6 Ways to Increase Efficiency and Focus
Business moves at supersonic speed. While technology has facilitated easier communication and information gathering, it has also ushered in a new economy in which the common worker can be more readily replaced by technological advancements than ever before.
The option to utilize advanced algorithms, data visualization and robotics as opposed to human assistance has become …
3 Ways to Stay Authentic
I recently had the great pleasure of attending a VIP private performance with Pentatonix, Platinum selling recording artists and two-time Grammy winning American a cappella group consisting of five vocalists: Avi Kaplan, Scott Hoying, Kirstin Maldonado, Kevin Olusola, and Mitch Grassi. They are one of the most astute groups to engage and nurture a loyal …
Five of the Best Mothers Little Helpers
In honor of Mother’s Day.
This post is a reminder of the things we learned from our mothers.
Some are big and some are little, but they are things we can take away as Mothers Little Helpers. As I wrote this I thought of a lot of things I learned from my mother and worked …
Why You Should Embrace The Power of Thinking Differently
As long as we are willing, we may each learn from those around us. The eye opening lessons come from those who, in particular, think differently from us.
Steve Jobs said it best, “think different”.
Large Vision vs. Detail
In one meeting, the question was posed about who the target audience of the new organization …
Titles Do Not Matter in Career
People work to earn money and make a living. That is the reality. If you don’t earn money, you cannot fulfill your basic needs such as shelter, food and clothing. However, how much you make or how fancy your title is should not be measures for qualifying your success in your career. What really matters …
5 Signs That Preach Progress in a Startup Environment
As a startup owner, you obviously want to figure out the best way to measure success. In the early stages of business ownership, financial gains are not necessarily a good measure of forward movement. Instead, look out for these positive reinforcers.
1. The industry is taking note.
If your competition is starting to get a …
Can You See the End From the Beginning?
How a pop song can help you.
“I can see the end as it begins …”
Taylor Swift in her song “Wildest Dreams”
I don’t often quote Taylor Swift songs, but I happened to hear this line in the song recently and it got me thinking:
Is Taylor Swift a visionary? Are her lyrics also…
Unlock The Key to Successful Social Selling
Everyone in business wonders why sales can be so complex. A simpler and more-straight forward solution is almost always sought. In fact, the new buzz words are “sales enablement”.
The term, sales enablement, can mean so many different things. For example, open communication among departments will significantly contribute to sales enablement. When marketing, sales and …
Selfless Actions and Your Personal Brand
Help is rarely given freely in today’s world. Everything seems to have a price tag, keeping individuals forever wary of accepting anything that appears to come with no strings attached. Yet even in this suspicious atmosphere, truly selfless giving can and still does exist. In fact, for the smartest leaders out there, gifts are a …
How You Can Boost Productivity by Tracking Your Time
Tracking your time is essential if you want any chance at being productive.
You might notice there are some days where it feels like you’re working hard all day, but when it’s time for you to clock out, you realize you didn’t get that much work done. It doesn’t make much sense, because you spent …