Category Archives: Business Leaders

6 Ways to Overcome Immobilization

Immobilization is a common problem that many face from time to time. In both our “personal” and “professional” lives, we can simply get stuck and feel like there is no way to get started. It can be caused by a variety of factors, including unexpected setbacks, uncertainty about the future, and fear of failure. When

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5 Reasons Why AI Won’t Eliminate Gut Decisions

I have been using Artificial Intelligence (AI) for a couple of years now.  Lately.ai is AI that breaks down a blog or video into little chunks (my word, not theirs) and provides social media posts.  I won’t go into all the details here, but you should check them out.  Decision making for socials posts is

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5 Reasons to Embrace Uncertainty

In the world of business (and life for that matter), uncertainty is often viewed through a negative lens. It causes stress, anxiety, and can ultimately lead to failure. Even so, uncertainty is a natural part of any business cycle.  It is unavoidable, but that is okay! Here are five reasons you should EMBRACE uncertainty. Opportunities

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Four Tips To Help Prevent Overthinking Strategic Decisions

It doesn’t matter which side of the fence you get off on sometimes. What matters most is getting off. You cannot make progress without making decisions. Jim Rohn We all make several decisions every day.  What to eat?  What to wear?  What to feed our children?  Which route to take to work?  How much time

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The Importance of Long-Term Vision in Business: How to Avoid Business Myopia

For businesses of all sizes, it’s all too easy to get caught up in the day-to-day hustle and grind, focusing solely on short-term gains and immediate results.  We do it every day.   This narrow-minded approach, known as myopia, can lead to missed opportunities and negative consequences in the long run. (I’ll publish a post soon

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Is Networking Still Important in the Post-Pandemic Era?

The COVID-19 pandemic brought about many changes and challenges in the world. The “business world” was not exempt from these challenges and changes.  As we recover from the Pandemic and return to “normal” operations, it is important to remember that the importance of networking is as important as ever! Click Here to Read About Building

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5 Ways to Build Esteem for your Business

Building esteem for your business is crucial for long-term success and growth. I’m a firm believer in mindset as the top driver for individuals and businesses establishing themselves in the marketplace.  Second to mindset, reputation is a large driver of how services and products can be delivered and received.  This article will focus on reputation and “esteem”.  In 2023, there are several ways to achieve this goal and improve your business’s reputation in the market. Here are five strategies you can implement this year.

Strategy Talks Podcast Recap: How to Create a Sustainable Business Strategy

The following is a summary of a Harbourtime Strategy Talks Podcast session. A summary of the topics discussed is below. The recording date was January 12, 2021. Podcast *Please note, this is not an exact transcription, as I took some liberties in transcribing from the Podcast discussion.* Trent Simmons is the CEO of Hardeman Company

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11 Quotes on Making Strategic Moves

We all make strategic moves every day. I recently read a great quote from a Nineteenth Century American Humorist, Josh Billings. (Below, Quote #1). No doubt, knowing how to play your cards, no matter how many you are holding, is important. But other reading over these quotes from Coaches, Business Leaders, and Political Leaders can

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