5 Benefits From ‘Taking Leaps With Faith’
We take leaps with faith when we live out our lives, going through our stages, phases and cycles.
How we present ourselves during change, should be an authentic expression of our personality, experience and values. We don’t have to be perfect, just real. The online space has given us an amazing platform and outlet to …
5 Tips for Increasing Your Odds for Success
Everyone has heard about the Powerball winners from a few days ago. One of the winners let the computer pick random numbers. Which statistically is just as likely to succeed as taking a more measured course by selecting favorite numbers. All in all … Good for them. I hope they do great things with their …
Presents aren’t The Only Thing the Holidays Bring…
It’s that time of year again and you know what that means…
As we roll into December, managers and employees across the country prepare for everyone’s “favorite” things, performance reviews!
While a performance review is less than fun (both for those having to put them together and for those who they are about), it is …
Personal Branding Weekly and LinkedIn Word of Mouth
Editor’s Note: Did you see the relevant and helpful posts about your brand at holiday parties? Or, how about the post that you still (and always) need a business card? Do you agree?
From securing a mentor to how to brand yourself when you have years of experience – take a look …
7 Tips for Hearing More and Doing More
Listen up! Yes You! Listen up!
It’s not just for coaches and teachers anymore. Give the person speaking the courtesy of your attention. Your conversations will go smoother and faster. You will be able to get more done in less time.
This is especially true for face to face meetings. It is also true for …
One Sentence You Should Never Say at Work
Our jobs can be a challenge amidst all the change that invariably is happening at our companies. Whether we are at a fast growing start-up, a huge corporation adapting to new market conditions and competitors or somewhere in between, odds are this is a reality of work.
No matter what your job, company or industry, …
Never Negotiate for Yourself
There is a simple reason for why you should never negotiate for yourself. It’s too hard to be objective. I’m suggesting you think like an agent.
It’s much easier to ask for what you want when you are negotiating for a 3rd party. Even if that third party is your pet goldfish.
Why a 3rd…Recipe For Success: Love What You Do!
I have been in the small business world for several decades as an educator, sales professional, entrepreneur. At many points, we face challenge, failure, triumph and success. One driver of perseverance, I have observed in those that endure and thrive, is a passion and deep belief in what they do, what their calling is and …
What Makes You Valuable
You are only as valuable as your last sale. You are only as valuable as your Rolodex.
Have you heard these lines before? Do you believe them? Do you live by them?
I hope you’ve heard of them, but I hope you haven’t based your career on them.
There are some that think what makes …
10 Tips for Trade Show Sponsors
Tradeshows serve a purpose. Tradeshows are also very expensive.
Trade Shows are the Most Expensive leads you’ll ever generate. Make sure you Do Events Right. The First Time and Every Time.
This post is for SPONSORS of booths at trade shows. Whether you are part of a global company and especially if you are part …