The BusinessFitness Blog
Thoughts on topics to help you make more of your business…
Mastering Difficult Conversations – the Power of Compassionate Communication
“Compassionate communication creates understanding.” - Marshall Rosenberg In the fast-paced world of business, mastering the art of difficult conversations is a vital skill for any leader. Whether it's delivering...
Handling Workplace Conflict and Negotiation – Turning Challenges into Opportunities
"Every conflict we face in life is rich with positive and negative potential. It can be a source of inspiration, enlightenment, learning, transformation, and growth.” - Fred Luskin Conflict is an inevitable part of...
Performing a Competitor Analysis – “Study the past if you would define the future.” – Confucius
In the world of business, understanding where you stand in relation to your competitors is essential. It's like sailing – in a race you need to know the positions of other ships and of weather systems to navigate...
The Power of a SWOT Analysis – “Know yourself and you will win all battles.” – Sun Tzu
As a business leader, the battlefield you navigate is the ever-changing landscape of the business world. To emerge victorious, you need a clear understanding of your position and a strategic plan that leverages your...
Establishing Your Values – “Values are like fingerprints. Nobody’s are the same, but you leave them all over everything you do.” – Elvis Presley
Establishing Your Values: Guiding Principles for Business Success A company's values are the bedrock of a successful business. They shape a company's culture, guide decision-making, and define its brand identity. As...
Defining Your Mission – “Mission statements guide you to do the right thing when you’re standing at a crossroads and don’t know which way to go.” – Anita Campbell
Image by Freepik In business, having a clear mission statement is crucial for guiding your company's growth and decision-making processes, as entrepreneur and small business guru Anita Campbell rightly stated. ...
Crafting Your Vision – “Good business leaders create a vision, articulate the vision, passionately own the vision, and relentlessly drive it to completion.” – Jack Welch
Do you have a vision for your business - a clear picture of your desired future state and what your business seeks to achieve? As a leader, crafting your vision, communicating and living it is one of your most...
Finding Your Why – “People don’t buy what you do, they buy why you do it.” – Simon Sinek
Are you missing the point when you talk about your business? While this has long been true, where people have talked about features instead of the benefits a product or service can give, today’s savvy buyer is looking...
Leveraging a Business Coach – “Coaching helps you tap into potentials you didn’t know you had or that you had lost touch with.” – Cheryl Richardson
Do you have a dedicated ally in your corner – someone who truly understands the ins and outs of the business world and has a proven track record of steering companies towards success? It can truly be lonely at the top!...
Why a Peer Advisory Group – “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” – African Proverb
It’s lonely at the top! As a business leader, the buck stops with you, and while you may have a strong team supporting your business, ultimately decisions and direction lie in your hands alone. Yet no successful leader...
Building a Powerful Network – “Surround yourself with people who will lift you higher.” – Oprah Winfrey
In the journey of entrepreneurship, and business in general, success rarely comes from solitary efforts. The most successful business owners and CEOs understand the true value of building a powerful network that can...
Keep Moving Forward: “If you can’t fly then run, if you can’t run walk, if you can’t walk crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.” – Martin Luther King
Do you keep moving forward towards your goals, no matter what? In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to get caught up in the idea that success is all about speed. We often hear phrases like "move fast and break...