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Entrepreneurs – What Wakes You Up in the Morning? It’s Probably Not Thinking of Writing a Book!

Entrepreneurs in most cases should not write a book just for promoting his or her business. Many authors may disagree – but in most cases books won’t generate sales of the core business compared to spending time with existing customers and new prospects. An entrepreneur (especially before making a profit) should not have time to write a book, but after success or failures many will write books to offer insights to the next generation of entrepreneurs. A few recent examples include Jeff Bezos – Amazon founder, Tony Hsieh – Zappos founder and Howard Schultz –Starbucks leader.

Self Management Not Just Time Management for 2016

Productivity and time management continue to be topics discussed non-stop through forums, google searches and DIY Youtube video’s. There is very little new in the area of time management and […]

The Two Words, “What if?”

The simple question, two words that if said separately don’t have much power. Combining them to “What if “might create fear, failure, the worst outcomes, but on the other side it may open success in the power of your thoughts. If you are a business owner, mother, father, student, investor or athlete, what affect could asking these simple words have on you and your daily interactions?

Scripting and Rehearsing Your Message

One of the most important skills in life is to clearly communicate a message. It could be in social settings, business presentations, speaking in front of group, sales pitch or a new job interview. The challenge is to keep it to the point with a clear simple message.

The SIMPLE Magic of a 3×5 Index Card

Great Leaders are Great Speakers. Have you ever considered writing down a few keywords on 3×5 index cards to trigger memories of your great stories? I find this to be very effective in business and as many of my colleagues know, I always have index cards with me (and laminated)! Many of my laminated goal cards will just include a picture only and no text.

How To Do a Digital Detox

The term digital detox continues to be discussed every year as a must do activity especially as everything we do in life becomes more and more connected. We are evolving into the Jetsons world (the TV series). Ask yourself the following question, “How many people do you know that don’t have a smart phone?

Write An Exceptional Post-Sale Auto-Responder Message

WRITE AN EXCEPTIONAL POST-SALE AUTO-RESPONDER MESSAGE

Dale Carnegie’s Sales Idea – It Works

Dale Carnegie was considered the authority in building relationships when he originally wrote How To Win Friends & Influence People in 1936. It has sold more than 15 million copies worldwide and a book that I read every single year in January. My copy is well read to say the least – if anything it’s a common sense reminder to focus on building “real” two-way relationships and sincerely being interested in other people.

5 Results of Controversy in Your Business for 2016

Creating controversy in your business, passions, life, and impact on the world will get you noticed – that’s a certainty. There are advantages and disadvantages but speaking your voice and asking the question “Why?” may offer breakthroughs in your business and thinking mindset.

2016 – Fearless Exploration and Accountability Goals

We all know it’s that time of the year as everyone is talking about 2016 and new goals, challenges, etc. Consider spending some time over the next few days to examine what went according to plan and what did not.

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