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To Change or Not to Change? That is the Question – Business Times Column #109
Marcus Straub Change is a constant in life and business. It occurs on a regular basis whether we want it to or not. Business environments change, economies change, team...
Want Happiness? Strike a Balance Between Life and Work – Business Times Column #108
Marcus Straub As an owner, you’re the foundation of your business. The more inspired and invigorated you are, the stronger your company will be. Conversely, when you...
Do You Build Trust and Loyalty in Your Team Members? – Business Times Column #107
Marcus Straub If you’ve been a business owner for any length of time, you probably understand the harm a lack of trust and loyalty can have on the success of your...
Are You Hiring Effectively and Building a Powerful Team? – Business Times Column #106
Marcus Straub If you want your experience as a business owner to be more enjoyable and rewarding — and your company to be increasingly successful — it’s imperative you...
Is Your Leadership Model One You’d Follow? – Business Times Column #105
Marcus Straub You’re leading at home, at work and in the community. You lead by example through the way you live your life. Your team members are watching. Your spouse,...
How to Create Raving Fans Within Your Business – Business Times Column #104
Marcus Straub The primary aim of any sound business should be to create raving fans out of its customers. If your customers like or, better yet, love your business,...
Praise and Recognition Key Ingredients to Success – Business Times Column #103
Marcus Straub Business owners focused on moving their companies to ever higher levels of success, profitability and sustainability constantly look for ways to improve...
Do You Serve Up A Good Feeling In Your Business? – Business Times Column #102
Marcus Straub With every transaction and interaction, a business gives its customers and the team members who serve them a good, neutral or bad feeling. The last two...
Which Version of “You” Are You Bringing Home? – Business Times Column #101
Marcus Straub In a previous column, I elaborated on a number of potential negative outcomes associated with bringing personal baggage to work. I described the fall even...