Turning Good Intentions into Reality in Your Career, Business and Life
You lead a team now, congratulations! Whether it was an internal promotion or job change, managing people is an exciting and challenging next level in your career.
You may find yourself suddenly managing people you’ve worked with for years, or you may be inheriting a completely unknown team. Either way, here are five things new leaders do well. [Read more…] about 5 Things New Leaders Do Well
Meaningful things in life require collaboration, and with collaboration comes a variety of people. When you have a diverse group of people, there will be different thoughts and opinions… and the perfect formula for conflict.
Conflict is nothing to fear if handled appropriately. As a matter of fact, no conflict is more concerning than disagreements here and there. So how do you use conflict to your advantage, deal with it effectively, and not undermine your position or progress? [Read more…] about 3 Tips for Navigating Conflict
The word “mentor” can stir up a lot of emotions for the career-driven launcher. If you have a mentor, the word probably makes you happy. If you don’t have one, the word probably makes you feel uncomfortable, pressured and lacking.
Our most-asked question on The Launch Youniversity Podcast is: How do I find a mentor? (That very question, in fact, is what gave the Launch You team the idea to start a podcast.) [Read more…] about Why You Should Rethink Finding a Mentor
We’ve gotten to interview some incredible guests on this podcast. A top clothing designer, a best-selling author and Justin Beiber’s vocal coach… to name a few. While every entrepreneur has a unique perspective, there are a few common denominators that most everyone has learned along the way. [Read more…] about 10 Things Seasoned Entrepreneurs Know
One struggle most early launchers face is wanting to grow big and grow fast. You’re passionate, you have an idea you believe will win, and you want to see it succeed.
However, most companies don’t get big overnight. So instead of focusing on getting bigger, make it a priority to get better. The “getting bigger” will come naturally. Truett Cathy once said, “If you’ll get better, people demand you get bigger.” [Read more…] about 3 Keys to Growing Your Business
Launchers are great at spotting a need or a problem. But not only are entrepreneurs good at spotting the holes, they are wired to fulfill the need and become part of the solution. That is when most successful businesses are created.
However, it isn’t without competition. Whether you are just starting your business in a sea of solutions, or you want to stay relevant years down the road, you must stand out. How do you set yourself apart from the competition? [Read more…] about How to Have a Stand-Out Business
