Next Level Management Shares Success Strategies David Smith Learned While Sailing The team at Next Level Management knows that inspiration can come from anywhere. One amazing example of this is the story of how David Smith came up with the idea for High Brew Coffee. After selling a business he had started and operated for 12 years, Smith decided to take his family on a sailing trip. During their adventure, Smith came across the cold-brewed coffee process while docked for supplies. This led directly to his new startup. Also while travelling, Smith developed some lessons he learned that apply both to sailing and to success in business, which we’d like to share with you here: • Keep Cool in Rough Waters: When unexpected circumstances arise, people often look to their leader to determine the appropriate reaction. Keep calm, and others will follow suit. • Be Patient in Low Winds: Quiet times can be frustrating for sailors and business owners. Take advantage of the lull to perform maintenance tasks you might not have time for otherwise, or to engage in some creative thinking. • Keep an Eye on the Boom: When sailing, the boom can swing from one side of the boat to the other depending on what the wind is doing, potentially hurting someone or even knocking them out of the boat. Smith likens the boom to the subtle indicators of a business, such as cash flow, and warns that not paying attention to either could cost you. Whether sailor or landlubber, use these lessons from David Smith to find success in both business and life. The post Next Level Management Shares Success Strategies David Smith Learned While Sailing appeared first on Next Level Management, Inc..
Posted on: Fri, 09 Jan 2015 21:07:03 +0000
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