--- title: Your Clear Next Step Blog | Business Skills & Business Acumen (9) description: Business Skills & Business Acumen | (9) --- [![Your Clear Next Step, LLC](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logo%20no%20background-2.png?width=300&height=182&name=logo%20no%20background-2.png "Your Clear Next Step, LLC")](https://www.yourclearnextstep.com/) - [Home](https://www.yourclearnextstep.com/) - [Making Authentic Human Connections](https://www.yourclearnextstep.com/making-authentic-human-connections/) - [Returning Business Value](https://www.yourclearnextstep.com/returning-business-value/) - [Treat Change as a Process](https://www.yourclearnextstep.com/treat-change-as-a-process/) - [About](https://www.yourclearnextstep.com/our-culture/) - [Our Team](https://www.yourclearnextstep.com/our-team/) - [Our History](https://www.yourclearnextstep.com/our-history/) - [Events](https://www.yourclearnextstep.com/events/) - [Blogs](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/) - [Podcast](https://www.yourclearnextstep.com/podcast/) - [Resources](https://info.yourclearnextstep.com/infographics-and-tools) - [Emotional Intelligence](https://info.yourclearnextstep.com/emotional-intelligence) - [Project Management](https://info.yourclearnextstep.com/project-management-business-analysis) - [Communication and Collaboration](https://info.yourclearnextstep.com/communication-collaboration) - [Change and Transition](https://info.yourclearnextstep.com/change-transition) - [Business Skills and Business Acumen](https://info.yourclearnextstep.com/business-skills-business-acumen) - [Meeting Management and Facilitation](https://info.yourclearnextstep.com/meeting-management-facilitation) - [Leadership and Influence](https://info.yourclearnextstep.com/leadership-influence) - [Search](https://www.yourclearnextstep.com/search/) ## [Recovering From Setbacks](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/recovering-from-setbacks) Posted by [Sinikka Waugh](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/author/sinikka-waugh) on Apr 15, 2021 5:31:38 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![woman trying to fix a sink by using her computer](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/hubfs/Jan%202021%20Blog%20Images/Recovering%20From%20Setbacks%20-%20Blog%20Featured%20Image.jpg)](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/recovering-from-setbacks) I learned some things on my journey that I thought might be useful to others, so this post offers an unfiltered lens on how to recover from a setback. [Read More](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/recovering-from-setbacks) 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/recovering-from-setbacks#comments-listing) Topics: [YP](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/yp), [Sinikka Waugh](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/sinikka-waugh), [Business Skills & Business Acumen](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/business-skills-business-acumen), [Communication & Collaboration](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/communication-collaboration) ## [Thriving In Life's Chutes and Ladders](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/thriving-in-lifes-chutes-and-ladders) Posted by [Barb Ranck](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/author/barb-ranck) on Feb 25, 2021 1:33:33 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![children's game of chutes and ladders](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/hubfs/Blogs/Thriving%20In%20Lifes%20Chutes%20and%20Ladders%20-%20Blog%20Featured%20Image.jpg)](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/thriving-in-lifes-chutes-and-ladders) Life can be like a game of Chutes and Ladders, all up to chance, but what if it doesn't have to be? What if it's more like a Ladder of Accountability? [Read More](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/thriving-in-lifes-chutes-and-ladders) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/thriving-in-lifes-chutes-and-ladders#comments-listing) Topics: [Business Skills & Business Acumen](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/business-skills-business-acumen), [Leadership & Influence](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/leadership-influence) ## [Doing What is Right](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/doing-what-is-right) Posted by [Sinikka Waugh](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/author/sinikka-waugh) on Dec 22, 2020 9:27:10 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![brother and sister using cookie cutters to make cookies](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/hubfs/Jan%202021%20Blog%20Images/Doing%20What%20is%20Right-%20Blog%20Featured%20Image.jpg)](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/doing-what-is-right) It’s easy to do what’s easy, rather than what's right. We get it. We’re human too. Here are 3 quick tips to help you do what's right, not just what's easy [Read More](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/doing-what-is-right) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/doing-what-is-right#comments-listing) Topics: [Sinikka Waugh](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/sinikka-waugh), [Business Skills & Business Acumen](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/business-skills-business-acumen), [Communication & Collaboration](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/communication-collaboration) ## [Faithful