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Climbing to New Heights - Parallels between Running a Successful Business & Mountaineering

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Michael MacNair |
Self Governance |
Tue, 05/27/2014 - 00:09

I can't say that I have learned and applied the following tips throughout the 25 years I have been in business as the founder of MacNair Travel Management, but like my other hobbies such as mountaineering, skills are built with experience. I recently trekked to Everest Base Camp in the Himalayas – a mere 18,500 feet – and in doing so I reflected on the parallels between running a successful business and mountaineering. Three key areas that translate are: Aim High, Climb High, and Be High. The club of those brave souls that have summited Everest is smaller than the club of business owners who have been successful for 25 years or more, but they are both quite a challenge involving a great deal of dedication, skill, and endurance. Some of the key parallels skills include:

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Want to Climb the Corporate Ladder?

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Self Governance |
Mon, 05/26/2014 - 21:51

Lawrence Polsky and Antoine Gerschel

Want to get on "the list" to move up the executive team ladder? Our advice from coaching executive teams and leaders around the world is to act like you know you can be fired tomorrow.

That’s right, approach your job like you have a target on your back. Keeping that mindset will motivate you with kind of zeal and drive that’s critical for those who want to attain top leadership positions.

Here are four more tips for getting on the executive team and/or moving up the ranks in any organization:

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Creating Success

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Self Governance |
Thu, 05/22/2014 - 20:05

John S. Medley, PhD

As an entrepreneur or chief executive officer, you may find yourself to be successful because you believe in yourself, a higher being, or you practice a daily routine of a healthful diet, exercise, and rest. Thus, you may feel that you are a master of your domain and in possession of an inner mental strength that is self-proven. Others may base the strength of their success solely on their religion.

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5 Ways to Brand Yourself to Your Employees

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Self Governance - Leadership |
Thu, 05/22/2014 - 19:07

Jason Hogg, Senior Lecturer at Cornell University

The relationship between a boss and an employee can make a huge impact on performance, work culture, productivity and communication in any job. Naturally, expectations and social norms are different between colleagues and supervisors -- but how can you maintain that balance?

Here are some tips on how bosses from any kind of field can properly brand themselves to their employees:

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Building a High Impact Personal Brand

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Self Governance - Marketing |
Tue, 05/20/2014 - 02:11

Dr. Michael R. Burcham, CEO, Nashville Entrepreneur Center.

One of the most important things you can work on today is figuring out who you (really) are, what you are passionate about, and how this should influence (and build) your personal brand and reputation. You should constantly build and nurture your personal brand – it is the one thing that will allow you to make the jump from one pursuit to the next.