engage those you admire in strategic professional relationships. These mentorship strategies will make you a powerful presence in your , align you with frentors to push you forward, and grow your tremendously. Before you know it, the next generation will be pursuing you as a potential mentor!

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/the-millennials-guide-to-strategic-mentorships_b_5977b96ee4b0940189700d6e?fbclid=IwAR3QDseIxpPTYOxi67Qp0Llkwu1SX_TyhWKfAvh8x_4cwgmCPNuTYFR4sFo&guccounter=1

18/04/2019

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Jessica is a senior with UK, and is based in . She specializes in culture change, workforce transformation, and helping leaders make a positive impact on their organization and on society.

David is an advisor to on transformational change for and PwC’s strategy consulting group. Based in London, he is a partner with PwC UK. He focuses on helping shape their future and translate strategic intent into everyday activities, working extensively in the media industry.

Mark is a partner with PwC UK, and is based in London. He leads PwC’s people and practice in the U.K., advising retail, consumer, and financial clients on transformational and organizational effectiveness, and aligning , organization, and behaviors.

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Most companies have with the strong operational needed to maintain the status quo. But they face a critical deficit: They lack people in positions of power with the know-how, experience, and confidence required to tackle what management scientists call “wicked problems.”

Such problems can’t be solved by a single command, they have causes that seem incomprehensible and solutions that seem uncertain, and they often require companies to transform the way they do . Every enterprise faces these kinds of challenges today.

A 2015 PwC study of 6,000 senior executives, conducted using a research methodology developed by David of Consulting and William of University, revealed just how pervasive this shortfall is. Respondents were asked a series of open-ended questions; their answers revealed their leadership preferences, which were then analyzed to determine which types of leaders were most prominent. Only 8 percent of the respondents turned out to be strategic leaders, or those effective at leading transformations (Rooke and Torbert refer to them as “strategist” leaders).

https://www.strategy-business.com/article/10-Principles-of-Strategic-Leadership

03/04/2019

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Dr. Travis is the author of the best-selling book 2.0 and the cofounder of , a consultancy that serves more than 75% of 500 and is the world’s leading provider of emotional intelligence tests and training.

He has written for, or been covered by, , , , , Fast , Inc., Today, The , The , and The . He is a world-renowned expert in emotional intelligence who speaks regularly in corporate and public settings - with engagements including , -Cola, , , the Fortune Growth Summit, The Board: Learning from Legends, and in Government.

He holds a dual Ph.D. in clinical and industrial-organizational and received his Bachelor of Science in Clinical Psychology from the University of , San .

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Having close access to ultra-successful people can yield some pretty incredible information about who they really are, what makes them tick, and, most importantly, what makes them so and .

Kevin is one such person. He recently interviewed over 200 ultra-successful people, including 7 billionaires, 13 Olympians, and a host of accomplished . One of his most revealing sources of information came from their answers to a simple open-ended question:

“What is your number one secret to productivity?”

In analyzing their responses, Kruse coded the answers to yield some fascinating suggestions. What follows are some of my favorites from Kevin’s findings.

https://www.theladders.com/career-advice/13-things-ridiculously-successful-people-do-every-day

12/03/2019

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Paul is a senior director of at , where he supports within the company’s & portfolio.

Being all the time is impossible. No matter how much effort you put in and how much endurance you have, you’ll eventually get worn down. Those of you with flexible hours can when you’re most efficient and have more freedom to stop and take breaks when needed.

It depends on being able to create a schedule that maximizes , as well as being able to identify when you’re losing steam and knowing how to disconnect in a way that actually helps you recharge.

https://www.fastcompany.com/90299580/how-to-work-at-peak-productivity-and-know-when-to-take-a-break

11/03/2019

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George is the partner at Red , a firm helping early-stage with their , and needs. He is the author of three books including 101 Lessons -- An 's Handbook.

It is impossible to maximize long term and short term at the same time. Yes, you want to keep your expenses low, but you don’t want to make cash flow driven decisions that end up slicing your own throat.

