Achieving your goals and dreams is not impossible. All you need to do is change how you think about what's possible for yourself, or simply adopt a more positive attitude towards the things going on in your life right now. Remember that success starts with an idea – just one thought can set off a chain reaction of thoughts leading to big changes! The more passion that goes into everything you do in life, the more you feel good about yourself and your goals, the easier it will be to achieve them At McLean International, our mission is to help people reach their next level of living … [Read more...]
3 Steps To Help Your Team Thrive
Empowering your team is an important step in business growth and success. It's not enough to just have a strong and empowered staff, you also need to be able to empower them as well. But what does that actually look like? And how can you go about empowering your team to help your business growth? Here are 3 steps you can take. First, provide your team with the necessary tools and training they need to be successful. Second, create an environment that encourages creativity and risk-taking. And finally, set clear expectations and hold your team members accountable. By following … [Read more...]
Qualities That Make a Great Leader
"Leadership is an action, not a position." There's no question that being a great leader is essential for any business owner looking to grow their company. But becoming a better leader isn't always easy - it often takes time and effort to develop the necessary skills. Leaders inspire confidence in those around them. The only way that can happen is if you start by being confident yourself. You must be clear about what is and isn't important to you when it comes to your business. That means speaking thoughtfully about what's going on in the company, sharing any news that could affect those … [Read more...]
Create a Balanced and Sustainable Business With These…
It's easy to feel overwhelmed as a business owner. It's easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of our day-to-day lives and say "yes" to every request that comes our way. But what happens when we start saying "yes" to too many things and end up stretched too thin? We can quickly find ourselves feeling overwhelmed and stressed out. A successful business owner knows how to set boundaries and prioritize their time wisely in order to become more productive and focused on the tasks at hand. Saying no is not always easy but in order for your company, family, or life balance to be sustainable, … [Read more...]
Practicing Mindfulness As An Entrepreneur
A CALM mind provides clarity for your next steps. As entrepreneurs, we often have to balance the demands of our business and family life. We may feel guilty when we don't spend enough time on either one or both. Practicing mindfulness can help create a calm mind - which provides clarity for your next steps moving forward. Mindfulness is all about staying in the present moment and being aware of what's going on around you. It means not focusing too much on past mistakes or future worries (which will only set you up for disappointment). Instead, it encourages us to be grateful for what … [Read more...]