The Business Bulletin
Five bad habits you must avoid if you want a thriving business
If you feel your business is more
as right or wrong is narrow-minded.
masses and not taking the time to
stagnant than progressive, you could
It highlights a fixed mindset, which
fully understand the context, niche or
have fallen victim to these bad habits:
is one that prevents you from
minority.
■ Having a fixed mindset ■ Making assumptions
exploring alternative ways to achieve an outcome. It lacks creativity and uses past experiences or future
■ Never finishing what you start
uncertainties as an excuse not to do
■ Failing to communicate
didn’t work out.
effectively ■ Not taking responsibility The above habits regularly crop up during my client sessions. It’s easy to spot these traits simply by listening to the language spoken, watching body language and being aware of the actions being taken. Being late for appointments and running over on deadlines is a clear sign of someone not taking responsibility and letting life happen to them. Even though these habits are negative, restrict business progress and are unhelpful to you, they are easy to turn around if you’re willing to acknowledge them.
Turn a fixed mindset into one of growth Having a fixed mindset is limiting. Seeing things in black and white, or
something or explain why things A fixed mindset gets you into
Try this exercise: take your right hand and make a fist shape. Loosen your grip slightly, allowing a very small hole to be visible where your fingers are curled over. Next, cover your left eye with your left hand and lift your right fist up to meet your right eye,
problematic situations whereas a growth mindset gets you out of them. A growth mindset is open, curious, relentless and resilient. Obstacles are never debilitating, and mistakes are accepted as part of a learning experience. Everything is achievable with a growth mindset because it focuses on creativity and adaptability, solutions and not problems.
Making assumptions When assumptions are made you are only seeing what you want to see. As the saying goes, ‘you make an ass out of you and me’. Think about what you could have missed if you assume something or if you jump to a conclusion too quickly? Assumptions are made from ignorance or from following the
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Cassie Footman Onion Academy Over the past 25 years Cassie has worked with thousands of leaders based in over 26 countries worldwide, guiding them through the journey of unravelling personal obstacles enabling them to create magic in their lives and enjoy a better life, better relationships and a better business. 07918 022387 cassie@cassiefootman.com cassiefootman.com
