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I am continuing a three-part series on the reason why businesses succeed. If seven out of 10 businesses will not last ten years, what can we do to increase our chances? Check out Part 1 where we discussed the first three: -
5 Steps to Take Control of Your Business Finances – Step 1 By: Shane Bender -
Seek to Understand before Being Understood In today’s political and social environment, there seems to exist a lack of empathy for people with a different view, race, backgrounds, or religion. I am not going to really touch on these issues but only to frame the need for empathy and understanding of others in our society. In the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, one of the habits is to seek to understand others before you get them to understand your viewpoint. There is a John Maxwell quote I have heard quite often that says “People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care”. -
Do you desire to improve communication? Have you ever been misunderstood or came across as too blunt or rude? Do you feel like what you are are telling your employees or family members is not sinking in? Have you struggled to communicate your viewpoints to a client, supervisor, or employee? -
Use Your Time and Gifts Wisely -
By: Shane Bender -
By Shane Bender