Do your meetings destroy morale? Do your staff members suffer a slow “death by meeting?” Meetings, whether face-to-face or electronic, are entrenched in business culture. We feel we need to keep people informed, and solicit input, feedback and buy-in. We feel meetings build morale. But do they? Are your meetings building morale or tearing down…
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What can we learn from the past several days, about hurricanes, humanity, and business? Lessons come from everywhere. We witness an outpouring of humanity, and are heartened. And we see the tragic impact of extreme weather conditions, and are sobered. As events unfold, what lessons can we learn from the powers of nature in action?…
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A strategic network is a powerful tool to boost your career and ignite business growth. Professional colleagues, working together, can create synergies and opportunities far beyond the capabilities of any one individual. Power partners can make introductions, open doors, lend expertise and offer critical insights. Business is a team sport. No one can be an expert…
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The eclipse was amazing, and as we settle back into the routine, what leadership insights can we take away? Lessons from the Eclipse: We become caught up in the everyday, and lose perspective on the greater picture. Leadership is a process of continuous learning. Consider the following reflections from our shared eclipse experience. Being at…
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What are your professional and business ethics? What will you do, and won’t do, and under what circumstances? In life, things are often convoluted. There are extenuating circumstances, and nuances that truly blur the line between absolute right and absolute wrong. Sometimes the choice is between two evils, and even the lesser of the two…
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How can you trigger sales? Do you wish you had a magic wand to trigger sales? Sometimes, life is just not fun. You can have everything technically in place, and sales can be in the gutter. And if you’re a fearful seller, you can think it’s the end of the world. Your marketing strategy can…
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In business, integrity can be a hazy concept. You might affirm your actions and decisions are just, honorable and justified. You might see yourself as the model employer. Yet to an outside observer, and sometimes to society at large, these noble thoughts and actions might be seen as manipulative, biased and self-serving. The universe is…
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Tough decisions are a part of business. While most days go by in a haze of moderate activity, sometimes you are up against the wall. There is a decision in which someone or something will be damaged, hurt or destroyed. There are going to be winners and losers. And the decision falls to you. So…
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Power networking builds; thoughtless networking destroys. Visibility in person and online can attract customers, supporters and affiliates. But the wrong actions or the wrong communications can at best make your efforts useless. More likely, the unknowing steps you take can damage your business and tarnish your personal reputation. Beyond the basics, networking adheres to unwritten…
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In business, smart decisions can save grief in the present, and launch you into the future. On the other hand, just one poor decision can plunge you into a never-ending, frustrating morass. Your reputation, your effectiveness and potentially your career depend on your decisions. Bad Decisions Run Deep What was the last really bad decision you…
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