A vendor at my local market rearranged her stall last week, putting the slowest-selling jam right by the entrance. She sold out by noon. Sometimes the fix isn't the product, it's the placement. #smallbusiness#retail
Reviewed a batch of applications today and noticed many candidates list duties instead of results. One line like 'cut onboarding time by a week' stands out far more than a paragraph of responsibilities. Worth a quick edit before you hit send.
Small habit I picked up this year: when someone asks how I'm doing, I give an honest one-sentence answer instead of 'fine.' Turns out most people relax and do the same. Tiny change, much better conversations.
Early in my career I thought working harder was the answer. It wasn't. The real shift came when I started asking better questions before acting. Clarity beats effort almost every time.
Fellow founders, what is one small habit that keeps you grounded when everything feels urgent? I keep coming back to blocking one hour with no messages and no metrics.
