Communication is the lifeblood of any organization. So whether you lead a team of 20 or 200 or somewhere in between, being a great communicator is one of the most important skills you can have. And spoiler alert: You can’t become a great leader until you’ve become a rock star communicator. Effective communication is the best way to connect emotionally with your team, to build … [Read more...] about Communication Styles: How to Talk to Your Team
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#394: Ken Coleman—Defining Purpose, Vision and Mission
Have you ever been confused by the difference between purpose, vision and mission? A lot of business owners use these words interchangeably. But while they’re highly interconnected, they’re actually not the same. Ramsey Personality Ken Coleman clarifies the purpose of these three important concepts and how they work together to keep you and your company charging … [Read more...] about #394: Ken Coleman—Defining Purpose, Vision and Mission
How to Write a Company Mission Statement
You’re tired. Your employees are checked out. Your staff meetings feel stale. And your to-do list is running off the page. You stare at your desk and wonder, What’s the point? Well, that’s actually a great question—and one only you (as the leader of your business) can answer. And you should answer it with a company mission statement. Saying who you are and why you’re here … [Read more...] about How to Write a Company Mission Statement
#373: Ken Coleman—How to Lead During a Crisis
When disruption makes its way through the marketplace, fear quickly follows. And that has certainly been true throughout the unfolding of the coronavirus pandemic. So, how can you lead your business well in the midst of so much uncertainty? Listen as Ken Coleman, bestselling author and host of The Ken Coleman Show, gives leaders insight on how to stay calm, get … [Read more...] about #373: Ken Coleman—How to Lead During a Crisis
#369: Chris Voss—The Best Way to Negotiate Fear
After 24 years in the FBI negotiating life-and-death situations like international kidnappings and hostage crises, Chris Voss has stared fear in the face too many times to count. Now, as the CEO and founder of the Black Swan Group, Chris is teaching the business world how to do it too. Although the stakes are much different, the emotions are the same—and fear, in particular, … [Read more...] about #369: Chris Voss—The Best Way to Negotiate Fear