Through four tele-summits in 2013 and 2014 that I hosted, I interviewed amazing entrepreneurs about their systems, their struggles and...
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Guilty or Not? In a long career in business, I’ve heard it all. Sometimes it’s just astonishing what comes out...
The term thought Leadership was first used in 1994 by Joel Kurtzman, former editor-in-chief of Strategy & Business. Its purpose back then was to identify prospective interview subjects whose business ideas warranted media coverage. Since then, companies and their creative services agencies have used the term as a way to...
2 major reasons why small businesses and startups fail in . Entrepreneurs never start out thinking their business will fail....
Do you really know how productive you are? Sure, you get stuff done. The end of the day comes around...
Last week, a marketing executive told me his company decided not to use our writing and media outreach services because the firm preferred to do business locally. I scratched my head when I heard this comment, knowing that my prospect sells its software internationally. Imagine what it would be like...
Why communicating effectively and building relationships is still vital for success, even in the digital age. In a previous era,...
Did you know that your body language directly affects your life and career success? It’s true. In an experiment with...
Creativity brings thoughts of artists, however it’s a talent that could add value to anyone who takes the time to refine the skill. Cognitive psychologist Robert J. Sternberg defines creativity as “the process of producing something that is both original and worthwhile.” Here are a few easy ways you can build and...
The five most annoying business cliches and phrases to avoid. It is what it is, so don’t drink the Kool-Aid...
It was a short flight from Greensboro NC to Chicago IL. In the seat next to me, the woman explained...
There is never a second chance to make a first impression, especially in a competitive business environment. Companies that want to deliver an experience that supports the corporate brand and represents its values need to start at the first point of contact: the telephone answering system. How many times have...
Many people that sell their time to create an income struggle to do things that don’t create revenue because, after...
Sales professionals searching for insight into prospective clients would be wise to think of themselves as detectives. The more research...
It’s unrealistic to think that we can live without modern technology and the frustrations it causes in our lives. As stressful as technology might be, dealing with the latest innovative technology and digital tools is part of your day-to-day activities. Technology enables constant communication and the expectation that we should...
What often leads to inaction, and how to overcome it. Did you know that the best-seller self-help book, “How To...
What to do when you are rich and bored? You are successful. You worked hard for years with laser focus...
During the late 1960s, Stanford University psychology professor Walter Mischel began a series of exciting experiments that tested people’s ability to exert self-control and resist the urge for instant gratification. Essentially, a four-year-old child would get brought to a room where some treat got provided – sometimes a marshmallow, sometimes a...
Throughout my career in human resources, I have heard several managers and business owners say “I am here to run...
There have been many remarkable leaders who have done remarkable things throughout history. As different as they were and are, a majority...
