You Are Not a Failure; You Experienced Failure
It’s fine to celebrate success but it is more important to heed the lessons of failure. – Bill Gates
In order to achieve success, you’ll likely need to fail first. Failure is the path that many of the most successful people have taken prior to their great achievements. Take Bill Gates, prior to founding Microsoft, …
Millennials and the Gore-Tex Way
Something occurred to me the other day while re-reading an article on one of my favorite products and businesses. I love the outdoors and I live in the Pacific Northwest. As a result I own a lot of products with Gore-Tex providing protection from the elements. A lot of people may not be aware of …
4 Ways Your Personal Brand Wins with No
Without a doubt technological advancements, especially in digital media, have expanded the way business is carried out. Never before have business transactions and communication been so quick, effective, and cheap. A lot of small businesses and entrepreneurs have this digital revolution to thank, given the ease of starting up a new business endeavor.
With the …
Fast Track Business Development in 2014 Now!
Typically, during the last two weeks of December business slows down a bit for entrepreneurs. The inflow of email will decline as will client appointments. Take advantage of everyone else being in the holiday frame of mind. This gives you added time to focus on your wish list as well as hand you a head-start …
Workplace Drama: Easier to Eliminate Than You May Think
Meeting with a prospective client last week, the first words out of this business owners’ mouth, the owner of a three million dollar small business were, “I just want the drama to end.”
Whenever I hear a statement like that I get the impression that the “drama” permeates the environment through multiple sources.
Yet, upon …
Working with a Conscience
A friend of mine recently took on a position at a company that she felt had poor business practices in the past. She was concerned about how she would be able to handle the potential situation where her ethics and the ethics of the company did not align. While, ultimately, she chose to take the …
Boost Your Personal Brand by Always Speaking Positively!
A simple strategy for improving your work environment, boosting your personal brand and feeling good is always speaking positively. We’ve all heard the saying, “If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all.” The best way to protect yourself at work from harming your reputation is to avoid negative speech! Even …
Giving Back Can Boost Your Brand
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. People everywhere are remembering the importance of giving back to the community and volunteering to help those in need. While there are many, many reasons to volunteer your time to charitable organizations, it might interest you to know that volunteering can boost your personal brand.
People like …
10 Pieces of Career Advice from Extraordinary Women
516,000 square feet, 10,000 women, 1 message: The Power of Us.
On Thursday, December 5, 2013, I had the honor of attending the 9th annual Massachusetts Conference for Women held at the Boston Convention Center. The event brings together dozens of expert speakers for workshops and seminars on the issues that matter most to women, …
Which of 4 Conversations are Prevalent in Your Workplace?
When I first started my coaching and consulting practice I remember my mentor telling me and others in a training that he often learned as much or more from his clients and seminar participants as they did from him.
In my twelve years in the business, I too, have found that to be true.
Last …