by Dr. Bradley Nelson, author of “The Emotion Code: How to Release Your Trapped Emotions for Abundant Health, Love, and Happiness“

People who are emotionally intelligent have the ability to identify and manage their own feelings. But just as importantly, they are also good at recognizing when someone else is feeling a certain way, and empathize with them. This makes them good friends, good partners, and good leaders.

Emotionally intelligent people:

1. Think about feelings.

Emotional intelligence is largely about awareness, both of self and others. Self-reflection is key, as is empathy. You may not agree with someone, but you can see where they’re coming from.

2. Try to control their thoughts.

You may not be able to control how you feel all the time, but you can control how you react by monitoring your thoughts. If you can rein in your thoughts, you can avoid becoming a … Read the rest

by Michelle Seiler Tucker, author of “EXIT RICH: The 6 P Method to Sell Your Business for Huge Profit“

Successfully starting and growing a business can be a tough challenge for even the most adept entrepreneurs. Exiting a business for maximum profit, however, can prove even more difficult. Approximately 46% to 80% of middle-market sell-side transactions fail to close and, according to Forbes, 8 out of 10 businesses do not sell at all. While Seiler Tucker has one of the best closing rates in the M&A industry, our years of experience have given us insight into why this failure rate is so high. The first culprit can be attributed to the fact that business owners don’t plan their exit strategy from day one. Second, sellers are not aware of what buyers are looking for in a business or the characteristics that enhance a business’s value. Third, sellers … Read the rest

While the world changed almost overnight due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the more frightening aspect is the uncertainty that accompanied it. Nobody knows how much longer we’re going to have to endure our current situation and even when there are reports of a vaccine being developed, there is no way to determine yet when the pandemic will end.

One of the smartest things to do during the pandemic is to secure a reliable means of income, and one of the best businesses you can start is a freighting business.

A Recovering Economy Needs a Stable Supply Chain.

As businesses recover from the effects of the pandemic, the demand for supplies is only going to increase. A functional supply chain is not something that can be established immediately. It takes time for supplies to reach their destination and the sudden stoppage of operations will cause a shortage of supplies in … Read the rest

by Deb Boelkes, author of “Heartfelt Leadership: How to Capture the Top Spot and Keep on Soaring“

Thanksgiving might look a little different for your employees this year. They may not be doing much traveling due to COVID-19, and their family gatherings are likely to be small, quiet affairs. But leaders can make Turkey Day special by giving workers the heartfelt “thank-you” they deserve and need right now.

For the better part of 2020, employees have kept businesses going strong. They’ve worked long hours, coped with the stressors of the pandemic, and done what’s necessary to function in unprecedented chaos. Not only is the Thanksgiving holiday a much-deserved break, it’s also the perfect time to honor their hard work with messages and gestures of thanks and appreciation.

Saying thank you isn’t just a nice thing to do during the holidays. It’s smart business year-round. It positively impacts everything … Read the rest