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Learn more about the IA Business Advisors’ culture and philosophy through our published articles, blogs, and book series.

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The I in Team series explores three separate areas of life, starting with the self. In Find (available now), the reader is led on a journey to find their individual influence. In Be (coming soon), the reader learns traits of a positive and ethical leader. In Build (coming soon), the reader learns how to build high-performing teams. The I in Team series was created by IA Business Advisors’ founder, Brian Smith. His daughter, Mary Griffin, assists in the development of the series.

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Poor Justification in Business

Hi, team! It’s your friend, Mary, with the “I” in Team series where you can find, be, and build your positive influence. Welcome to 2023! Let’s start this fresh chapter off on the right foot and discuss something that happens frequently in business: Justification for poor actions. Justification in itself is not always a bad thing, but if it is used to avoid accountability or to excuse poor behavior, then it is not a positive. Poor justification in business can destroy even the sturdiest of relationships, and, in rare cases, dismantle an entire organization. Being a

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The Importance of S.M.A.R.T. Goals

As we’ve stepped into the new year, we have had all this talk about goal setting and making sure its S.M.A.R.T. but why is that important? Why is applying S.M.A.R.T. to your goal setting important for success? This year we will give you all the tools you need to make

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Reflecting on the Past to Create Goals for the Future

It’s the time of year for resolutions and goals. We at IA are proponent of S.M.A.R.T. Goals but one of the challenges we hear is; Where do I start with goals? First, let’s define S.M.A.R.T. – Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Timely. One of the best ways to set S.M.A.R.T.

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Lookout for Cultural Pitfalls

Hi, team! It’s your friend, Mary, with the I in Team series where you can find, be, and build your positive influence. When you’re working on building your organization’s culture, you will undoubtedly come across several pitfalls. When you think of pitfalls, imagine the unforeseen circumstances that have set you back in the past. These can

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Spreading Positive Influence in The Office

This month kicked off our Spreading Positive Influence Series where our clients discussed the ways in which we have positively influenced them and their business. We believe it is not only important to influence your clients but to influence your team! It’s important to be a positive influence to the

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Managing Cliques on Teams

Hi, team! It’s your friend, Mary, with the I in Team series where you can find, be, and build your positive influence. One example of leaders being tested on their ability to create and maintain a positive company culture is when we see cliques develop on teams. Grouping with those who are like us is only

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Normalize Pronouns in the Workplace to Improve Culture

Hi, team! It’s your friend, Mary, with the I in Team series where you can find, be, and build your positive influence. One topic that is close to my heart is the topic of diversity, and it seems to keep coming up. It’s been at the forefront of discussions for the past two+ years, leaving the

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5 Ways to Become a Better Listener at Work

If you’re a talker, here are five things you will want to do to give others time to express themselves.

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10 Tips for Positive Influence

Hi, team! It’s your friend, Mary, with the I in Team series where you can find, be, and build your positive influence. We all face times in life where being a positive influence can feel difficult and we are often stuck in our negative ways of thinking, so much so that we find it impossible to

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BizVision: How We Help Business Owners Identify Problems

BizVision is IA Business Advisors’ comprehensive business management program. It’s the proprietary tool we use to help business owners identify their business problems. BizVision is more than just a tool; it is an ideology that allows us to identify needs and make recommendations towards resolution of any detected problem areas.

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When you are ready to have a clear view (BizVision) of your company and tackle any of the business issues that are hurting your potential viability, contact your business doctor, IA Business Advisors.

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