Resources
Turn Problems into Opportunities
Like the glass half full/half empty scenario, there are those who look at situations and see obstacles, where others see only opportunities.
Principles for Connecting with Others
In Daniel Goleman’s best selling book Social Intelligence he concludes that the greatest successes in life aren’t usually the most talented or brain smart – the most successful are very good at communicating and connecting with people (socially intelligent).
How to work less for more
When I talk with business owners about building their business, I often get an interesting response…
Are you spending time with poor prospects?
All prospects are not created equally. Some are worth the continued investment of your time, resources and energy, while others will only sap your motivation, as well give you ample frustration .
The Importance of Delivery Mastery….
Customers return to buy from a business not only because they have a great product, but because they know that HOW to deliver the product as a trademark – what sets them apart from our competition.
Vision – the start of effective time management
As we begin our look at time management, it only makes sense to start with the end in mind. Why is that important?
>Integrated Strategic Planning
>Strategic Planning is the most important function of a CEO or business owner. It identifies where a company wants to be at a defined point of time in the future and what actions it is going to take to get there.
Converting Leads into Customers
One of the biggest tragedies I see in business is watching a business owner spend significant time and effort generating leads for their business, but then not acting on them in a logical, methodical, repeatable way to convert those leads into paying customers.
Word of Mouth – a key marketing strategy
As business owners, we enjoy doing what we do – after all, why would we set up in business at all if we didn’t?
Confronting Bad Worker Attitude
If you are a boss that relies on disciplinary memos to improve employees’ attitudes or performance you should know by now, it rarely works.
People Processes That Create Leverage
In this article we are building Leverage into our business through our People Processes.
Tips to Motivate Yourself
Do you struggle with making deadlines? Do you feel burnt out and tired all the time? Do you put tasks off?
Are Your Lead Generation Strategies a Powerful Parthenon or Leaning Tower of Pisa?
The Parthenon of ancient Greece was built over 2400 years ago with a total of 65 pillars in the design to provide the strength to endure unknown challenges.
Wanted More Leads
Most business owners assume that they must invest big budget amounts in new marketing campaigns in order to increase their lead generation.
Networking Like a Madman
Do you know – apart from referrals – networking is the best way to get a new client?
The Dangers of Comparing your success to others
[This article is an edited excerpt from the book Walking Through Walls: Practical Spirituality for an Impractical World, by Lee Jampolsky, Ph.D.]
Golden Rules of Marketing
These are the three Golden Rules of Marketing – the foundations of your business success.
I Would Rather Work at McDonalds…….
“I would rather work at McDonald’s than make cold calls!” Mary said.
A Lesson in Judging a Situation
A farmer once had a horse run away. His neighbors were quite sympathetic saying, “How awful for you.”
>4 Essentials of Leadership
>I remember a bumper sticker: “Either Lead or Follow—But Get Out of the Way!”
>Are you a reactive or creative leader?
>Good leaders, some experts say, are creative rather than reactive. In other words, they anticipate future demands & trends and make new products or tailor the ones they already have to suit that future.
Your Comfort Zone is Holding you Back
For most people their lives or business’ don’t get better because they don’t get better.
Feeling Successful
As a Business Coach, I talk to a lot of business owners in my day.
Setting the big Goal
Here is the million dollar question: why are you in business and what do you want to achieve from your business; in effect, what is your ultimate goal for you and your business?