Preparation](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/faithful-preparation) Posted by [Sinikka Waugh](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/author/sinikka-waugh) on Dec 17, 2020 5:00:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![working together on a project](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/hubfs/people-working-together-table-room.jpg)](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/faithful-preparation) Lessons in the Advent season can help us in our lives. As many wrap up workplace responsibilities, it’s a great time to consider preparation, like these 5 ways. [Read More](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/faithful-preparation) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/faithful-preparation#comments-listing) Topics: [Faith](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/faith), [Sinikka Waugh](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/sinikka-waugh), [Business Skills & Business Acumen](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/business-skills-business-acumen), [Leadership & Influence](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/leadership-influence) ## [A Dose of Hope](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/a-dose-of-hope) Posted by [Sinikka Waugh](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/author/sinikka-waugh) on Dec 11, 2020 7:47:47 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![person standing with arms open looking into the sunset with birds flying around](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/hubfs/Jan%202021%20Blog%20Images/A%20Dose%20of%20Hope%20-%20Blog%20Featured%20Image.jpg)](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/a-dose-of-hope) It's the end of the year, and there are so many things to be hopeful for. Everyone experiences hope differently, so here are four ways to find your hope. [Read More](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/a-dose-of-hope) 4 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/a-dose-of-hope#comments-listing) Topics: [Faith](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/faith), [Sinikka Waugh](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/sinikka-waugh), [Business Skills & Business Acumen](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/business-skills-business-acumen) ## [Boost Adaptability](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/boost-adaptability) Posted by [David Dubczak](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/author/david-dubczak) on Dec 4, 2020 10:14:10 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![blurred image of a grand piano in a large bright room](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/hubfs/Jan%202021%20Blog%20Images/Boost%20Adaptability%20-%20Blog%20Featured%20Image.jpg)](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/boost-adaptability) Creative thinking isn’t only the domain of artists. Creativity is the ability to solve a problem in a way that is novel and appropriate, or new and useful. [Read More](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/boost-adaptability) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/boost-adaptability#comments-listing) Topics: [Business Skills & Business Acumen](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/business-skills-business-acumen), [Communication & Collaboration](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/communication-collaboration) ## [Giving Thanks for 2020](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/giving-thanks-for-2020) Posted by [Sinikka Waugh](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/author/sinikka-waugh) on Nov 25, 2020 5:06:32 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![what I'm thankful for ](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/hubfs/What%20Im%20Thankful%20For%20Sinikka.png)](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/giving-thanks-for-2020) 2020 has been tough, but there are still things to be grateful for. I'm grateful for the unexpected stillness, the treasures of friends, and the trials. [Read More](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/giving-thanks-for-2020) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/giving-thanks-for-2020#comments-listing) Topics: [Faith](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/faith), [Sinikka Waugh](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/sinikka-waugh), [Business Skills & Business Acumen](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/business-skills-business-acumen) ## [Practicing Your Attitude of Gratitude](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/practicing-your-attitude-of-gratitude) Posted by [Sinikka Waugh](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/author/sinikka-waugh) on Nov 24, 2020 9:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![notebook with food surrounding it ](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/hubfs/top-view-thanksgiving-concept-with-copy-space.jpg)](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/practicing-your-attitude-of-gratitude) Well frankly sometimes it's hard to find practical applications to put gratitude into practice. The theory is sound, but what do we really do? [Read More](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/practicing-your-attitude-of-gratitude) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/practicing-your-attitude-of-gratitude#comments-listing) Topics: [Sinikka