Unusual Places Provide Unexpected Opportunity
Have you ever wondered what others were thinking when they asked you to attend the most unusual events far from the professional style to which you are accustomed?
Not the traditional venueEarlier this year, I was asked to speak on the topic of Negotiation at a conference in Reno. On the one hand, I …
Bridging Their Story To Yours Increases Results
Today we begin with the end of the story and then progress to the beginning. Why? The proper sequence of events builds your brand and this is the knowledge we wish to share first.
3. Differentiating yourself from everyone else brings out the unique you ~ your brand.
2. Working so that everyone feels they …
A Few More Thoughts For The Aspiring Entrepreneur
This series began with last week’s post.
Your comfort zone will be one of your biggest obstacles. In order to be wildly successful, you have to get comfortable being uncomfortable.
7. Quality appointments with real prospects take place within the next 30 days. Anything beyond that isn’t really a scheduled appointment. It’s a hope. Actually, …
Your Success Depends Upon Originality
This week the active conversation topic was “Do you fit the mold?” The question brought back not so fond remembrances of when I was expected to “behave as a typical female” relayed by some corporate salesmen who didn’t believe a woman could sell, and by my then friends who more traditionally believed “a woman’s place …
Business Technique Creates Exponential Results
You had a dream and vision of going into business with your creative idea. It drew attention and your business began to grow. But then the economy took a turn for the worse, technology changed and you were standing there wondering what to do next.
Difficulties most entrepreneurs face are:
• Remaining current
• Feeling …
From Awkward Moments Into Opportunity
Have you ever been asked to recommend someone whose business practices you do not admire? Or with the advent of social media, have you been asked to “Like” a person or a business with which you have no familiarity?
In the hot seatThe situation of being asked to do this type of favor, in …
Open Minds Walk Through Open Doors
Your meter of willingness to consider new ideas requiring additional education will drive your level of success. Your thoughts drive your action.
Have you ever been told, “That won’t work”; or “You will fail” and other such encouraging news? I actually find these declarations motivating!
What does it take?Are you willing to take the …
Successful Brands Reap Rewards
The traditional signs of a successful brand will be the welcomed repeat business, referrals and testimonials. These are driven by trust, attention paid to customer service and delivering far beyond expectations.
Consistency is keyYou may translate these techniques easily to social media. Become seen as the expert on the social media sites you visit. …
Delivery Beyond Expectations Brings Exponential Results
When you stop to consider being graded in school where an A+ super-ceded all expectations, or a corporate review indicated the same, you smile remembering how it felt. You reflect back as to the difficult road you took to get into that top spot. It was of importance that you get there proving to yourself …
Handling Adversity Well Creates Brand Recognition
We’ve all had those days: computer smokes, website is hacked, incorrect dates are printed on a flyer and arrives too late to reprint, or your words are completely taken out of context and misunderstood by someone close to you.
How you handle these trying times says a lot about you and your character. Your portrayal …