Mindset

6 Habits Thought Leaders Should Get Used To

As an entrepreneur myself, I’m always on the lookout for words of wisdom from fellow innovators.  Looking to the rule breakers (who often evolve into rule makers) for ways to...

How Long Will Today’s Fad Be Popular?

The pet rock lasted about 6 months, albeit over 1.5 million pet rock sold. The Chuck Taylor All Star sneaker from Converse has been a fad since the 1930’s and...

Deal With A Difficult Client Using These 8 Strategies

We all have ‘em – you know, the folks who make you cringe when you see that they’re calling.  The ones who drain your energy, criticize everything, and are slow...

9 Ways To Get Your Team To Support An Idea They Hate

We’ve all been there – you’re introducing a new initiative or making a change in your company, and you know that your staff’s not going to be thrilled.   Sure, you’re...

Marketing Through Your Customers

We all know an effective marketing campaign can be the key that unlocks the door to a world of new customers.  The trouble is that consumers are buried under a...

Improve Your Leadership Skills in 10 Unexpected Ways

John F. Kennedy once said, “Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other.” And, as an entrepreneur, it is important to remember that! Running your own business takes being a...

Give It All Away, Increase Sales

Want an easy way to start increasing your sales figures? No problem. Start giving it all away. Of course, I don’t mean your product or service! I mean give away...

The Difference Between Speaking To Customers Vs. Speaking To Friends: There Isn’t One.

A funny and wise Dr. Seuss once said, “Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.” Such...

7 Steps To Looking Good Without Bragging

Bragging existed long before the Internet was invented. But with the rise of the Internet and social media there’s been a rise in the “Look at me! Me, me, me,”...

First To The Field, Last To Leave

e of the most famed football players of all time is wide receiver Jerry Rice. Famous for his work ethic, Rice was practicing running routes the day after his team...

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