Ever get so caught up looking for how you can save time, make more time and stretch the little amount of time you do have…? Welcome to the life of a seasoned entrepreneur.
In every business, there are things and tasks you do over and over again.
18
Dec
6 Ways to Build Your Influence & Leadership
So, you want to build your influence, thought leadership and business? Glamorous selfies along with quotes said by other people will do absolutely nothing to help you build any of that.
If you want to build real influence, show people your mind – not your selfie.
Instead, show people how you think, what you think, and how those thoughts can make a difference. Seek to influence others by adding value, instead of trying to be an influencer.
11
Dec
Loyalty Like Sunshine
Let’s talk loyalty 101 – are you loyal to your clients and vice versa? If you’re not entirely sure how to answer this, ask yourself these questions:
- Do I see my clients and pay attention to them?
- Do I deliberately reach out and check in on them?
- Am I usually too busy to take the time to care enough to look?
13
Nov
How To Change Your Life: Be Brave
So, you want to be brave and change your life?
In Shad Helmstetter’s book, What to Say When You Talk to Your Self
23
Oct
Stop Throwing Money At Your Business Problems
We’ve got to stop throwing money at business problems as our first response. Why? Every business goes through cycles of change and different phases as the business grows – and we need to know where we’re at.
You begin as a start-up, and you’re often a one-person show for a while. But as your business grows, you move into needing a team to support you when there is more to do than time available.
16
Oct
It’s Not All About The Money
He threw his arms up in the air and said, “No! That’s not why I did it! I didn’t do it for the money!”
We were getting ready to disembark very early from our cruise ship on the last day – when we discovered there was a problem with the bridge. There was a small group of people waiting and the crew told us it might take a few minutes to fix.
So, my husband went off in search of coffee for us while we waited. Of course, two minutes after my husband left, they fixed the problem.
02
Oct
Deaf or Distracted: The Enemies Of Active Listening
When was the last time you were aware you were using active listening or giving your full attention to one task or person at a time? Hard to say, right?
I was confronted with my lack-of-listening on a recent trip to Europe:
I woke up, rolled over and, in a moment, everything changed.
Have you ever scrolled mindlessly on your phone (guilty!) or surfed the web on your computer and, when someone says something to you, you “Huh?” them?
07
Aug
Leaders Are Readers
Reading is critical to your success and development as a human being and in your business. To put it simply: leaders are readers.
Learning doesn’t stop when you get that diploma or settle into a job. Your development matters, and that’s why I’m a huge advocate for self-education and ongoing learning.