Each decision needs to do what is right for the business for the long term, not simply what is best for the bottom line in the immediate term. Make sure your business is properly capitalized to allow it to afford the “right” solution that will give the business the best odds of long-term success.

https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/326264

08/03/2019

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Sophia is a and a . She is passionate about covering topics on , writing, , , self- , and others. She believes in the driving force of positive and constant .

Often meetings are seen as a time-consuming distraction from essential day-to-day tasks, and the perception is that much of what is discussed is either superfluous or could be addressed in a more efficient manner.

You want the to be useful and , but you also do not want them to be too long, so that everyone starts getting drained. Leave room for and provide all attendees with the minutes of the meeting.

You should call a meeting if there is something significant you need to discuss, and need to be sure that everyone asked to attend needs to be there and will benefit from inclusion. These are other tips to help you succeed in a meeting that is both useful and enjoyable for everyone attending.

https://www.theladders.com/career-advice/ways-you-can-have-a-meaningful-meeting-with-employees

26/01/2019

, , has released its findings from an international survey conducted of hundreds of industry , revealing a surprising picture of the most desirable qualities in the and of tomorrow.

The survey,“Tomorrow’s Most Wanted”, polled over 500 top leaders and across agencies and companies within the , and industries, measuring perceptions of future challenges, readiness for those challenges, and the and qualities needed to meet them.

“What we found most compelling about this research is how clearly it highlights that , not competence, is the determining factor of who's going to get the most attractive jobs among tomorrow’s recruits. Also, there is a growing desire for with a unique combination of and flexibility––people who can collaborate, adapt quickly and are enjoyable , but also have the drive to get things done.

All those traits boil down to a personality that is essential for businesses operating in an ever changing digital landscape. Thus, specific competence is less important." says Hyper Island Johanna .

https://www.hyperisland.com/community/news/hyper-island-executive-study

, , has released its findings from an international survey conducted of hundreds of industry , revealing a surprising picture of the most desirable qualities in the and of tomorrow.

The survey,“Tomorrow’s Most Wanted”, polled over 500 top leaders and across agencies and companies within the , and industries, measuring perceptions of future challenges, readiness for those challenges, and the and qualities needed to meet them.

“What we found most compelling about this research is how clearly it highlights that , not competence, is the determining factor of who's going to get the most attractive jobs among tomorrow’s recruits. Also, there is a growing desire for with a unique combination of and flexibility––people who can collaborate, adapt quickly and are enjoyable , but also have the drive to get things done.

All those traits boil down to a personality that is essential for businesses operating in an ever changing digital landscape. Thus, specific competence is less important." says Hyper Island Johanna .

https://www.hyperisland.com/community/news/hyper-island-executive-study

23/01/2019

Nicolas is an , , 4x Top Writer on , and the Founder of —a thought agency specializing in creating high-performing written content. As an agency, they work with , serial , keynote , and C-suite to extract their best insight and unique story, and help craft written content in a way that resonates with hundreds of thousands, even millions of readers online.

He is a 4x Top on and Top 30 Columnist for with over 50 million views of his work. His writings have appeared in , , , , The , , Magazine, and many more.

There will always be a constant push-pull between and , but the reality is that both are needed in order for the other to thrive.

The key is to find a by making time and then adapting to how you feel. If something doesn’t feel right, then play around with it until it does. If something feels good but not great, find a better way to do it.

Keeping yourself within the realm of either being “creative” or “structured” will only remove you from the resources the other side has to offer. You have to have both.

https://www.inc.com/nicolas-cole/why-creativity-doesnt-have-to-be-chaotic-and-structure-doesnt-have-to-be-boring.html

Nicolas is an , , 4x Top Writer on , and the Founder of —a thought agency specializing in creating high-performing written content. As an agency, they work with , serial , keynote , and C-suite to extract their best insight and unique story, and help craft written content in a way that resonates with hundreds of thousands, even millions of readers online.

He is a 4x Top on and Top 30 Columnist for with over 50 million views of his work. His writings have appeared in , , , , The , , Magazine, and many more.

There will always be a constant push-pull between and , but the reality is that both are needed in order for the other to thrive.

The key is to find a by making time and then adapting to how you feel. If something doesn’t feel right, then play around with it until it does. If something feels good but not great, find a better way to do it.

