“When the going gets tough, the tough get going”
This often repeated quotation, attributed to Joseph P. Kennedy, is one that is very applicable to today. When we hear that things are not good or when things start to slow down, many people make it worse by getting into a negative thought pattern. It is very easy not be positive. Negative thinking allows us […]
10 Ways to Produce more Results in 2009
If you are concerned with how you are going to produce more and better results in 2009, then you need to begin with taking action now. It all starts with a positive attitude. Commit to 2009 being successful and then go out and make it happen. Below are steps to consider in your action plan: […]
Strategic Use of Time
We live in a 24 / 7 world. We live in an instant world. We live in a world where some people live time zones way from where they work. We carry our computer and phone with us wherever we go. In fact, the first thing people say to a group these days is […]
Failure to Communicate
“What we have here is a failure to communicate.” These words were spoken in the movie Cool Hand Luke and today we hear them repeated over and over. The reason we remember this statement is that we can all relate and we clearly understand what it means. How many times have you thought, when faced […]
What does it take to be a good leader in life and business?
Wisdom is one of the primary characteristics of an outstanding leader – leaders have an insatiable curiosity for discovering and learning new things. Leadership and learning go together. If you have determined that your learning is behind the curve, then recommit yourself to seeking it out at every opportunity, in every conversation, around every corner. […]
Six Steps to Sales Success
Every sale involves no less than six ( 6) steps. You must complete each step in order to insure a successful outcome. Step 1- Meet someone new. Even if you have been doing business with a company for a long time, you had to meet some one new to begin the relationship. Step 2- Establish […]
Staying Focused
To get better results we must stay focused on the goal. How often have you heard or said: Times are tough The economy is bad There is not enough time Our prices are too high We need more customers or prospects Our competition has a better product If we accepted those excuses for not […]
Time Conscious Attitude
We all have the same 24 hours in a day. The quantity of time does not change. There are always sixty seconds in a minute, sixty minutes in a hour. So how can you find an extra hour? The answer is to manage the time that you have available. It is about our perception of […]
Effective Management is based on Cooperation not Coercion
Many managers (owners) have the authority to make decisions and manage their business. They also believe that they have the power. Unfortunately, they are working under a misconception. There is a vast difference between having the authority to manage and having the power to manage. Authority according to the dictionary is the ability to exercise […]
What is a Certified Business Coach?
A Certified Business Coach is a person who has had formal training in the process of coaching clients in many aspects of business. This person has many years of experience in the business world and is trained in how to help their client improve in all aspects of their business and personal life. The coach […]