It is important to remember that rejection is a normal part of doing business, and there are strategies you can use to handle it with grace and resilience. At the end of this post, I have provided several quotes from names you’ve most likely heard of and their ideas about rejection.
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
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
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
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
(Originally published on LinkedIn on February 20, 2020.) At a recent lunch meeting with Justin Rand of Rand Consulting, we discussed the need to have a hobby on the side, allowing a little relief to the normal grind of work, family, and life in general. He had taken his love of Jeeps and elevated the hobby
We are fortunate to live in 2022. We are not perfect. Society still has many, many serious issues to solve. We are working on it. As they say, “we are only human”. One of the most exciting things about living in 2022 is the availability of media, including Podcasts. Reading is important, but as technology