However, a failingbusinessdoesnt have to be a total loss for an entrepreneur.

As leaders in the culture space, the members ofRolling Stone Culture Councilhave seen many businesses come and go.

I remind myself daily that we have two ears and one mouth for a reason.

Business leader with her head in her hands.

Kalim — stock.adobe.com

Appreciate the customer and the opportunity you have to control your future.

Stay focused, stay informed and stay current.

Now I have a go at see the world through their eyes, and this has been very helpful.

Empathy and kindness are amazing relationship builders!

In a past role, poor leader attendance led to widespread absences during critical customer care windows.

With too many cooks in the kitchen, we couldnt agree on anything, and that stalled our progress.

I recommend you focus on building a solid foundation for your business first.

Then consider bringing in partners or better yet, hire skilled professionals to fill those gaps.

I had undeniably succeeded at my goal, but I sure didnt feel like it.

Creating space to realign our feelings and our objective realities is critical for charting an effective path forward.

This taught me to stay agile and prioritize innovation, ensuring my leadership fosters flexibility and forward-thinking.

Those who dont embrace change lose control over their future and endanger their market share.

Someone is going to disrupt your business verify its you.

A strong financial understanding throughout the organization can help identify and prevent potential financial issues.

Jason Peterson,GoDigital Media Group