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The Misunderstood Role of the Chief Operating Officer

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The Chief Operating Officer (COO) is a role with a lot of responsibility for the company on its shoulders. According to Zippia, there are over 33,802 president and chief operating officers currently employed in the United States. Next to the CEO (Chief Executive Officer), the COO position is a vital component of making the day-to-day run smoothly for the business, but also that the future is considered for all decisions and systems. However, the role and duties are often misunderstood, which can …

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Why Building Company Culture is Important

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What is company culture and why should it be important to your business? The answer is simple. Happy employees result in thriving businesses. In recent years, companies like Google have shifted the narrative on traditional corporate culture toward a more fun and relaxed atmosphere. They have capitalized on an employee-focused culture, and the results speak for themselves. The tech empire, founded only 24 years ago, is now worth almost 1.3 trillion dollars. So what exactly IS company …

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6 Ways to Manage People Effectively, At Any Level!

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Whether you’re a business owner, CEO, intern, or entry-level employee, the ability to work with others is critical for your success. Regardless of your position in a company, you need to manage relationships with supervisors, customers, suppliers, and others to be effective in your role. Here are 6 quick tips that can be applied to you and your team to help you better manage your relationships. Cultivate Your Communication Communication is critical to effectively managing relationships …

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5 Strategies for Confidently Dealing with Conflict in Your Workplace

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If you’re a business owner with employees, you probably already know that conflict is inevitable. Learning how to deal with those conflicts when they arise is important to ensure your business continues to thrive. The following strategies will help you confidently deal with conflict when it does arise. Investigate. Use your detective skills to do some investigating to learn the backstory. Be sure you listen to all sides and dig deep to find the root of the problem. Sometimes what appears to …

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How to Stop Should-ing on Yourself

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How many times a day to find yourself saying, “I should…”?  I should be more grateful.I should be more productive.I should do more to grow my business.I should do more volunteer work.I should visit family and friends more often. And the “shoulds” pile on. Let’s talk about those “shoulds.” When you really look at it and break it down into its simple message, shoulds are just the way we make ourselves feel guilty for not being better people. Of course, that’s not to say that you aren’t …

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Top Five Things Business Owners Struggle With

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Most small businesses are living the American Dream; the idea that if you can dream it, you can do it. It’s also not a secret that being a business owner is no walk in the park, and you will struggle at some point. What we don’t always acknowledge is the journey to reach or keep our dream going. As the landscape of business changes, new obstacles will always arise. Here are the top five things business owners struggle with at one point or another: 1. Digital Transitions: Whether starting …

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