Learn from YEC members some best practices and insider tips on growing into leadership. YEC members are experts in many fields. From technology to food innovation, they’ve started successful and forward-thinking companies.
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Start small with goals that aren’t necessarily position-specific, but help improve company morale. Happy employees tend to be more receptive to collective goals that they don’t “own.
How do you include all employees in setting companywide goals and what is your advice for including all employees in the process of setting companywide goals?
When my employees are either taking too long on a task that they have completed rapidly before or seem irritated by a certain one, I redo their priorities or assign a few to another employee so they don’t feel overwhelmed.
When my employees are either taking too long on a task that they have completed rapidly before or seem irritated by a certain one, I redo their priorities or assign a few to another employee so they don’t feel overwhelmed.
Prepare a statement concerning future growth and why there is significant demand for the services or products. This is your initial board meeting; your members at this stage still aren’t fully convinced.
What is one strategy you use to keep your employees motivated? I outline clear incentives so that each of my employees knows exactly what is required to receive an uplift in their salary.
Twelve entrepreneurs from Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) share their top tips on how a founder can prepare for his or her first board meeting. They put you in the best position possible to gain confidence from your board.
For a new founder, the initial board meeting can be daunting – so much is at stake and the first impressions are lasting ones. Make sure to prepare properly, by holding a mock board meeting before.
They’ll appreciate hearing you outline your vision. Reference specific research, reports and applicable media articles–this will enable the board to gain a greater understanding of your mission.
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What one thing did you find most difficult when transitioning from employee to employer? There are times when I have to let someone go, and it is often exceptionally difficult because my employees feel like family to me …
Ensure that your staff in remote offices can communicate well in several world languages. Don’t assume that all of your international clients can speak or write in English.
I asked members of the YEC, an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs: When you have to do something at work you don’t love, what’s the secret to getting it done?
In the world of finance, smaller is becoming better. As the number of high-net-worth individuals ever increases, so does their need for customised financial solutions.
When you’re always in “go mode,” it can be easy to slip into old habits that may not be conducive to growing yourself or your business. But the easiest way to reinforce better behaviour is to adopt new habits.
With the stress of running a business while simultaneously keeping up with your clients and team, you may fall victim to some less-than-professional behaviours in response to the constant demands on your time.
With the stress of running a business while simultaneously keeping up with your clients and team, you may fall victim to some less-than-professional behaviors in response to the constant demands on your time.