Leadership Styles, Transformation, and Success in the Business World

As a business owner, dealing with stress has become part of my daily life. Stressors include taking care of my family, taking care of my employees, taking care of my clients, and taking care of myself. For many people, stress comes in waves, comprised of heavy burdens followed by calm waters. For others, it is a constant rollercoaster comprised of no rhyme or reason. For me, it is a constant factor that I have learned to deal with through the implementation of various “rules.” Hans Selye, known as the father of “stress,” defines stress as “the non-specific response of the body to any demand for change.”  (1)  These non-specific responses are further broken down into three defining categories. These categories include: Eustress : Defined as “moderate or normal psychological stress interpreted as being beneficial for the experiencer.”  (2) Neustress : Defined as “any kind of information or sensory stimulus that is perceived as unimportant or inconsequential.”...

Transformational Clients, Overcoming Client Turnover, and the Example of the British Royal Family Why Transformational Vendors Require Transformational Clients in order to Successfully Prevent Client Turnover November 2, 2018 Transformation in the business atmosphere is integral for the growth of companies. Employees must inhabit an environment where they are valued, cared for, and their personal growth is at the forefront. By creating such an atmosphere, employees take care of the clients in a transformational manner. When new ideas are posed, innovation occurs, and employee turnover is minimal as well as the turnover of clients. However, in order for such an atmosphere to thrive, clients must be transformational also-meaning they want to employ the services offered to them in furtherance of a transformational environment for themselves and their clients. This is the key that makes the circle go “round and round.” Clients typically cancel for the following reasons: ...