Business Tip Tuesday 🚀

Work ethic is an essential component of individual character, and it reflects the dedication, integrity, and discipline of an individual towards his/her work. It is a set of moral principles that govern an individual's work performance, and it is often associated with hard work and its intrinsic value.

In that sense, work ethic itself is not necessarily a skill, however, the idea of work ethic extends beyond just hard work; it includes working smart, being effective, utilizing time well, and finding joy in work.  And these are certainly skills you can train and improve upon.

In this blog, we explore many facets of a person's work ethic, using the framing method of shoulda, woulda, and coulda, to examine how it affects individuals, organizations, and society.  We discuss skills you can train to grow your own work ethic, but also better understand how your work ethic and character were shaped.

As a leader, your mindset and ability to provide organizational vision are critical for success.  To lead a team anywhere you need to know exactly where you are going. Without a plan, you have no way to measure, win, and repeat.

A Simple Strategic Plan is YOUR roadmap for success. The question is:  are you using a GPS or are you driving the back roads? A thoughtful Strategic Plan ensures your direction, and running a business without one leads to unnecessary struggle.

So what is your strategic plan for your small business this year? 

Often we as humans have blind spots. If left unchecked, these blind spots prevent us from our true potential.  Now, it is time to elevate and find some personal clarity.

I have a question for you, are you your best self? Furthermore, are you your best self while at work?

You may ask, “What does that even mean?”

Personal development is a journey. We must excel personally, to excel professionally, and organizationally. It is a lot of work, and many shy from getting on it. Know there is no end point; this is a life-long personal journey.

The response from last week’s anger management piece was so positive, I thought we would provide even more resources for you on this valuable topic.  My hope here is for you to control your anger when it arises and avoid wanting a “Do Over”, which is never fun for anyone!