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ARE YOU RUNNING AND BUSINESS OR BUSYNESS?
I’ve coached many entrepreneurs over the years, and they all have one thing in common; they confuse being BUSY with being PRODUCTIVE. Sound familiar? Have you ever found yourself caught in that battle of busy with someone? Each of you fighting to prove who is the...
ARE YOU A CONTROL FREAK?
Being a control freak isn’t a good thing. In fact, some might call it downright annoying. Excuses are made for it: “I can’t help it!” some say. “That’s just the way I am!” others would say. But, ya know what? That’s not altogether true. You know when you are...
ARE YOU DELEGATING TO THE RIGHT PEOPLE?
Have you ever delegated a project to someone only to find out they weren’t able to handle the task? One of the top pitfalls when delegating is choosing the wrong person for the task. This can take delegating from a life-saver to a slow and painful death. ...
Six Lessons For Every Leadership Style
In my experience as an entrepreneur and coach of business executives, I've seen that great leaders can at times be treated as if they're invisible. Not many people see what goes on behind the scenes to create and shape new leaders, whether you're in charge of a team...
CAN YOU PERSUADE WITHOUT MANIPULATING?
People who are effective in sales, persuade, they do not, I repeat, do not manipulate. But really, what is the difference between the two? Aren’t they the same? A challenging question isn’t it? But a good one. LET’S LOOK AT THE FACTS Whether you are...
5 STEPS TO GETTING THE FEEDBACK YOU NEED FROM YOUR TEAM
What is your best asset as a Leader? Is it money? Power? Guess again. It’s your team! Those faithful and loyal bodies that show up everyday to contribute to your bottom line. But, have you ever taken the time to listen to what they have to say about your business? So,...
6 High-Yield New Year’s Resolutions Every Leader Should Make
Started making New Year’s resolutions? If you haven’t yet, you’re already late. Did you know that you are 42% more likely to reach your goals in the New Year if you write them down? What are you waiting for? Here are my top 6 resolutions that every...
Perfection Or Excellence? One Is Myth, And One Is Reality
Harriet Braiker is often quoted as having said, “Striving for excellence motivates you; striving for perfection is demoralizing.” So which one do you aspire to attain? Some people are foolish in thinking that excellence and perfection are the same, while the truth is...
HOW TO BUILD A SUPERSTAR TEAM
Let’s face it, we all want a team of winners! Productive, interested, dedicated members who deliver on time and on budget. If only it were as easy as asking for it. It takes a lot of planning and structure to develop a Superstar Team! Let’s start with...
3 STEPS FOR IMPROVING TEAM COMMUNICATION IN THE WORKPLACE
Good communication with your team members can make or break your business. Investing time and energy to get a team that is transparent, collaborative and up to the task of working together is ultimately the success of the business. Stimulating awareness and knowledge...
Emotional Intelligence in Leadership
Learning How to Be More Aware What does a "Perfect Leader," mean to you? Are you picturing someone who is always calm, no matter what problems he's facing? Or maybe someone easy to talk to and actively listens? Is this Perfect Leader someone who has the complete...
8 COMMON DELEGATION PITFALLS AND HOW TO AVOID THEM
Delegating is the key to a successful business and what sets bosses apart from true leaders. The hardest part? Knowing when to let go. Are you delegating tasks, then find yourself nervous, hovering over your team making sure they do it right? Well, if they don’t do...
What Makes You A Different Kind Of Leader?
Let’s face it: We’re all engaged in a rat race. We want to make our mark, to be known for something, forever competing, chasing, challenging, outthinking, outpacing and outdoing the next guy. Why? Because if you think outside the box, it will make you stand out and...
The Real Difference Between True And Fake Leadership
“If serving is below you, then leadership is beyond you." - Unknown Regrettably, in the world we live in today, we are constantly assessing and revising who we can look to for leadership and unmistakably come up short. Where have all the leaders gone? When did such...
How You Should Really Be Measuring Success
“Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value.” - Albert Einstein Are you successful? What defines success to you? Is it what people say about you, or what you think about yourself? It seems that we are all in pursuit of what success represents to each of us...
Has Your Passion Been With You All Along?
“Inside each and every one of us is one true authentic swing. Something we were born with. Something that's ours and ours alone. Something that can't be taught to you or learned. Something that got to be remembered.” -- The Legend of Bagger Vance Here you are, all of...
‘Could I Do This On My Own?’: A Look Inside The Mind Of A Frustrated Executive
I again woke up this morning at 6 a.m. While half asleep, I turned on the television to hear the latest tragedies going on in the world, waiting for the smell of coffee to create that well-needed explosion in my head that tells me, "Another day at the office, can’t...
What Stops You From Being Productive?
What Stops You From Being Productive? Lots of things get in our way when we are trying to be productive. Most of these are easy to spot and tend to boil down to being distracted from our goals. We want to get something done, but the dog needs to go to the vet. The...
Why High Risk Lead To High Gain?
There are many myths and facts about investing. Some pseudo facts are that, high return investments are risky and low risk investments are safe. The truth is, there isn’t any exact curve that’ll give risks as a function of return. Low return investments can be very...
Surviving Office Relocation
One of the major problems of a growing business is the need for expansion or even relocation. The company would be faced on opening up a new branch, remodeling the present office, and relocating to a bigger office space. When a business to be suddenly interrupted by...
Interesting Types Of Recognition
Especially when they are new to the business, people see their position in the company as fragile. They often need signs other than formal appraisals and skills inventories to help them to feel accepted and appreciated. Providing your staff with a diverse range of...
Hiring the Best – Interviewing Strategies that WORK!
In today’s competitive environment, hiring has increasingly become a key link in establishing and maintaining your company’s edge. By attracting and hiring the best people, your company can move quickly and grow steadily. On the flip side, however, poor hires cost you...
How to Protect Yourself from Meetings
You just checked your computer and (surprise) someone has scheduled you for a meeting. Now what? You had planned to work on a project - and this meeting promises to be a repeat of the last one, which was a long painful discussion of unrelated ideas, stories, and...
How to Make Money By Becoming A Commercial Cleaning Consultant
With a large boom of new businesses over the past 5 years cleaning consultants are making a lot of money. What is a cleaning consultant? A cleaning consultant is a person that analyzes a companies cleaning expenditures and recommends ways to save money on their...
