February 04 - Too set in your ways?

Published: Wed, 02/04/26

Updated: Wed, 02/04/26

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February 04 - Too set in your ways?

February 04 – Too set in your ways? Have you been doing certain things the same way for years, without pausing to ask if there’s a better way? Are there certain tasks that are so familiar and automatic that you keep doing them even though someone else could just as well? Are there things you want to be doing, yet cannot seem to find the time because your plate is already overflowing? Is the far more critical work you should be focusing on, yet cannot due to what feels like a bottleneck within your company?

Getting out of your comfort zone is key to realizing a continuous flow of progress in your business, especially when you are trying to scale and grow. When routines go unquestioned, efficiency can quietly turn into limitation. When you feel indispensable in areas where others could take over, you are creating a co-dependency that is not serving you or your business.

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FORBES EXPERT: Outdated Leadership

Sherre’ was a featured expert with her tip #5 in this Forbes Council article entitled, “How to Evolve Beyond Outdated Leadership Models”. She shares why moving beyond merely compensation for retention and engagement is critical today. Another outdated leadership model is the use of SMART goal setting. Read Sherre’ Forbes.com article, “5 Keys to Everyone Embracing Company Goals,” from 2023 that replaces this model with a more engagement-focused, goal getting model.

FEATURED BLOG: 2026 Goal Getting

Our latest BizGrowth 5.0 blog helps you launch into the year with momentum, NOT resolutions! Allow this blog to be the paradigm shift you need to make 2026 a year unlike any other year before! CLICK HERE to read the blog!

MENTORING MONDAY: February 23, 2026

Sherre’ has been selected to return as one of the Charlotte Business Journal’s most influential leaders to be a mentor for their Mentoring Monday event on February 23, at the Westin from 9:30 – 11:45 a.m. This annual event brings hundreds of professional women together to participate in speed mentoring sessions for inspiration, insights and connections. Take advantage of a 25% discount by using MENTOR25 code as a connection to Sherre’. CLICK HERE to read about the event, the mentors, and to register.

DENIM & DREAMS: March 15,2026

Join Sherre’ and others for Radiant Chapters Collective’s fundraising event, Denim & Dreams, on March 15th from 3 – 6 p.m. at The Hamilton. This inaugural event will celebrate their first recipient of the 2026 Authorpreneur Scholarship to change lives through a book that was meant to be published. It is a celebration of storytelling that makes a difference through changing and transforming lives. Most important to know is 100% of ticket price goes to the nonprofit’s scholarship fund. Please share with others who LOVE to be inspired!

FORBES FEATURE: Why Margin Isn't Enough

The fourth in a series of Sherre’s Forbes.com thought leader articles based on our Economic Vitality® model has published entitled, Profitability Quotient: Why Margin Isn’t Enough. As the senior editor reviewing the article stated, “This piece makes a strong case for profitability quotient as an under-discussed factor in business success … readers will gain a lot from your insights here.” We couldn’t agree more! We are on a mission to help drive 100% business and it begins with helping business owners and leaders see what they aren’t seeing and thinking like they need to think to thrive!

TOP 10: Women Trailblazers - MSN

Trailblazing isn’t always overnight. Sometimes it happens over decades of seeing what others aren’t seeing and thinking unlike anyone is thinking. Sherre’ has dedicated her career to helping entrepreneurs succeed in unprecedented ways. BizGrowth Inc congratulates our founder for being recognized as one of MSN’s Top Trailblazing Women Revolutionizing their Fields. We couldn’t be prouder of the work that we do!

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FORBES THOUGHT LEADER ARTICLES: In addition to being a resource as an expert for Forbes Council articles, Sherre’ is also a Forbes Thought Leader bringing new thinking to the world of business and how it can operate at higher levels of performance, engagement and sustainability. Read her latest articles and apply to your business.

To read all Forbes tips and articles by Sherre', CLICK HERE.

ANYTHING BUT TYPICAL PODCAST: Sherre' was the Anything But Typical guest on this podcast focused on entrepreneurial ingenuity, inspiration, and success. Listen to her interview by CLICKING HERE.

5 NEGATIVE IMPACTS OF A CODEPENDENT BUSINESS: Our BizGrowth 5.0 blog shares five ways codependency stifles a business' growth, opportunities, ability to expand, or ability to replicate success. Read the blog, and consider how you may have fallen into one or more of these traps. Our next blog will be coming out soon entitled The Negative Impacts of Being a Codependent Leader.

FEATURED EXPERT IN EI+ MAGAZINE: Sherre’ is now an expert specialist on corporate culture for EI+ Magazine. guest expert on corporate culture and engagement with EI+ Magazine. Her first article, Corporate Culture’s Role in High Organizational EQ, just went live! EI+ Magazine’s mission is to be a one-stop resource for those seeking to learn about and/or develop their emotional intelligence across various facets of life and business.

BRANDING: PREFERRED, NOT JUST DIFFERENT: Our BizGrowth 5.0 blog, Branding: Preferred, Not Just Different will get you re-evaluating your branding! In a world where every type of business can be commoditized, making branding a strategic operational initiative adds distinction and value in many facets when embraced effectively.

WE ARE BIZGROWTH INC.: For 40 years, we have been dedicated to helping entrepreneurial enterprises grow and business owners prosper. To learn more about all we do to help entrepreneurial companies build preference, value and worth, go to www.bizgrowthinc.com.

DREAM WIDE AWAKE BLOG: You can always catch the main message from Sherre's weekly Wide Awake Wednesday inspirations on her Dream Wide Awake blog which is posted each Wednesday morning, in case you miss the email.

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