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Discover insightful stories and practical lessons to help managers and small businesses lead with confidence and grow sustainably.

Focus on Small Wins to Reach Your Goal: Alayna’s Story

August 16, 2025 by Acey Gaspard
Watercolor painting of coworkers smiling and clapping around a laptop, celebrating a small business win.

Alayna’s story shows why focusing on progress—not just results—can change how you run your business. Learn how small wins create momentum and confidence.

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Clearer Thinking on the Clock: How Lisa Beat Brain Fog

August 15, 2025 by Acey Gaspard
Watercolor of a tired woman at her desk in the afternoon, leaning on her hand with a clock showing 2:45 PM.

Lisa struggled with afternoon brain fog until she discovered her peak hours. Learn how timing transformed her focus and productivity.

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When Goodwill Disappears After Buying a Business

August 14, 2025 by Acey Gaspard
Watercolor painting of a client walking out of an office as the owner watches with concern.

Buying a business means buying its goodwill—relationships, trust, and loyalty. See how fast changes can drive customers away and hurt your investment.

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Hiring the Wrong Person Cost Me $17,700—And Almost My Team

August 13, 2025 by Acey Gaspard
Watercolor of a stressed small business owner working at a cluttered desk in warm afternoon light.

A business story about how one rushed hire damaged culture, drained profits, and led to a $17,700 loss—and the process that prevented it from happening again.

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A Story About Website Testing That Boosted Sign-Ups

August 12, 2025 by Acey Gaspard
Watercolor illustration of Abigail moving a sticky note labeled "Headline" to a testing board in her home office.

Abigail’s sign-ups dropped 40% after changing too much. Testing one change at a time gave her clear results and higher conversions.

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Great Idea Development: A Story of Patience, Planning, and Breakthrough Results

August 11, 2025 by Acey Gaspard
Watercolor of a woman pausing to think during a team meeting in a sunlit office.

When Bella’s team rushed a brilliant idea, it fell flat. Months later, patience and careful planning turned her next idea into a market standout.

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The Day Audrey Took Back Control of Her Thoughts

August 10, 2025July 31, 2025 by Acey Gaspard
Watercolor of a calm woman working at her desk in morning light.

This story reveals what happens when you stop reacting to your thoughts—and start choosing them. A must-read for anyone feeling mentally overwhelmed at work.

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A Leadership Wake-Up Call You Don’t Want to Miss

July 29, 2025 by Acey Gaspard
Watercolor image of a woman calmly handing a resignation letter to a surprised manager during a tense office meeting.

This story reveals what happens when a great employee is strung along with empty promises—and how one leader learned that trust matters more than talent retention tactics.

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What Else Could Work? A Story About Smarter Idea Brainstorming

July 28, 2025 by Acey Gaspard
Team walking out of a meeting room smiling after a successful brainstorming session, watercolor style.

When pressure hit, Anna’s team jumped on the first decent idea. But one question—“What else?”—unlocked better thinking, stronger solutions, and real client results.

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The Impact of Subscribing to Industry Publications for Business Leaders

July 27, 2025 by Acey Gaspard
Team meeting with leader presenting regulatory and tech trends on whiteboard.

Alice missed a key regulatory update buried in her inbox. What followed was a crash course in the power of staying informed—and how the right information changed her business.

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