The Strategist
Are You Setting Goals For The Right Reason?
You already know goal setting is an important part of leadership. As the leader, you set the goals your team works toward and are ultimately responsible for moving the needle forward. But many obstacles arise in the goal-setting process, and one of those obstacles is...
Moving Past Failure and Setbacks as a Leader
Failure. None of us like it, but it's something we all experience. As a leader, it's important to learn how to find and maintain inner peace and stability when experiencing setbacks and failure in business. We know it's true, but that doesn't mean it's easy to do....
5 Ways to Turn Business Struggles into Opportunity
Most businesses are struggling to get workers. We're trying to figure out how to find the right talent and how to keep the workers we have in the midst of the Great Resignation. This is a real struggle that companies and leaders are facing, but it's not the only one....
Why You Need to Stop Multitasking at Work to Get Things Done
Multitasking. If you're an older millennial or from an older generation, you probably have a love-hate relationship with this word like I do. When I applied for my first job, "the ability to multitask" was listed on every job listing. It was the skill every employer...
Tips to Help Plan a Successful 2nd Quarter
Just like that, the end of 2022's first quarter is upon us. For some, it was a strong start to the year after a few unpredictable ones. For others, it was another quarter of feeling like the plans went out the window from the start. But, the good news is wherever you...
Why Time Tracking is the First Step in Time Management
Are you working long hours but feeling like you're making little progress? Does the end of the day hit and you can't really account for what you've accomplished all day? If you know time management is a problem, this is for you. According to research, "Less than 1 in...
The Three Types of Plans All Tasks Fit Into
"I have so much to do! How do I get it all done?" This is a common stress we hear from business owners and leaders. The first step to addressing this overwhelm is learning to identify what type of tasks you're struggling to accomplish. When we do that, we're able to...
Is a Lack of Planning Stopping You From Growing as a Business?
There's a common problem that we notice—many leaders don't value planning. They think they are gifted enough to be able to just figure it out in the moment when needed. It's worked for them so far, but the problem is if you want to grow past where you currently are,...
5 Signs Small Business Owners Need a Coach or Mentor
Has running your business become a struggle? Is your business growing fast, and things are going well? A business coach can help you regardless of where you fall on the spectrum. If you've been wondering if working with a business coach would help you on your journey,...
The 4 Statuses for Task Management
When it comes to task management people have a tendency to think that there are only two categories tasks can fall into—waiting to be done or accomplished, right? We either have the task on our list to do or we've crossed it off because it's already done. While that...
How to Prioritize Your Work When Everything Needs Your Attention
As a busy business owner or manager, it can feel like everything is demanding your attention. Your customers need your attention. Your employees and contractors need your attention. And, all the other tasks on your plate seem to be demanding your attention. If this is...
5 Tips for Building Relationships as a Leader
Christmas is just under a week away and SPEARity CEO, Darren Fisher, just shared on his leadership vlog the importance of reaching out and spending time with other people during the holidays. But if you struggle with relationships building skills this isn't always as...
How to Address Workplace Burnout Going into 2022
There is no denying this is a busy time of year. I was speaking with a therapist last week who shared a trend she's hearing from her clients. This holiday season is turning out a lot more stressful than last year or the years before. There is a weird mix happening of...
How to Review for 2021 and Plan for 2022
It happened again. Another year flew by! It's time to start reviewing the progress we made in 2021 and get a plan in place for 2022. For many people, that's easier said than done. But, never fear! We're going to help you analyze what happened over the past year and...
5 Quick Ways to Boost Your Confidence as a Leader
A common stereotype about business leaders is they are full of confidence, but you know the truth. You struggle with feeling like an imposter. You're not always sure of what decision is the right decision. You know how to put on a confident face and say all the right...
How to Break Down Goals into Actionable Tasks
We've all heard about the importance of setting goals in business. Goals are what tell you what direction you're trying to go. Setting goals helps you continue to move the needle forward in the right direction. But it's not as simple as just setting a goal. You need...
How to Show Gratitude as a Leader
November is in full swing and with it comes the annual conversations around "gratitude". With Thanksgiving at the end of the month, we're used to using this month as a time to focus on what we have to be thankful for. However, as a strong leader, it's important that...
Overcoming the Common Growing Pains in Business
Growth is a good thing in business, right? It's what you work so hard to achieve. But there's a common obstacle that arises as this happens—growing pains. If you remember what growing pains felt like as a child, you know just how difficult they can be to deal with. As...