The Accountability Minute:Business Acceleration|Productivity

Today we are talking about Tip #7 for what it takes to achieve your goals, which is to schedule team building to bond employees .    You already know that teams are made up of vastly different people. Sometimes, their differences can cause conflict and negatively affect productivity. As a leader, it’s your job to bring your team members together and inspire them to work as a group. Team building a...

Today we are talking about Tip #6 for what it takes to achieve your goals, which is to choose what’s right over what’s popular .    It’s never easy being in charge. We’ve all heard the saying: “To whom much is given, much is required.” There will be times when doing the right thing is unpopular. You’ll nearly always have someone who opposes your decisions. Though it might sting a little, remember...

Today we are talking about Tip #5 for what it takes to achieve your goals, which is to implement proper time management .    Wasted time is gone forever, and it’s one thing we can’t purchase or get more of! With this in mind, don’t spend time on tasks that won’t matter a year from now. Instead, learn to say no, budget your time, delegate, and—you guessed it—set goals. Since goals are action-based,...

Today we are talking about Tip #4 for what it takes to achieve your goals, which is to guide your team like a coach .    You may have had a favorite coach growing up. If you did, they likely guided and encouraged you rather than just barking blunt or unhelpful directions. With a coaching mindset, you’re able to communicate that you respect your employees, believe in their ability to grow, and valu...

Today we are talking about Tip #3 for what it takes to achieve your goals, which is to communicate confidence .    Think of confidence as an aura that accompanies you everywhere. Confidence causes people to notice when you enter a room. You turn their heads because your demeanor communicates poise and dignity. And by being self-assured, your team has a reason to look up to you. Then, they’re more...

Today we are talking about Tip #2 for what it takes to achieve your goals, which is to use strategic thinking .    Sadly, failing to consider issues from a different perspective is common—plus limiting and short-sighted. Strategic thinking, though, means you can analyze critical factors that affect long-term success. To improve this skill, consider the big picture and planning ahead. Then, you’re...

Today we are talking about Tip #1 for what it takes to achieve your goals, which is to prioritize listening .    For any business professional to meet their goals, they must possess a crucial soft skill: open-mindedness. This term means you can take in information that might challenge your beliefs. You’re able to ask questions and allow others to express their opinions, even if you disagree. Close...

Business professionals like you know that goal setting is vital to the success of your business and life. But sometimes, the process may feel overwhelming, or perhaps it just hasn’t worked well for you in the past. Have no fear. You will find eight helpful tips that we will be exploring over the next 8 days to help you achieve your goals. These eight tips go beyond the basics of goal setting, like...

How Hard Is It To Stay Committed? It’s not always easy to stay committed to your purpose, especially in troublesome times, when you must bare the burden and expense alone.  What’s important to remember is that wavering commitment is not commitment.  A commitment is not something that is on again off again, or easily stomped out due to undesirable factors—this is more like a notion pretending to be...

Today we are talking about commitment #4 of the 4 commitments that can impact your success.    The final commitment reviewed is that of allegiance given to an organization and seeing the results of its labor.  This involves communicating and ensuring cooperation on all levels.  Balancing all of these commitments is important for individuals who want their firm to be as successful as possible.    T...

Today we are talking about commitment #3 that can impact your success.    So, the 3rd commitment that is important in professional and personal improvement is that of pursuing the interests of an audience.  This audience could be a variety of different markets, from clients to readers to fellow business acquaintances.  This “market” is colloquially referred to as “the people”, the ones that you st...

Today we are talking about commitment #2 that can impact your success.    So, the second commitment is to one’s own self, specifically in the role of becoming a leader.  Whether you want to be a leader or are a leader or not, you must have a strong sense of personal integrity as well as self-confidence and a willingness to seek self-improvement, continually. Leadership takes place when you are tal...

