management

Clear Goals

I have learned that the best way to accomplish company goals is to lead a strong team with clear goals and expectations. Setting realistic and measurable goals, then empowering your team to take ownership of the steps to accomplish the goals will get you way further than trying to accomplish the tasks on your own.

“You’ve got to believe”

I learned the power of a positive attitude from my father Dan Herbert, who said “you’ve got to believe.” He had an optimistic vision for the future and saw each day’s struggles as a path toward reaching his vision. This inspired me and set me on my own pathway of optimism.

Accountability

My business coach also gave me great advice to set a “cadence of accountability,” when outlining clear expectations for my team.

Clear is Kind

Similarly, I found […]

Valuable lessons learned from InUnison Board Member and Mentor, Pat Heaney, Co-Owner of Mango Salon

My first critical lesson was how to be more productive when stocking fresh eggs in the dairy case.

My first critical lesson was how to be more productive when stocking fresh eggs in the dairy case. This was my first job and I initially didn’t connect with productivity in how to restock the egg case. The store was really busy and I got behind with this task. The owner/manager saw how slow I was and took me aside and showed me how to stock eggs faster to improve my productivity. He didn’t embarrass me. He demonstrated the faster way and then observed me patiently. He mentioned that in the summer he would need me to work more hours If I wanted (to me this was […]

Valuable lessons learned from InUnison Board Member and Mentor, Aaron Montgomery, Managing Partner of Montgomery Development Group.

experience comes from bad judgment

Good judgment comes from experience, but experience comes from bad judgement.

you think wrong

If you think long, you think wrong.

do nothing perfectly

Better to do something imperfectly than to do nothing perfectly.

your greatest success

That no matter who you are or what you’ve done, everything up until now could just be the prologue to your greatest success.

Valuable lessons learned from InUnison Board Member and Mentor, Kevin Reardon, President of Franco’s Fine Clothier.
 

When dealing with people/customers…

When dealing with people/customers, it is best to listen more and talk less. When listening to customers you are able to offer a better opinion as to what service or product you have that will best suit their needs.

Do not sell something just to sell it…

Do not sell something just to sell it, the product has to be right for the customer.

Valuable lessons learned from InUnison Board Member and Mentor, Lisa McSherry, Owner of Lex’s of Carytown / Mamie’s Apothecary.
 

Always be willing to adapt.

Always be willing to adapt and change your business idea depending on customers’ needs.

Never give up!

There will be so many highs and lows of owning your own business but never give up!

Jennifer Herrity
Updated November 2, 2022
Published October 7, 2019

Jennifer Herrity is a seasoned career services professional with 12+ years of experience in career coaching, recruiting and leadership roles with the purpose of helping others to find their best-fit jobs. She helps people navigate the job search process through one-on-one career coaching, webinars, workshops, articles and career advice videos on Indeed’s YouTube channel.

A mentor is a trusted industry expert who can offer you advice and guidance as you progress in your career. The right mentor can help you outline a clear career path and choose steps to achieve your professional goals. Learning about questions to ask mentors may help you in future meetings.

In this article, we explore nine specific questions to ask your mentor so you can optimize this professional relationship.

A mentor often […]

Here are 10 reasons why you need to find a mentor for your personal or business goals:

1. Increased Knowledge

Mentors are valuable sources of knowledge. Whether you’re starting a business, going back to college or changing careers, mentors have experienced similar milestones. Choose mentors who will give you the best insight into your current phase of life or career level. Because they have already been through it, they’ll provide advice on issues like how to save money, reduce stress and be more efficient, for example, and be able to connect their experiences with your own.

2. Constructive Criticism

Friends and family members may hesitate to provide the type of feedback you need to make a change in your personal or professional life. Mentors offer constructive criticism designed to strengthen areas of your life that need improvement. Without […]