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Stop Chasing Motivation and Start Achieving your Goals.
Motivation is a mysterious bird – one that seems to fly in and out of our lives on a whim. Taming your motivation and making it do your bidding is actually not as hard as it sounds. Continue reading
The rules of the game revealed: What it means to “get it.”
Many conversations I’ve had recently on the topic of face-to-face networking have revolved around the idea of working with those that “get it.” It makes good business sense to focus building your relationships with those that have the most potential. This potential isn’t merely in sales, but also in some other areas as well.
When is the right time to hire your first employee?
For many of us, we eased into the business – often through side work and freelancing. As we worked up we broke out on our own and then – WHAM. We hit the wall. Too much work, not enough time. Is it time to hire? Continue reading
A Formula to Avoid Misunderstandings
Considering the sheer number of variables involved in communicating anything – it is an absolute wonder that it is possible at all. Even a little bit. Neurons, muscles, tissues, thoughts, air pressure, volume, pitch, language – the variables involved are absolutely mind blowing. It’s not surprising then that one of the many invisible elements of effective communication is often neglected. Continue reading
Conquer the to-do list in 3 easy steps
The dreaded and ever lengthening to-do list strikes fear into the hearts of most business owners. From the crumpled up bits of paper to the incorrectly used weekly planner. Our infatuation with “getting things done” has evolved into “trying to do everything.” Continue reading
How I Finally Learned to take Myself Seriously.
A few years ago, when I decided to go out on my own, I thought it wise to take a “professional looking” photograph of myself. While the results weren’t awful, they did scream amateur. More recently – I decided to take the leap. Continue reading
The secret to Managing People
The work of a manager is often daunting. The day to day grind of demands from both the bottom and the top of the food chain threaten to tear most managers in half. Continue reading
