If what we see is what we get, what are you seeing? Is the picture/vision of you and your company big? Or small? Do you see your company as a major player? Or just one of many? Do you see your business on a global scale? A national scale? A regional scale? Or a local...
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How to Eliminate Fear from Decision-Making
How often do you find yourself hesitating or fearful when there’s a critical decision in front of you—and you have to make a decision—and let’s say that decision has to be made in the next five minutes? If you’re like most leaders (and if...
read moreThe Cost of Leadership
If given the choice between buying a book entitled, “The Cost of Leadership” or “How to Be a Highly Successful Leader in Just Twenty Minutes a Day,” which would you buy? Based on current book sales, the later would cream the former. However,...
read moreAre You Letting the Calendar Hinder Your Behavior?
Over the past few weeks I’ve noticed two distinctly different kinds of behavior among my clients. Which one is more true of you? Hustle (you’re close to your goal for the year and can almost reach out and touch it—which means you’re in hyper drive trying to close a...
read moreIs There a Business Case for Gratitude?
As we get ready to celebrate Thanksgiving here in the US, you can almost palpably feel a sense of joy and relief in conversations with most people. Though many still have to work, the majority of Americans have a few days off to be with family and friends. The thought...
read moreThe First Sale Is To Yourself
When you wake up in the morning, how excited are you about your work and what you offer to the world? Are you jazzed because you’re absolutely confident that what you have to say/offer is something of great value that other people desperately need or want? Or do you...
read moreMy Favorite Steve Jobs Quotes on Life and Work
Like most I’m saddened by the loss of Steve Jobs. I’ve been an Apple fan since 1982 when a professor from Michigan State, Norm Bell, gave me the opportunity to play on the Lisa (the precursor to the Mac). As I thought about how to best honor Steve and his...
read moreWhat’s Your Hustle Factor?
If you want to grow your business faster this year (or this week), you’ll want to watch the following video because the number that this question generates will determine just about everything for your business (or organization) this year. So watch and apply!...
read moreIs Your Imagination Hindering Your Business?
I’m not talking about the imagination you use to create new products, services, and/or experiences. I’m talking about the imagination you use every day in your interactions with other people—customers, employees, vendors or potential clients—that may be holding you...
read moreHow Passionate Are You About What You’re Doing?
On a scale of 1-10 (10 = high), how passionate are you about the kind of work you’re doing? And then secondly, again on a scale of 1-10, how passionate are you about the projects you’re currently working on? Now, I know this may sound like “soft stuff”, but if you do...
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