Trust is the foundation on which all successful businesses and relationships stand. As a leader, you are the most important aspect of your business. You set the tone in your company and model the behaviors and business values that others imitate. Whether you realize it or not, one of those values is trustworthiness and how it relates to your business. Leadership requires that you show trust in yourself and your team to achieve the business outcomes you hope for. Let’s dive deeper into four ways displaying trust will positively influence your company. 1. Your Trust Impacts Your … [Read more...]
4 Ways to Take Better Initiative as a Leader
Take action to prepare for the future. The bottom line is true leaders never stop finding ways to remain innovative and in charge of their business, team, and life. It’s the difference between where you currently are and where you’d like to be. Are there areas where you could take more initiative? Today, I want to share how to take better initiative. Step One: Begin with the End in Mind Whenever you decide to start something new, a clear vision of the desired result should be in view. If you don’t have a concise idea of what the outcome will be, you’re more likely to never start or … [Read more...]
Take Better Action in Business
Develop action-taking habits. It's important to start taking initiative in order to grow as a leader. Taking initiative in the workplace is certainly not a new concept. To be an effective leader, it's not enough to simply have ideas and speak up. True leadership starts with developing your skills as a decision maker through daily habits that will allow you to take action on those thoughts or ideas effectively. At McLean International, our mission is to help people reach their next level of living professionally and personally through strategic planning and processes. Download our … [Read more...]
What’s Holding You Back From Success?
Believe in yourself. It's sometimes easy to forget that we all have the power of belief inside us. When you believe in yourself and your skills, it will be easier for others to do so as well. So, if there is anything holding you back from achieving a certain goal or dream, start by believing in yourself first! Because when you believe in the work you do and the future of your business, others will too. At McLean International, our mission is to help people reach their next level of living professionally and personally through strategic planning and processes. Download our FREE … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Boost Your Attitude for Success
The key to success is your attitude. A positive outlook will get you far beyond where doubt or negativity could take a person, so it's worth investing in yourself and looking at how you can improve your thinking patterns for better results! Here are 3 ways that can boost your attitude to become more successful. Step One: Set goals and visualize yourself achieving them One of the best ways to boost your attitude for success is by setting goals and visualizing yourself achieving them. When you set a goal, make sure it’s what you REALLY, REALLY want then create a plan that is … [Read more...]