A business founder’s journey transitions from personal client interactions to scaling up, which necessitates delegation. As the company grows, creating “Wow” moments and maintaining a personal touch becomes strategic, ensuring clients feel valued despite less direct contact from the founder. Micah underscores the importance of an Executive Assistant in successfully navigating the growth stages.
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Reflecting on the first years in business, a professional shares a five-point filter for choosing collaborators: avoid jerks for a positive atmosphere, ensure ethical alignment for smoother cooperation, selectively invest in appreciative relationships, build meaningful connections that extend beyond mere transactions, and value accountability for trust and effective problem-solving. Would you add any criteria to this no-go list for partnerships?
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Most leaders are paralyzed by fear, yet “luck” might not be mere chance but the result of taking risks and hard work. The post outlines five habits of “lucky” people, including being intentional and practicing gratitude. Ultimately, success involves informed risk-taking rather than relying on chance or fear.
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Micah reflects on the humble beginnings and growth at Dream Support, drawing inspiration from the Bible. Starting with just one client and now crossing $1,000,000 in revenue, he credits the achievement to the team, clients, and divine intervention, while looking forward to more possibilities.
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The text discusses the clash between the “48 Laws of Power” and Servant Leadership, highlighting how destructive power opposes constructive leadership. It emphasizes empowerment over manipulation, collaboration over competition, humility over arrogance, trust over fear, and long-term vision over short-term gains as key principles of constructive leadership and support.
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Entrepreneurs and leaders often feel isolated in their thoughts. A remote EA can serve as a valuable thinking partner, offering feedback, challenging ideas, providing fresh perspectives, aiding in idea implementation, and offering confidential support. Embracing this collaboration can lead to innovation and success in the business world.
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The importance of disconnecting on vacation and the role of a remote executive assistant (EA) in managing email during time off, allowing for a worry-free break. By setting clear instructions, filtering and prioritizing messages, responding and delegating tasks, triaging and escalating, and maintaining professionalism, the EA ensures uninterrupted communication, enabling true relaxation.
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When hiring an EA, look beyond technical skills. Focus on qualities like adaptability, curiosity, and problem-solving. A great EA is a continuous learner and resourceful problem-solver. Look for agility and readiness to tackle challenges. Avoid getting caught up in checking off software boxes. Find someone with passion and potential for growth. – Micah Foster
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Amidst the chaos of business, a remote Executive Assistant acts as the guiding force, coordinating projects, managing schedules, ensuring clear communication, anticipating challenges, and streamlining operations. Comparable to air traffic control, they lead the way for increased productivity and success. -Micah Foster, Co-Owner.
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The importance of attention to detail is emphasized by Micah Foster, who believes influential people notice and are distracted by small errors. He urges meticulous presentation, impeccable communication, streamlined organization, personal touches, and consistent branding as ways to harness the power of details. Foster also advises seeking feedback and paying attention to personal grooming.
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