Waugh](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/sinikka-waugh), [Business Skills & Business Acumen](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/business-skills-business-acumen) ## [The Art of Professionalism](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/the-art-of-professionalism) Posted by [Joel Smith](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/author/joel-smith) on Nov 19, 2020 2:41:09 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![laptop on a desk ](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/hubfs/top-view-blank-screen-tablet-laptop-modern-designer-workplace.jpg)](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/the-art-of-professionalism) Ultimately professionalism will only come when we make the decision to put others ahead of ourselves and take what we do seriously. That’s really it. [Read More](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/the-art-of-professionalism) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/the-art-of-professionalism#comments-listing) Topics: [Sinikka Waugh](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/sinikka-waugh), [Business Skills & Business Acumen](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/business-skills-business-acumen), [Communication & Collaboration](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/communication-collaboration) ## [Be Essential](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/be-essential) Posted by [Sinikka Waugh](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/author/sinikka-waugh) on Nov 17, 2020 9:14:22 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![diverse woman standing cross armed at the forefront with a group working in the background](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/hubfs/Jan%202021%20Blog%20Images/Be%20Essential%20-%20Blog%20Featured%20Image.jpg)](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/be-essential) It's important to stay connected with your team. You can become and remain an essential team member, even if you’re not rubbing elbows with your colleagues [Read More](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/be-essential) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/be-essential#comments-listing) Topics: [Sinikka Waugh](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/sinikka-waugh), [Business Skills & Business Acumen](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/business-skills-business-acumen), [Communication & Collaboration](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/communication-collaboration) [Previous](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/business-skills-business-acumen/page/8) [All posts](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/all) [Next](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/business-skills-business-acumen/page/10) ## About YCNS --- [Frequently Asked Questions](https://www.yourclearnextstep.com/frequently-asked-questions/) [Our History](https://yourclearnextstep.com/our-history/) [Our Culture](https://yourclearnextstep.com/our-culture/) [Our Team](https://yourclearnextstep.com/our-team/) [Careers](https://yourclearnextstep.com/careers/)   ## Connect with Us --- [Subscribe to our newsletter](https://info.yourclearnextstep.com/newsletter) [Contact us](https://info.yourclearnextstep.com/contact-us) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/yourclearnextstep/) [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/your-clear-next-step-llc) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/YourClearNextStep/) [Twitter](https://twitter.com/YourClrNxtStep) ## Quick Reference --- [Course Catalog](https://yourclearnextstep.com/product-category/private-training/) [Resources & Tools](https://info.yourclearnextstep.com/infographics-and-tools) [Internship Quick Reference](https://info.yourclearnextstep.com/internships) [Coaching Quick Reference](https://info.yourclearnextstep.com/coaching) [The Even Better Podcast](https://www.yourclearnextstep.com/podcast/) [Events](https://www.yourclearnextstep.com/home/events/) [Blog](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/)   ## Affiliations --- We are proud members and supporters of the following organizations: [![cbbb-badge-horz120x45](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/hubfs/YourClearNextStep_June2018/Images/cbbb-badge-horz120x45.png "cbbb-badge-horz120x45")](https://www.bbb.org/us/ia/indianola/profile/business-coach/your-clear-next-step-llc-0664-32046657) [![PMI](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/hubfs/PMI.jpg "PMI")](http://www.pmi-centraliowa.org/) [![IIBA120x45](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/hubfs/YourClearNextStep_June2018/Images/IIBA120x45.png "IIBA120x45")](http://www.centraliowaiiba.org/chapter/index.htm) [![NAWBO_Member120x45](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/hubfs/YourClearNextStep_June2018/Images/NAWBO_Member120x45.jpg "NAWBO_Member120x45")](http://www.nawboiowa.org/) [![TSB_Certified_lrg](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/hubfs/YourClearNextStep_June2018/Images/TSB_Certified_lrg.jpg "TSB_Certified_lrg")](https://iowaeda.dynamics365portals.us/view-business-detail/?id=8d4e7413-ac53-4d44-9a1a-f213b4771d96&tsb-type=Woman) [![2020 Indianola Chamber of Commerce square](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/hubfs/2020%20Indianola%20Chamber%20of%20Commerce%20square.jpg "2020 Indianola Chamber of Commerce square")](http://www.indianolachamber.com/) Your Clear Next Step © 2020. 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