Success is Measured in Results, Not Excuses
Excuses are easy. Results are hard. But in business, only one of those matters.
Too many business owners blame the economy, their team, or even their customers when things don’t go as planned. The truth? The market doesn’t care. Customers are looking for solutions, not justifications. Investors want to see returns, not reasons why you couldn’t deliver.
Running a business means owning every challenge that comes your way. If sales are down, what are you doing about it? If a key employee quits, how fast can you replace them? If a competitor steals your customers, what’s your plan to win them back? Successful entrepreneurs take responsibility. They adapt, pivot, and problem-solve instead of making excuses.
At the end of the day, results speak louder than words. And if you’re not delivering, someone else will. Connect with me here and stop making excuses.
Written by Darlene M. Ziebell
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Darlene Ziebell
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Prominent entrepreneur, author, and business consultant Darlene Ziebell is excited to be writing this blog to help others navigate the world of business. This blog is one of several initiatives she has already launched to help entrepreneurs prepare for and overcome challenges in running a business. Darlene bases her methods on lessons learned from her own companies and hundreds of consulting clients. Read her articles and learn from the world's No.1 Business coach entrepreneurs wish they met sooner. She is a former CEO, Director, and public speaker. In addition to her MBA from Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, her extensive career consists of practical experience bootstrapping four startups and advising the Fortune 1000 as a management consultant.
