GETTING OVER THE HURDLES

Just as we all have in life many businesses go through their share of hurdles as well. As in our personal lives how you deal with those hurdles has a lot to do with attitude and mental strength, but that’s not all it really involves is it? We typically hit those obstacles because of events outside of our control, but what if getting over the hurdles didn’t have to be so difficult? What if we could be prepared for the struggles? Let’s discuss a few of the common hurdles and how you can alleviate the pain or stress….

The Leader in Time of Crisis

“Leaders become great not because of their power but, because of their ability to empower others.” – John Maxwell When you’re business is at risk, it’s easy to go into survival mode. The panic sets in and you’re thinking about all the responsibilities lying on your shoulders, including all of the people you feel depend on you. Quite often in these times the feelings you’re struggling with don’t match your actions. To others, you might come across as only caring about yourself or the bottom line.

With the Biggest Challenge Can Come the Biggest Leap

It goes without saying that this time in our country is probably the biggest challenge most business owners have ever faced; in fact, we’re so entrenched in this moment that it may be difficult to remember any challenges we previously faced. If you can’t recall your biggest challenge before now think about when you originally started or bought your business. You spent a lot of time figuring things out, determining what worked and what didn’t, worried about cash flow, felt the fear of potential failure. And yet, somehow you made it through or at least made it to a point of survival.