The Barzel Group Blog
Urgency vs. Importance: The Eisenhower Matrix
Did you know that 40% of business owners feels that their own, personal time management gets in the way of productivity ? When there are too many things to do and not enough time to do them, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Too often, business leaders feel paralyzed by the busyness of their business, always…
What Are the Five Capitals? An Interview with Josh Leatherman
What would you say if I told you that we all have significant valuable assets? What if I told you that you possessed abundant capital that you could invest wherever you chose? Some of you would probably laugh in my face. Terms like “investment,” “capital,” and “assets” can often seem reserved for only the wealthiest…
Effectively Implementing a Strategic Plan: 5 Necessary Structural Elements
For many teams, developing a strategic plan can be a massive achievement. However, the creation of the plan is simply the first step of the process. After you plan the work, you actually have to work the plan—and this is where many plans simply fall apart. Perhaps that’s why Thomas Edison said, “Vision without execution…
Access vs. Excellence: Which Is More Important for Leaders?
You’re the leader. You want your team to succeed, but you’re unsure which leadership style will serve you best for developing people in the workplace. Does your team need to be challenged toward excellence in order to grow and succeed? Or do they need a leader they can access, one they can trust who will…
Gaining Perspective: The First Step in Strategic Planning
The first step in strategic planning involves gaining perspective. Perspective before planning helps you get where you want to go.
It’s Not Too Late to Plan 2021
As January comes to a close, many business owners may shrug and assume they’ve missed their opportunity to plan for the coming year. 2020 derailed many of our goals and expectations, so it’s not a surprise if you kept putting off your strategic planning through the end of the year. Now, one month into 2021,…