There are about 4 recurring commitments that are mentioned by successful people.  When you analyze these 4 commitments, you will notice that they are not that “secretive” at all, rather, disciplines based upon common sense.     Let’s explore the first of these 4 commitments that can impact your success.    Commitment # 1. First, one must be committed to a set of values or beliefs.  A person’s beli...

What Does Commitment Mean to You? Many successful people in business and life have commented that commitment is a very important factor in individual success.  This is usually because the individual is the one that must spearhead his or her own cause for a period of time, at least until others can join in the cause.  In order for any venture to be successful, action must first be taken, and commit...

How Serious are You about Your Commitments? Have you ever made a commitment to yourself or someone and for whatever reason, didn’t follow through?  There are numerous definitions for the word “commitment.”  The most basic definition is that of an “act of voluntarily taking on and fulfilling obligations.”  This is actually further specified as a “personal” commitment, as opposed to a professional o...

Today we are talking about Tip #7 of the 7 tips for creating better goals you are inspired to achieve, which is to Review and Re-evaluate Your Process and Progress.   The business world is fluid. New changes may arise at any point in your business that’ll affect your laid-out plans. Therefore, it is crucial to regularly review and re-evaluate your decisions and strategies made at the start of the...

Today we are talking about Tip #6 for creating better goals you are inspired to achieve, which is to Take Action!   After planning your goals, it is important to follow your plans to the letter. Follow all the guidelines while keeping yourself open to improvements and updates that’ll help you perform even better.    By taking purposeful action, you are moving from the point of inception and are on...

Today we are talking about Tip #5 for creating better goals you are inspired to achieve, which is to Set a Timeline.   How far out do you want to set your long-term goals? What about your short-term goals? What milestones have you included to break down the achievement of each goal? How often do you want to measure the progress of your activities towards each goal?   Setting a timeline moves your...

Today we are talking about Tip #4 for creating better goals you are inspired to achieve, which is to Create an Action Plan.   Planning without execution is a wasteful and time-consuming task.  To create better goals, you need an exact plan covering how these business goals will be achieved.    This plan can cover daily activities, weekly targets, client feedback, reviews, training, the marketing b...

Today we are talking about Tip #3 for creating better goals you are inspired to achieve, which is to Write Out Your Goals.   When creating better goals, it is important to write them all out. If you think they can and should be achieved in the time frame chosen, writing them out helps you take them into perspective.   When you write out your goals, you can structure and amend them appropriately to...

Today we are talking about Tip #2 for creating better goals you are inspired to achieve, which is that SMART Goals Are The Key.   When creating better goals, you should apply the SMART principles, which I’m sure you are familiar with. Your goals should be specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time bound.    Some people think their goals have to be ‘realistic.’  Realistic is somewhat rel...

Today we are talking about Tip #1 for creating better goals you are inspired to achieve, which is to Rationalize the Results.   Before setting your goals, it is best to think about the results you want to achieve. Take a longer look into the future and be reasonable with your expectations. In a year, what do you want to have achieved business-wise?    Are these goals what you truly want? Are they...

You’ve probably read it all. You’ve opened multiple pages and tabs on the internet in pursuit of that crucial knowledge on how to create even better business goals, so you can accelerate your results.   As a business owner, your goals represent more than numbers on a scale. They serve as important milestones that motivate you and immortalize your contributions to your business, and to those you se...

Today we are talking about tip #6 of the 6 tips to keep you moving toward your goals, which is Navigate with Helpful Self-Talk.   Nobody likes a back-seat driver. A nagging voice criticizing your every move is enough to deplete anyone of their motivation (and cause some road rage, too). So, do yourself a favor, and don’t allow this back-seat driver in your self-talk!   Though it’s subtle, our moti...

Today we are talking about tip #5 to keep you moving toward your goals, which is to Plan for Detours.   It’s great to be ambitious in your goals. How else can you grow and exceed expectations? It’s also worth managing ambition when working toward your goals. Acknowledging that mistakes or obstacles are possible isn’t pessimistic. It’s realistic. It allows room for you to have a back-up plan if thi...