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Instagram can be a great social media platform for many organizations. It can help you build an engaged audience online, but it’s not an excellent fit for everyone. If you’ve ever considered investing time, money, or other resources in Instagram but weren’t sure if it was a good idea, you’re not alone! Over the years,…
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There is a fundamental truth in the business world that spills into our personal lives as well. This concept is something I have used with people I have coached for over twenty years. That concept is that we are all “one good idea” away from a dramatic change. This is true in all aspects of our lives – both professional and personal.
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I forgot how much I like this book. Published in 2017, Radical Candor was recommended to me by a colleague two years ago. I read it then and started applying some of the mindsets and tactics. When I picked up the book to begin reviewing my notes and start reading it again, I was reminded of the wisdom included and found more nuggets that I missed the first time.
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One of our customers has aggressive growth goals. However, they have been struggling to overcome two limiting factors. First, how can they expand geographically without investing in “brick and mortar”? Second, servicing more clients requires additional legal and accounting experts; these folks are in limited supply these days. The solution? Virtual offices. As a result…
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He was dealt four great cards. The jackpot depended on the next card. But before it was dealt, a shot was fired out in Nuttal & Mann’s Saloon in 1876, and Wild Bill Hickok hit the floor, dead from a gunshot to the back of the head. His four cards – aces and eights –…
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Last month, in the September issue, we explored the STRATEGY Decision. This month, let’s explore how a Scaling Up Coach would help a local Edmond management team work on EXECUTION within the 4 Decisions to Scaling Up their company. Thousands of corporations utilize the 4 Decisions every company has to get right: 1- People, 2-…
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As we all know, COVID has turned the world upside-down. Many small businesses and nonprofits have been greatly affected, some event being forced to close down. The mission of our team here at Edmond Business to uplift Edmond area businesses and business people living in the Edmond area drives us to find the positive in…
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Let me ask you what may seem like a dumb question. Do you think your digital presence is more important now than it was before COVID? Or less important? The answer seems obvious! It’s much more important now than it ever was before. And yet if you’re like many others, you’re still trying to market…
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The title is not a misprint – “The Golden Rule” you were taught growing up is killing you, especially now as an adult. Each of you will now fall into one of four groups – Those who are offended and quit reading Those who are offended and continue reading out of curiosity Those who are…
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Work The System By Sam Carpenter, published in 2008 There are a few books that come across your desk that change your perspective and impact you more than others. Work The System, by Sam Carpenter, is one of those books for me. It was recommended to me four years ago from a business coach at…
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