What Successful People Read that You Don’t
I was finalizing a purchase with a new company this weekend and because it was a new vendor, I had to complete the deal by registering on the company’s website. The sales representative was charming and extraordinarily knowledgeable throughout the entire negotiation, so it didn’t surprise me when she wanted to coach me through this …
How to Survive a Computer Crash
The computer has changed the way we do business and work. So when a computer crashes, it becomes nearly impossible to work. This is what happened to me when I woke up last Friday morning and my computer wouldn’t boot. After a couple of blue screens, I determined I’d need to take it in for …
The Secret to Your Success
There are many definitions of success. Many are subjective and some are imposed by others. In business and in life there is one simple way to insure you will be successful in your endeavors. Ok, maybe not insure, but certainly increase the likelihood of success.
Even when you know and seek this “secret” there are …
Personal Branding Weekly – Your Brand Story in 60 seconds
This past weekend the Personal Branding Blog was down. If you tried to reach out, you only saw “Error in Establishing Database Connection”. That’s why you’re receiving the Personal Branding Weekly so late this week. We were not able to establish the connection until late in the evening of this past Monday into early in …
Over Deliver on Expectations to Receive Extraordinary Results
As you are about to complete a transaction with a client, ask what their expectations might be regarding their purchase. Several reasons exist for doing so.
On a rare occasion, you might hear something unreasonable, so it’s good to clarify ahead of time. Be straightforward by letting the client know what you cannot do and …
How to Build Your Brand by Giving it Away
You’re bright, have industry insight and possess a strong worth ethic. What’s the problem? You cannot get your foot in the door. Whether you’re on the market for a new position or are vying for a lucrative new contract for your business, getting your foot in the door can prove a challenge. This is especially …
Remembering Names is Part of Your Personal Branding
You probably like to hear your name favorably called out. Well, so do others. People never forget that you remembered.
It’s funny; the same guy who says he can’t remember names remembers the Tennessee/Florida football game score in 1991 or the wine he drank in Tuscany two summers ago. Why does he remember the score? …
Key Tips for Recruiting Visionary Leaders
Leaders get things done. They command the attention and respect of those under them and consistently upgrade subordinate performance via clear goal-setting, positive reinforcement and frequent feedback.
Moreover, their subordinates genuinely like them. While they exhibit great strength and resolve, top managers also display compassion, patience and tolerance for mistakes.
The Importance of Recruiting Leaders…What Disney Can Teach Entrepreneurs
When Walt Disney first sketched a mouse on a train trip back from a failed business meeting, he probably had no idea that Mickey Mouse would become the enduring icon of family entertainment and the Disney brand. However, as he built his empire, he probably wasn’t surprised by it. The business decisions he made suggest …
Questions Drive Focus, What is Your Primary Focus Question?
For the last in my series on the “self-communication” context of The 3 Levels of High-Performance Leadership Communication you are going to learn a powerful strategy for your self-talk and internal dialogue that can transform the results you achieve in business and life.
In the previous three blog articles here you’ve read about:
The 3…