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Solo Professional Business Tips - Lessons From An NBA Team
As a native Clevelander, I was thrilled to see the NBA Cavaliers make it to the conference finals, even if they didn't move on to the Finals. They had a record-breaking season with many successes.
By: Amy Franko
As a native Clevelander, I was thrilled to see the NBA Cavaliers make it to the conference finals, even if they didn't move on to the Finals. They had a record-breaking season with many successes.
By: Amy Franko
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Even if you don't follow much basketball, there are a few things that their season can teach us about business success.
The secret to their success? A few things:
·They really like each other! They hang out together on and off the court.
·Egos remain in check, especially on the part of team stars. Everyone's important and no one is left out.
·They celebrate one another's successes. When a team member makes a great play, the entire bench cheers.
So how does that apply to my business, and hopefully yours?
·Your business doesn't exist on an island. Surround yourself with teammates you like, and better yet, get to know them outside of work! These teammates can be joint venture partners, members from a mastermind group or course, and people from your industry association or community. Collaborating with teammates you like will naturally lend itself to success.
·Keep it in check. Look to those who are further along the path in their business and learn from them. Also, be willing to teach those who may be a few steps behind. Thank the family and friends that support you along the way, and try to keep your reactions to praise and criticism in balance.
·Celebrate your success and the success of others. I'm a fan of celebrating success - not only mine, but yours too. Did someone you know earn a new client, launch a new venture, or take a leadership role somewhere? Let your network know about it! You'll make that other person feel great, and the rewards will come back to you in spades.
Amy Franko is the owner and principal learning designer of Amy Franko Consulting. Amy is a certified Book Yourself Solid ™ business coach. The group she's most passionate about serving is women who are solo service professionals. She uses a simple system of protocols specifically designed to bring more ideal clients into their business, even if marketing and selling isn't something they like to do. You can learn more about her by visiting her website www.amyfranko.com or following her on Twitter www.twitter.com/amyfranko.
The secret to their success? A few things:
·They really like each other! They hang out together on and off the court.
·Egos remain in check, especially on the part of team stars. Everyone's important and no one is left out.
·They celebrate one another's successes. When a team member makes a great play, the entire bench cheers.
So how does that apply to my business, and hopefully yours?
·Your business doesn't exist on an island. Surround yourself with teammates you like, and better yet, get to know them outside of work! These teammates can be joint venture partners, members from a mastermind group or course, and people from your industry association or community. Collaborating with teammates you like will naturally lend itself to success.
·Keep it in check. Look to those who are further along the path in their business and learn from them. Also, be willing to teach those who may be a few steps behind. Thank the family and friends that support you along the way, and try to keep your reactions to praise and criticism in balance.
·Celebrate your success and the success of others. I'm a fan of celebrating success - not only mine, but yours too. Did someone you know earn a new client, launch a new venture, or take a leadership role somewhere? Let your network know about it! You'll make that other person feel great, and the rewards will come back to you in spades.
Amy Franko is the owner and principal learning designer of Amy Franko Consulting. Amy is a certified Book Yourself Solid ™ business coach. The group she's most passionate about serving is women who are solo service professionals. She uses a simple system of protocols specifically designed to bring more ideal clients into their business, even if marketing and selling isn't something they like to do. You can learn more about her by visiting her website www.amyfranko.com or following her on Twitter www.twitter.com/amyfranko.
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