--- title: Your Clear Next Step Blog | Growth (2) description: Growth | (2) --- [![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/) ## [Character Still Counts](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/character-still-counts) Posted by [Sinikka Waugh](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/author/sinikka-waugh) on Nov 15, 2024 10:47:04 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/hubfs/Blog%20Featured%20Image%20(5).png)](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/character-still-counts) How do we demonstrate that Character Still counts? [Read More](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/character-still-counts) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/character-still-counts#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), [Leadership & Influence](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/leadership-influence), [Growth](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/growth), [Values](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/values) ## [Ready, Set, Grow!](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/ready-set-grow) Posted by [Dawn Ealy](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/author/dawn-ealy) on May 22, 2024 1:03:54 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![growing plants symbolizing business growth](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/hubfs/Blog%20Featured%20Image-May-22-2024-05-12-48-2202-PM.png)](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/ready-set-grow) A guide to successfully preparing a business for growth and change. There are many ways that we can prepare ourselves for transition and disruption. [Read More](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/ready-set-grow) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/ready-set-grow#comments-listing) Topics: [Business Skills & Business Acumen](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/business-skills-business-acumen), [Growth](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/growth) ## [Knowledge: Transfering.. Transferring...](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/knowledge-transfer) Posted by [Sinikka Waugh](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/author/sinikka-waugh) on May 11, 2023 2:57:25 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![hand off of a baton](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/hubfs/knowledge%20transfer%20-%20Blog%20Featured%20Image.jpg)](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/knowledge-transfer) Lately, Your Clear Next Step has taken a closer look at our own processes. Since its beginning, YCNS has been dedicated to helping others have better [Read More](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/knowledge-transfer) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/knowledge-transfer#comments-listing) Topics: [Sinikka Waugh](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/sinikka-waugh), [Communication & Collaboration](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/communication-collaboration), [Growth](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/growth) ## [Moving Right Along](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/moving-right-along) Posted by [Sinikka Waugh](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/author/sinikka-waugh) on Apr 19, 2023 1:59:11 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![packed boxes and other items](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/hubfs/moving%20-%20Blog%20Featured%20Image.jpg)](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/moving-right-along) Your Clear Next Step is in the business of helping people have better workdays, so that together we can co-create better communities. And together, we’re [Read More](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/moving-right-along) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/moving-right-along#comments-listing) Topics: [Sinikka Waugh](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/sinikka-waugh), [Change & Transition](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/change-transition), [Growth](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/growth) ## [Staying Afloat](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tips-for-staying-afloat) Posted by [Sinikka Waugh](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/author/sinikka-waugh) on Mar 13, 2023 11:44:41 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![boat on the ocean in a storm](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/hubfs/staying%20afloat%20-%20Blog%20Featured%20Image.jpg)](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tips-for-staying-afloat) The company Petra works for is in the height of its busy season. A mountain of to-dos, changing policies, new employees, and building renovations (really - [Read More](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tips-for-staying-afloat) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tips-for-staying-afloat#comments-listing) Topics: [Sinikka Waugh](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/sinikka-waugh), [Change & Transition](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/change-transition), [Growth](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/growth) ## [Same Old, Same Old](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/same-old-same-old) Posted by [Sinikka Waugh](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/author/sinikka-waugh) on Feb 14, 2023 9:58:41 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![woman sitting at a desk, cradling head in hand, and looking afar](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/hubfs/same%20old%2c%20same%20old%20-%20Blog%20Featured%20Image.jpg)](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/same-old-same-old) You know those times that just feel “blah”? There’s nothing necessarily wrong, you just find yourself bored, uninspired, unmotivated? I think we’ve all [Read More](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/same-old-same-old) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/same-old-same-old#comments-listing) Topics: [Sinikka Waugh](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/sinikka-waugh), [Change & Transition](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/change-transition), [Growth](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/growth) ## [7.5 Self-Care Tips For Heading Into The Holidays](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/7.5-self-care-tips-for-heading-into-the-holidays) Posted by [Sinikka Waugh](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/author/sinikka-waugh) on Nov 1, 2022 9:54:30 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![two pairs of fuzzy socks ](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/hubfs/self%20care%20for%20the%20holidays%20-%20Blog%20Featured%20Image.jpg)](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/7.5-self-care-tips-for-heading-into-the-holidays) As you enter the last couple of months of 2022 (take a moment to let that sink in!), make sure you can celebrate the holidays with a clear and joyous mind! [Read More](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/7.5-self-care-tips-for-heading-into-the-holidays) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/7.5-self-care-tips-for-heading-into-the-holidays#comments-listing) Topics: [Sinikka Waugh](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/sinikka-waugh), [Growth](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/growth), [Emotional Intelligence](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/emotional-intelligence) ## [Developing Your Emotional Intelligence](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/developing-your-emotional-intelligence-even-in-a-coffee-shop) Posted by [Faye Howard](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/author/faye-howard) on Oct 26, 2022 12:17:36 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![people in bustling coffee shop](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/hubfs/developing%20emotional%20intelligence%20coffee%20shop%20-%20Blog%20Featured%20Image.jpg)](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/developing-your-emotional-intelligence-even-in-a-coffee-shop) Over the past several years, coffee shops have become more than just a place to grab a drink to jumpstart your day. Most coffee shops have become a remote [Read More](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/developing-your-emotional-intelligence-even-in-a-coffee-shop) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/developing-your-emotional-intelligence-even-in-a-coffee-shop#comments-listing) Topics: [Sinikka Waugh](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/sinikka-waugh), [Communication & Collaboration](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/communication-collaboration), [Growth](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/growth), [Emotional Intelligence](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/emotional-intelligence) ## [Procrastination](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/procrastination-and-5-ways-to-overcome-it) Posted by [Sinikka Waugh](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/author/sinikka-waugh) on Oct 10, 2022 1:45:22 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![woman with feet up on her desk flying a paper airplane](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/hubfs/talking%20tech%20-%20Blog%20Featured%20Image%20(2).jpg)](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/procrastination-and-5-ways-to-overcome-it) We’ve all fallen victim to procrastination. It’s so easy to fall into the trap, especially when it comes to doing the things we don’t like to or we’re not [Read More](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/procrastination-and-5-ways-to-overcome-it) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/procrastination-and-5-ways-to-overcome-it#comments-listing) Topics: [Time Management](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/time-management), [Sinikka Waugh](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/sinikka-waugh), [Growth](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/growth) ## [10 Sentences](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/10-sentences) Posted by [Sinikka Waugh](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/author/sinikka-waugh) on Oct 5, 2022 2:30:43 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![three coworkers celebrating with a high five](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/hubfs/talking%20tech%20-%20Blog%20Featured%20Image%20(1).jpg)](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/10-sentences) Your Clear Next Step’s mission is to create better workdays, so we can co-create better communities. No matter where you are in your career or life, there [Read More](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/10-sentences) 4 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/10-sentences#comments-listing) Topics: [Sinikka Waugh](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/sinikka-waugh), [Communication & Collaboration](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/communication-collaboration), [Growth](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/growth) [Previous](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/tag/growth/page/1) [All posts](https://blog.yourclearnextstep.com/all) ## 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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