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6 Steps for Increasing Productivity with Effective Feedback

by FocalPoint Business Coaching of Canada on February 5, 2019 with No Comments

What’s your process for providing effective feedback to your employees? As a business owner, executive and/or manager, your leadership sets the tone and the standards within your organization. The way in which you manage and communicate with your employees could stifle creativity and motivation or it could unlock each team members’ greatest potential. That’s why it’s so important to prioritize leadership development training. In this post, we’ll explore six practical steps for improving one of the most integral elements of … Read More

Be A More Successful Entrepreneur This Year | Business Leadership Tips

by FocalPoint Business Coaching of Canada on January 1, 2019 with No Comments

The new year is here – bringing with it a renewed sense of excitement and opportunity. Across the globe, owners and entrepreneurs are looking for business leadership tips that will help to drive more success, including more profits, more work/life balance and a more engaged team. At FocalPoint Canada, we like to maximize this period of universal motivation by sitting with our clients to map out individualized plans for the year ahead. However, for entrepreneurs who have yet to start … Read More

The ABCDE Method – Time Management Strategies for Success

by FocalPoint Business Coaching of Canada on December 18, 2018 with No Comments

Do you often find yourself completing every task on your To-Do list and aimlessly wandering around the office? Of course not. Whether you’re a business owner, executive or junior-level manager, it’s more common for today’s professionals to feel as though there simply aren’t enough hours in the day. By learning effective time management strategies, you can optimize your productivity – driving greater business success and increasing your overall happiness. The ABCDE Method refers to the five ways of allocating your … Read More

Essential Employee Engagement Techniques for New Hires

by FocalPoint Business Coaching of Canada on November 13, 2018 with No Comments

Employee engagement is a topic that has taken center stage for today’s business leaders – partially because of its link with productivity optimization but also because low engagement levels have become an epidemic in the workplace. According to Gallup’s 2017 State of the American Workplace report, only one-third of the American workforce is engaged – meaning only 33% of workers are involved in, enthusiastic about and committed to their work and their employer. This leaves 51% who are not engaged and 16% who are actively disengaged – meaning … Read More

5 Steps to Improve Your Listening Skills & Leadership Effectiveness

by FocalPoint Business Coaching of Canada on November 5, 2018 with No Comments

It’s not an accident that the most successful leaders are also very skilled listeners. That’s because communication – both how you deliver information and how you receive it – is the key to leadership effectiveness. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, executive or management hopeful, your listening skills play a critical role in your ability to become an influential leader, persuasive closer and impactful visionary. Here are 5 simple steps for improving your listening skills and, in turn, your leadership effectiveness. 1. … Read More

Your Most Valuable Financial Asset for Entrepreneurial Success

by FocalPoint Business Coaching of Canada on October 30, 2018 with No Comments

When asked about your most valuable financial assets, it’s common to consider the worth of your business, real estate properties and investment portfolio. However, you would be overlooking the most crucial asset for entrepreneurial success: your earning ability. As Brian Tracy says, “your ability to earn money is the most precious and perishable asset you have.” That’s because if you were to lose all the financial assets you originally considered (property, cars, bank accounts, etc.), your earning ability would allow … Read More

Managing VS Coaching: The Key to Engagement is Superior Coaching Skills

by FocalPoint Business Coaching of Canada on October 9, 2018 with No Comments

When asked what’s more powerful – managing employees or coaching them – most business leaders are correct in responding with “coaching.” Many will add that they have adopted a coaching leadership style, but when asked to elaborate, it’s more common to discover that their coaching skills offer significant room for growth (to put it nicely). The truth is that most managers don’t know how to coach their employees, despite their desire to do so. However, the good news is that … Read More

The 7 Key Sales Skills Your Sales Team Needs to Master

by FocalPoint Business Coaching of Canada on October 2, 2018 with No Comments

Businesses are operating in the most competitive market we’ve ever known. Consumers are inundated with sales messages at home, online, and at the office. So, it’s more important than ever to hone your team’s sales skills. However, as many as 70% of companies don’t conduct any sales trainings – leaving the remaining 30% to dominate the market. Where does your company fall in that equation? When developing a highly skilled sales team, it’s important to start with a full understanding … Read More

6 Steps for Doubling Your Income & Time Off | Time Management

by FocalPoint Business Coaching of Canada on September 25, 2018 with No Comments

The key for making more money while claiming more time off is learning essential time management skills. Think about how you spend your day. Studies have shown that as much as 80% of an average workday is spent with activities that contribute very little to the employee’s greater performance goals. Even more shocking, as much as 50% of an average day is being wasted with socializing, personal calls or text messages, social media, and other personal business. Time management centers … Read More

The Grand Slam Formula: How to Increase Productivity & Maximize Your Time

by FocalPoint Business Coaching of Canada on September 18, 2018 with No Comments

Every business owner or executive is faced with the challenge of succeeding professionally while thriving personally. For many, there simply aren’t enough hours in the day to get it all done. The FocalPoint Process helps business leaders increase productivity through a wide range of tools and techniques. One of these is our Grand “SLAM” Formula. The goals of the Grand SLAM Formula are to provide insight into how you use your time and to implement strategies for maximizing that time. … Read More

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