If you think everyone else is the problem, then you are the problem

Are your employees taking too long to do their work, and when it’s done it is never right?

Are your suppliers always running late?

Are your customers too demanding and don’t seem to understand what it takes to deliver?

Are your sales team not scoring enough sales?

When you think everyone else is the problem it’s time to look in the mirror – it’s probably you.

We all have grumpy days, sometimes weeks or months. That’s normal but keep your reactions in check so you don’t damage your relationships.

It’s good to remember that you are different. Something motivated you to start your business and now you have the drive to make it grow and succeed. You work the long hours and take the risks because you believe it will all pay off.

However, pretty much no-one else you are dealing with is like you – so stop expecting them to be.

When you think everyone else is the problem it means you need to adjust your expectations.