Running translates well to running a business on several fronts. Runners can draw inspiration and insight from their hobby while they tackle the tough task of running a business.
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Yes, Small Business Owners, There is a Holiday Season
It’s our favorite time of year at CCC. The holidays bring so much joy and cheer — fun festivities, beautiful decorations and spending time with family and friends. How do you take part while still running your business? “It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas Ev’rywhere you go; Take a look in the five-and-ten,Continue reading “Yes, Small Business Owners, There is a Holiday Season”
Want Your Business to Flourish? Kill Your Sacred Cows
What’s holding your business back? Probably a sacred cow. A what?! You’ve heard them before — those magical sayings in the business world that savvy businessmen and women everywhere regard as sacred. The customer is always right. √ Teams create the best solutions. √ Always trust your research. √ Here’s the problem with sacred cows: alwaysContinue reading “Want Your Business to Flourish? Kill Your Sacred Cows”
How To Improve Your Productivity With Mindfulness in the Workplace
There has been rapid growth in workplace mindfulness programs, and there are some compelling reasons why this is a good thing! “The enormous benefits of mindfulness at work are increasingly being recognized by employers as well as by employees. More mindfulness means more professional productivity and satisfaction, and less absenteeism, `presenteeism’ (where workers are physicallyContinue reading “How To Improve Your Productivity With Mindfulness in the Workplace”
Restless in Akron
I’ve been kicking this post around for awhile, but like everything else lately, I’ve had trouble deciding on a direction. This isn’t typically a problem for me. I make decisions and move forward — always reviewing and learning — but not regretting or living in the past. What’s the point, anyway? But 2014 has beenContinue reading “Restless in Akron”
33 Lessons in 33 Years
I recently came across a fun post, 32 Lessons from 32 Years of Life. The timing was perfect as I was pondering what to post about on my birthday (Yep, Pisces here.), and I had actually been toying with the idea of this type of post. I hope you find these short lessons useful, andContinue reading “33 Lessons in 33 Years”
Blink: The Power of Snap Decisions & First Impressions
“On straightforward choices, deliberate analysis is best. When questions of analysis and personal choice start to get complicated — when we have to juggle many different variables — then our unconscious thought processes may be superior.” –Malcolm Gladwell Do you agree? Or do you think the opposite is true? This quote is pulled from Blink, byContinue reading “Blink: The Power of Snap Decisions & First Impressions”
Behind The Scenes: Ahead of the Game
Most of my life I’ve been behind the scenes: backstage, behind the camera, off right, number two, backing someone up. Mostly by choice, sometimes by necessity. See, it’s not that I wasn’t capable; sometimes, the person behind the scenes is really running the show. A linchpin, so to speak. This person wields power and shouldn’tContinue reading “Behind The Scenes: Ahead of the Game”
Jumping Off A Cliff: My 1st Year As An Entrepreneur
A year ago today, I took a deep breath and jumped off a cliff. Figuratively speaking, anyway. I left my job in corporate America to start my own business. I was terrified and excited, overwhelmed yet satisfied with my decision, completely burnt out but eagerly looking toward my future. In some ways, it’s been better thanContinue reading “Jumping Off A Cliff: My 1st Year As An Entrepreneur”
“What’s the most amazing way to do it?”
Great thought from Sir Richard Branson… How do you make what you do amazing? As always, I’d love to hear from you. Photo courtesy of Richard Branson’s blog Enjoy the weekend! Jaime Join the conversation:
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