Fri, March 29, 2024

Darin Myers

Darin Myers

Coach Darin: How to cultivate a “goal-focused” CEO mindset

The coming of a new year is the best time to re-think the past year’s professional and personal goals and start cultivating new goals for the weeks and months ahead. Of necessity, this means tearing yourself away from day-to-day operations and thinking more in terms of long-range strategy. Why is this important? Aligning your personal goals with those of your organization “bolsters employee morale, demonstrating that their leader shares the company’s aspirations,” notes Success Consciousness. This can build trust and bolster employee engagement. At the same time, it’s vital that business

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3 surprising trends that will change the way you run your business

There has been a lot of talk lately about Artificial Intelligence and how it is poised to change how nearly every business owner runs and grows their company. And it’s happening. The introduction of ChatGPT has expanded curiosity into artificial intelligence and ignited interest in how to best leverage the tool in everyday business operations. It is by all accounts pretty impressive stuff. Even the big dogs like Google and Microsoft are adding the technology to their platforms and browsers. While AI is expected to quickly impact nearly everything we

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Coach Darin: 5 “must have” elements of a strategic plan

Deciding to “stay in place” is not a viable option for most businesses. Marketplace conditions are always in flux, and customer needs and preferences frequently change over time, so business leaders need to engage in effective and realistic strategic planning. While a full-fledged strategic plan can take many shapes, certain key elements should always be included. This helps ensure the plan occupies a meaningful place within the organization, rather than ending up as yet another document left forgotten on a shelf. As you put together your strategic plan, don’t try

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Coach Darin: 5 tips for building a long-term sales strategy

Any hard-working salesperson can tell you closing a sale is their ultimate goal. Short-term sale strategies emphasize the value of a clean, efficient transaction with a customer, particularly those that come to a successful (and profitable) conclusion. But since virtually all organizations depend upon sales for their livelihood, it’s crucial to come up with a sales strategy that takes the “long view”—not just what happens in sales today and tomorrow, but one year, two years, even five years from now. Does your company have a viable long-term sales strategy? If

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Coach Darin: The future of remote work

In case there’s any doubt, some statistics on the state of remote work in the U.S. should clear things up. According to the Upwork Future Workforce Pulse Report, “The number of remote workers in the next five years is expected to be double what it was before COVID-19.” What’s more, the report states, more than 36 million Americans will work remotely by the year 2025. Clearly, remote work is here to stay. But what does the future of remote work look like? A different approach to recruitment While hiring remote workers is

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Coach Darin: Strategies for success in the emerging global economy

The business sector continues to evolve into one of increased worldwide interconnectedness. Though there are arguably both positive and negative impacts of this dynamic, globalization provides many opportunities for SMBs, including increased market access and cost-savings from an expansive range of supply chain options. Perhaps on a more humanitarian note, globalization has also improved the standard of living in many countries and communities throughout the world. The overall impact of globalization really depends on the nature of a business and its industry; but suffice to say that every organization is

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Coach Darin: Tips on future-proofing your business

No one can say with certainty what the future of business holds—except that change remains a constant. And because marketplace conditions are always in flux, it’s vital that business leaders keep a close eye on future trends and predictions. Being prepared for different eventualities is a lot better than merely hoping to keep up with change. Here are tips on action steps to help future-proof your business: Search for and pinpoint risk. No matter how financially secure a business may be, risks and threats loom around the corner. One example of business

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Coach Darin: Unlocking Success: The power of a clear vision in business

During our working session with a TAB member, we had an interesting conversation about the importance of having a clear vision for the company. I would like to share some of our findings and explain why having a clear vision should be the starting point for any successful team or organization. Vision sets the course: A company’s vision outlines the course that should be taken and what it aims to achieve on its journey. The destination doesn’t have to be solely related to economic success; it can also be about

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Coach Darin: 3 easy ways to build a more sustainable supply chain

Green is in. Intentional business owners are continuing to implement innovative ways for their companies to leave less of a negative impact on the environment. While green trends have been building for decades, only now are we seeing an almost ubiquitous commitment to eco-friendly solutions and sustainable business practices. So, while many organizations are lessening their own output of waste, emissions, and carbon footprint, they are now also expecting the same approach to sustainability throughout their supply chains. Supply chain sustainability requires a comprehensive evaluation of suppliers’ sourcing, production, and

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Coach Darin: Happy employees, happy business: Boosting morale

Employee morale has a massive impact on the overall success of your business. When employees are happy, engaged, and thriving they are more productive, less likely to call in sick, and much less apt to quit their jobs. According to a recent Gallup poll, “highly engaged business units realize an 81% difference in absenteeism and a 14% difference in productivity.” Quantitative data is important in understanding employee morale and workplace wellness dynamics. Many business owners mistakenly assess their employee morale on a feeling or general sense of their team’s perceived well-being

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