It's true what they say — time flies when you're having fun — especially when on an entrepreneurial journey. It was Friday afternoon in April 1997 — following three margaritas — when Synnovatia officially peaked its head over the horizon. Sprawled on the living room floor among laptops, dictionaries, magic markers,...
Joining a mastermind group has been part of many successful entrepreneurial schedules. From Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Edison, and Henry Ford to Bill Gates, gathering with like-minded business owners has been a hallmark of rewarding undertakings. Initially coined by Napoleon Hill of “Think and Grow Rich” fame in 1925, mastermind groups have stood in the...
Merely stating that you have to carve out time for strategic thinking doesn’t make it so. For many small business owners already overwhelmed by all they have to do, an activity has to be valuable if it’s to be added to an already bloated calendar. The results achieved, especially in...
Running a growing enterprise often provides little time for strategic thinking. In fact, according to The Persimmon Group and Center for Creative Leadership, only 4-7% of business leaders are considered strategic thinkers. If you're one of the lucky ones, good for you! Unfortunately, most entrepreneurs are consumed by day-to-day operations. So instead...
Who hasn't made a wish while blowing out a candle or breaking a wishbone? Mythical thinking, loosely defined as a story or a tale, can't be proven. Lacking any facts, this type of future thinking explains the world around us. Fundamental to all human beings, the notion of mythical thinking...
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Perception Strategies
Synnovatia is a strategic coaching firm that is detailed and knowledgeable about business. i have a small business that grew from $150K to $750K because of the goal setting and resources that Synnovatia provided. It saves me years of learning on my own.