Keeping yourself within the realm of either being “creative” or “structured” will only remove you from the resources the other side has to offer. You have to have both.

https://www.inc.com/nicolas-cole/why-creativity-doesnt-have-to-be-chaotic-and-structure-doesnt-have-to-be-boring.html

19/01/2019

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size you up in seconds, but what exactly are they evaluating?

professor Amy Cuddy has been studying first impressions alongside fellow Susan Fiske and Peter Glick for more than 15 years, and has discovered patterns in these interactions.

17/01/2019

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Lindsay , The ® , is a certified coach based in New .

A veteran, she specializes in Occupreneur® , and for , and striving to improve their businesses or .

is key in business for remaining relevant and ahead of the curve. But, while change, employees often fear it or fight it.

You always can fire an if she doesn't get with the program, but that's not good business sense.

True demands getting buy-in from those you . What's more, doing so can make your easier.

https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/227920

17/01/2019

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Lila is a reporter for at , covering , at work, and topics. Her bylines have appeared in business and lifestyles publications in the U.S. and , including The , The and , .com, , Natural , , and magazine. Lila has lived and worked in , , , and . She is based in New .

This is the story of how one , C Space, attempted to the riddle of a strong in a more methodological way than most, first running an “audit” on its existing culture, then boiling down the fixes it needed to memorable mantras, and finally setting these new loose in a successful course-correcting effort. And how, even though it followed the textbook-recommended formula, all of this work still backfired. And how, eventually, the company found a more sustainable way to create the culture it wanted.

https://qz.com/work/1417538/the-surprising-fragility-of-a-powerful-perk-company-culture/

15/01/2019

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Peter is CEO of Bregman , a that helps senior create and inspire collective action on their ’s most important . He is also the host of the Bregman .

People's , especially strongly felt ones, are a window into their . You will hear their longings, their fears, their uncertainties and struggles.

Understand what that opinion says about who they are, what they care about. Why it matters to them so much. You will see them and they will feel seen.

There are millions of , some of them in your company, who rarely feel seen or heard from leadership. Imagine the " attentiveness and pro-social " you could generate simply by asking and listening.

https://www.inc.com/peter-bregman/being-a-good-leader-means-mastering-this-1-overlooked-skill.html

15/01/2019

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There are 168 hours in each . How do we find for what matters most? Time expert studies how busy spend their , and she's discovered that many of us drastically overestimate our each week, while underestimating the time we have to ourselves.

She offers a few practical to help find more time for what matters to us, so we can "build the lives we want in the time we've got."

15/01/2019

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According to a 2015 survey, about 32% of were engaged at . More than 50% were not engaged, and 17.2% were found to be "actively disengaged."

In a 2018 survey, just 15% of employees worldwide were found to be engaged at work.

14/01/2019

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Eric J. is the of research at the National Preparedness and writes frequently about leadership and resilience.

’ CEO Howard Schultz has spoken of the program as both a statement and a solid move: The New York reported Schultz as saying, “I believe it will lower attrition, it’ll increase performance, it’ll attract and retain better people.” He told The Daily Show’s Jon Stewart that he was concerned with rising income inequality and debt.

A ’s is the sum of every interaction he or she has with a , its and —and, as young and have realized—its people. This is the true of the .

Those that view their as assets worthy of will reap the dividends.

https://www.strategy-business.com/blog/The-Importance-of-Putting-People-First?gko=3d0b5

12/01/2019

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Rasmus is the founder and managing director of , a global leadership and firm serving , , and hundreds of other organizations. He is publishing his second book The Mind of the – How to Lead Yourself, Your People and Your Organization for Extraordinary Results with Press in March 2018.

Jacqueline is a partner and the North American of Potential Project. She is co-author of The of the Leader – How to Lead Yourself, Your People and Your for Extraordinary (HBR Press, 2018) as well as co-author with Rasmus Hougaard on their first book One Second Ahead: Enhancing Performance at with Mindfulness.

As a , your role can be simply to create the safe space for people to air their frustrations and process their problems.

