Friday, April 20, 2018

YOUR TEAM FOR ACHIEVEMENT

The poet wrote that "no man is an island' and that is
certainly true for business people. By definition,
business flourishes in the "market-place", with vendors and
suppliers, staff and employees, and customers swirling all
around! It's how business gets done.
At the same time, however, too many business people feel
alone. In some micro-businesses, one person is quite
literally the owner, the manager, the staff, the janitor
and the bookkeeper. That can be lonely and inefficient.
Trying to work from home, or from a one-person office can
be distracting and (at times) depressing.
Even if you work with other people, however, too often the
feeling or sense is still that we are "all alone",
especially if you are in a position of leadership.
One of the most valuable resources any entrepreneur,
professional or small business leader can have is a Master
Mind team of safe, trusted, colleagues who will listen and
advise you. Having a TEAM of people who will be honest
with you, who understand your challenges and will share
their wisdom can be a HUGE advantage!
If you don't have a "kitchen cabinet" or unofficial "board
of directors", get one! That may sound strong or even
arrogant, but the poet was right - none of us functions at
our best when we have to do it all ourselves. Get a team.
Get some advisors you trust, people who know and understand
your situation, people who do NOT compete with you and who
will not play games. Meet with them once a week for a
business breakfast, and help each other to be your BEST.

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