The 6 Secrets to Creating Strong Teams in Business
Have you noticed that many businesses rely on teams to get projects done? The ultimate goal for many companies is to have teams that can work together to efficiently accomplish the vision of the firm. The reality is, this doesn’t happen much of the time. Strong teams in business utilize six essential elements that make […]
Continue readingSocial Media: Get In, Get Out, and Get Back to Work!
Have you stopped to consider how much time you spend on social media platforms? Do you quickly lose track of time scrolling through your feeds? Do you worry you may be addicted to social media? You’re not alone. Many people get lost down the rabbit hole of Facebook, Instagram, or their media of choice. For […]
Continue readingMinimize Employee Turnover and Strengthen Your Business
Dale Carnegie, businessman and writer, made an eye-opening, and very accurate, observation when he said that employees don’t resign from their jobs, but they resign from those people they no longer want to work with. When one of your employees hands in their two-week notice to quit, everyone loses; however, your company suffers the most. […]
Continue reading5 Small Business Time Wasters and How to Fix Them
During some interviews for the Secret Sauce Conference back in 2015, I was asked by the press what I would have done differently if I could travel back in time and start over. Some also asked what my biggest mistake was at the beginning of my business. As Steve Jobs used to say, “You can […]
Continue readingWhat You Should Know About Working with Baby Boomers
Working with baby boomers may seem a little intimidating, especially if there is a large age gap. If you take a look at the various generations across the past century, the one that is probably the most notable after the “The Great Generation” is that of the Baby Boomers. This generation was born after World […]
Continue reading5 Ways to Influence with Leadership Presence
Why do some people stand out as a leader? Why do THEY have the ability to influence and persuade others in almost any context – while others don’t? Those that do, have what I call the X Factor or leadership presence. Think about this example from pop culture: when Prince William married Princess Kate, there were […]
Continue readingDelegate and Simplify Your Small Business Life
One of the discoveries you’ve probably made as an entrepreneur is how quickly your plate fills up…and that you can’t always keep up. I’m asked most often what tasks a new business person should delegate first. Basically, you want to consider your strengths and weaknesses. Face it. You definitely have strengths that make you good […]
Continue reading6 Simple Tricks to Get your Creative Energy Flowing
Recently I received a message from a client telling me that he was leaving his office to mix up his energy and get himself refocused. It was a strategy we had talked about. One that could help him get the creative juices flowing once again. I don’t blame him. People think being an entrepreneur is […]
Continue readingWhat You Should Know About Working with Millennials
When you think of working with Millennials, does the term “narcissistic” come to mind? Are you tempted to write off this generation as being unprofessional? Millennials act similarly to previous generations. Yet, there are a few unique traits to this up and coming group, such as: Many have a high level of self-confidence not only […]
Continue readingA Guaranteed Method to Achieve Your Business Goals
Looking for a method that can help you achieve your business goals? Successful business people and entrepreneurs rely on a variety of tools, strategies and methods as they grow and succeed in their business. There is one that has proven to be one of the top ten most successful methods in my toolbox. I call […]
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