Trail Talk
A Blog About Business, Leaders and Leadership
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Efficiency vs. Effectiveness: Why You Need Both for Business Success
Have you ever wondered whether you should focus on efficiency or effectiveness in your business processes? It's a question I hear often, and the answer might surprise you. The False Dichotomy Many...
Monday Myth Check: Leaders Are Made, Not Born
Ever caught yourself thinking some people are just "natural born leaders"? Let's challenge that assumption today and explore why leadership is actually a skill anyone can develop with the right...
Quarterly Execution Planning: Your Blueprint for Success
Ever feel like your annual goals are mountains too steep to climb? The solution lies in breaking them down into manageable quarterly milestones. Here's how quarterly execution planning can...
Debunking the Myth of “They Just Got Lucky”
Ever heard someone dismiss a successful entrepreneur with "they just got lucky"? I hear it all the time, and I can't help but wonder if we're missing something important when we chalk up achievement...
The Business Challenge Assessment: Your First Step to Growth
Are you struggling to pinpoint what's holding your business back? Every leader faces moments when they need clarity on their challenges before they can move forward. Identifying Your Core Obstacles...
Why Believing “The Customer Is Always Right” Is Dangerous – Monday Myth Check
In business, we often hear the phrase "the customer is always right." While customers are indeed the lifeblood of our businesses, accepting this statement as "gospel truth" can be detrimental to...
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