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Prioritizing People Over Results: What Coaching Taught Me About Leadership

6/26/2019

Anybody who tells you they know everything they need to know about leadership is mistaken. Leader learning never stops. Even as I am called upon by our clients to coach and advise leaders as the managing principal of ChangeSmith, I too continue to learn, and that might be my favorite part of my work.

I have been a management consultant in the professional services industry for over 22 years. I have supported leaders in the Federal, commercial, and trade association spaces, and represented some of the best firms in the Washington, DC metro area. While my work has always been an effective way to support my family, I haven’t always loved it. In fact, about five years ago, I was ready to quit and walk away when my wife encouraged me to pursue a dream of running my own firm.

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Why Business Owners Should Take a Break this Summer & How to Do It

6/19/2019

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By Tara Palacios, Arlington Economic Development's BizLaunch

Summer is nearly here! You’ve spent the last several months growing your business, managing your business, attending industry events, networking, and so much more. With the remainder of your time, you’ve been having “fun,” attending birthday parties, graduations, weddings, and catching up with the family. Now what?

Take a break.

Yes, take a break. I give you permission. As an entrepreneur, you deserve it. Give yourself time this summer to smell the roses, take care of yourself and recharge the batteries. The following is my list of must-do’s, so you are ready for the fall to further grow and manage your business, and attend more industry events!

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Gaining Real-World Experience at the Chamber

6/12/2019

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By Miki Gilmore, Communications Associate, Arlington Chamber of Commerce

I’ve been at the Chamber for eight months now working in the communications role in a variety of capacities. The opportunity to grow within the role during my time at the Chamber has given me many learning moments that I will take with me for the rest of my career as a graphic designer.

I was born in Yokohama, Japan then moved to Rockville, Maryland in 2006 where I have lived for the past 13 years. In 2017, I graduated Bryn Mawr College with a bachelor’s degree in linguistics. Once I finished school, I found that I wanted to embark on a more creative career path, so I enrolled at Montgomery College to explore a new passion for graphic and web design.

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3 Key Questions to Ask When Choosing a Bookkeeper

6/5/2019

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By Indre Bauza, Supporting Strategies

Sometimes small-business owners have trouble delegating responsibilities. Once you've invested so much time and money (in many cases) in launching a business, it's difficult to relinquish control over aspects of that business - especially the finances.

As your business grows, you eventually realize there aren't enough hours in the day to do everything yourself. Unless your goal in launching the business was to become a full-time bookkeeper, that's one of the first areas you should consider outsourcing. Have questions regarding how to outsource the financial aspect of your small-business and choose a fitting bookkeeper? Here are some answers.

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Prioritizing People Over Results: What Coaching Taught Me About Leadership

Why Business Owners Should Take a Break this Summer & How to Do It

Gaining Real-World Experience at the Chamber

3 Key Questions to Ask When Choosing a Bookkeeper

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