Through mindful presence, you become the container in which they have space to process the issue, without you stepping in to solve, fix, manipulate, or control the situation. in itself can help resolve the issue. This kind of presence not only solves the problem but also creates greater connection and engagement.

https://hbr.org/2017/12/if-you-aspire-to-be-a-great-leader-be-present

12/01/2019

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Andre is the CEO of , the talent- solution that helps companies identify, hire and retain more A players. You can connect with him and the ClearCompany team on and .

Everyone needs to become his or her own , and the must evolve into one of shared accountability.

Action must occur on a daily, consistent basis. With the death of the and those bossy higher-ups of the past, strong leaders will likely emerge.

They'll then focus on expressing gratitude and recognition for a job well done, and seeing for their . They'll realize that most are hungry to ; they'll instill confidence in others, helping them become the best version of themselves.

https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/274943

12/01/2019

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Romy is president and co-founder of , a company whose mission is to improve the workplace for women everywhere. Previously, Romy worked at The in several executive roles.

Earlier in her career, Romy held marketing positions at and . Romy holds a B.A. in from University and an M.B.A. from the School of at University. She is a proud mother of two, and is motivated by helping other have the same fantastic career experiences--supported by both great female and male colleagues--that she has had.

The has changed so much in the past 30 years. In 1970, average tenure at a job was about 10 years (according to the Bureau of Statistics). In that era, a simply needed to set clear expectations, be fair and be present. And all of those actions are still important.

https://www.inc.com/romy-newman/the-most-important-thing-a-manager-can-do.html

12/01/2019

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Joseph , founder of Joseph Pearlman Coaching, is an award-winning who helps Hollywood , world leaders, , politicians, , , and other industry develop charismatic confidence to effect maximum change in their audiences, and grow their businesses faster.

Joseph is also a contributor at ’S for and , Without Borders (MSF), ’s International Masters for Health Leadership (IMHL) executive program, , United Nations, and New University’s School of the Arts. He also coaches presenters for all the major award ceremonies, including the , , , Globes, and Spirit Awards.

Creating physical inside your body leads to mental and confidence. Just as your words become your reality, confidence in your body develops into internal, self-sustaining confidence that immediately starts to effect change.

https://www.inc.com/joseph-pearlman/amplify-your-innate-abilities-in-seconds.html

12/01/2019

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Over the next 25 years, people will choose to join with shared purpose that . Purpose will become much more important to people than statements that hang on walls.

, and will be the currencies that matter more in a where people will choose to focus on for good. This journey has already begun with a wide range of moving in the direction of being powered by purpose.

Today, people are becoming much more conscious of the food they consume as more organizations tell us that the food they produce is poison free. Today’s packaging inform the that their food does not contain harmful ingredients.

In the , more people will question whether for a certain will damage their health and well being, as well as whether the company’s practices are good for society and the planet.

https://medium.com/future-of-work/the-future-of-work-awakening-the-artist-within-e7467f515670

12/01/2019

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Vartika is a seasoned who is an expert in and . She currently runs the marketing team at — a for teams of all sizes.

conflicts can slow down your . Whether you are a member or the leader of the herd (i.e., the ), you need to find out some way to keep conflicts away from the team and single-mindedly towards success.

Conflicts at workplace can make or break a . If you are looking to avoid conflicts, then these tips are definitely going to help.

https://medium.com//things-you-can-do-as-a-manager-to-avoid-conflicts-at-work-d90e4f72963

12/01/2019

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Matt is a freelance and editor in Healdsburg, Calif. He is a regular contributor to , and has covered startups and entrepreneurship for The New York , and .

Graduate School of professor Edward , with coauthors James and Hui from , find that having too many older workers in a society can hurt . Their research appeared in the October 2018 issue of the of .

Lazear, the Family of and the and Jean Cox at the , said younger societies offer more opportunities for to acquire valuable business skills earlier, which leads to greater rates of entrepreneurship.

may want to promote deserving younger employees into positions where they can gain business acumen and spread out-of-the-box thinking from the top. That has to the firm but carries the risk that the promoted workers will leave to start their own firms.

https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/insights/rethinking-relationship-between-age-business-acumen-entrepreneurship