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In my experience of many years as a business founder, consultant, and executive, I offer the following list of situations that always imply a real need for people and business leadership, and have the potential for long-term positive impact to your bottom line and business success: Your business image is slipping in the eyes of customers.
You may feel good when that first burst of customers arrives, but don’t assume that “ word of mouth ” and those early adopters will grow your business to match your dreams of success. In these days of global competition via multiple channels, you need continuous marketing to find more customers. They won’t find you.
Trying to do everything is a sure way to maximize stress, lower job satisfaction, and minimize productivity. It’s important to remember that your passion for a new idea needs to be supported by market research and customer feedback , before you will get the credibility and support you expect to work at this stage.
by Donna Cutting, who is a globally-recognized guru on employee culture and optimizing customer service. In my experience, a healthy team is a prerequisite for a thriving business, innovation to meet market needs, and high customer loyalty. Occupational satisfaction. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 4/1/2022.
Passion is great, but it must be backed by data, confirming a real problem and customers willing and able to pay for your solution. Able to maintain customer trust and team confidence. I look for an intent and an ability to generate trust by delighting customers, as well as your team.
The challenge for each of you is to get it handled quickly and effectively, without losing the trust of constituents , as well as customers. It doesn’t matter if the impending crisis was caused by your mistake, or your team, or was a fluke accident, you win trust by accepting responsibility for how it has affected customers and apologize.
You may focus only on Facebook, and missing customers who expect to see you on Instagram and YouTube. Get interactive with online users and customer feedback. Publishing your content is positive, but responding to customers online multiplies your impact. Sponsor customer events for visibility and giveaways.
In every case, a partner can be an asset, bringing new skills and perspectives to the business; or a burden, making every decision more difficult, and taxing your lifestyle satisfaction. Beware of signs of a negative attitude or depression, as these can affect your business results, as well as your personal satisfaction.
They are more sensitive to customer needs and see peer collaboration as the most effective decision process. Most experts agree that the key to worker productivity, decision making, and satisfaction, is raising their level of engagement from the currently low thirty percent range. Office jobs and communication technology have evolved.
The result is fewer and fewer new ideas are volunteered by prospective leaders and key team members, and the business suffers from poor customersatisfaction or loss of market share. Input from outside experts and real customers is always a credibility booster. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 11/7/2022.
They know how to communicate what they have to the best advantage, and generate more results and satisfaction for all parties. The end-result will be more business success and personal satisfaction from your lifestyle choice. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 5/6/2022. In business, your personal brand is key.
Yet the value of real relationships, as with consumer customers, has become critical to your business services growth and success. Here is my list of some key recommendations to help you get your fair share of business: Customize and personalize every communication you can. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 3/4/2022.
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They are not having the impact they expected, and they are not feeling the personal satisfaction they need for next level motivation. Your team will quickly sense your insights and sincerity , leading to greater impact and satisfaction by everyone. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 4/18/2022.
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Be able to provide a current understanding of these objectives by regularly asking for feedback from stakeholders, including vendors, customers, and peers, and really listening to what they need. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 1/05/2022. Prioritize stakeholders essential objectives first.
Give your team or your customer a chance to offer a solution that you can openly agree with and support. The result is more success and satisfaction for you, as well as your customers and your constituents. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 2/24/2022. Practice humility, and resist being a showoff.
I too often see people who are quick to make excuses, blame failures on peers or customers, or see management as the reason for their lack of productivity. In all cases, these strategies to improve your ability to be accountable will also improve your personal ability to be productive and feel real satisfaction from your work.
In this age of world-wide markets, you need all the help you can get to attract loyal customers. You will find improved morale and satisfaction all around as well. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 8/17/2022. Simplify the feedback sharing process for you and them. Show respect in dealing with team member changes.
You will learn to recognize that some friends and colleagues are always downers, and get their satisfaction from snuffing out your aspirations through negative thinking. A first step is empowering yourself to achieve success and feel satisfaction from doing your job. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 11/10/2022.
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