Fran Tarkenton, Author at SmallBizClub

Effective Leadership Through Listening

Fran Tarkenton — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 10:49:06 +0000

Between sports, media, and business, I’ve gotten to spend my time around a lot of different types of leaders. Some of the earliest examples were coaches, and many of them fit the classic stereotype by yelling and screaming in our faces about what we should and shouldn’t do. I never liked that style of leadership. It’s…

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7 Leadership Lessons to Help Your Business Win

Fran Tarkenton — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 10:37:03 +0000

Over all my years starting, building, and running businesses, I’ve learned a lot. When something worked, I learned from it. If something didn’t work, I learned from that, too. From all that experience, I have put together a list of 7 leadership lessons for business people. They reflect my values, as well as how I…

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Leadership Lessons I Learned From Sports

Fran Tarkenton — Tue, 09 Apr 2024 09:49:05 +0000

Today I want to share some of the biggest leadership lessons I’ve learned from the world of sports that you can bring to your teams. One of the reasons that people love professional sports so much is that they are such a perfect window into the rest of our lives. All the pressures and challenges…

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This is What Separates a Visionary Leader From the Rest

Fran Tarkenton — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 12:36:23 +0000

We are in a world that won’t stand still. Technology is changing all the time, new things arrive and old tech vanishes. New companies rise, and established giants fall. In that kind of world, staying still is falling behind. It’s not enough to just maintain what you have when other people are running forward as fast…

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Make a Plan That’s Flexible and Can Adapt to Changes

Fran Tarkenton — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 11:46:00 +0000

One of my favorite quotes is that an idiot with a plan will always beat a genius with no plan. I love to make bold moves and try new things—but I always want to have a plan. And above all else, I know that I always need to make a plan that’s flexible and can…

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Don’t Let Fear of Failure Delay Your Startup

Fran Tarkenton — Mon, 28 Aug 2023 17:24:25 +0000

Waiting for that elusive “perfect time” to start a business? Don’t let opportunities slip away or your fear of failure delay you. Many aspiring entrepreneurs fall into this trap, perpetually waiting for their stars to align. But here’s a reality check: there’s no magical moment. No Perfect Time The fear of failure holds them back.…

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Finding Your Confidence Starts With a Reality Check

Fran Tarkenton — Fri, 05 Mar 2021 05:05:35 +0000

We might like to believe otherwise, but the reality is that things don’t always go smoothly. Whether you’re just starting out, or have been in business for decades, no matter how successful you are or what you do, there are surprises waiting around the corner, obstacles for you to overcome, and problems to solve. So…

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