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I have been in a small Mastermind group for about four years. We’re all good friends and come together once a month for about 4 hours. I admit our structure is a bit loose in some strategic ways and, over the years, we have made changes to include stronger accountability and motivation. ...
Be yourself; no base imitator of another, but your best self. There is something which you can do better than another. Listen to the inward voice and bravely obey that. Do the things at which you are great, not what you were never made for. - Ralph Waldo Emerson When you don't feel that you have to be perfect to be accepted, when you are given the freedom to be yourself in every situation, when you can share your heart without risk of betrayal, when being together is more important than what you do ... that is when you're in the presence of a friend. - Unknown
I was introduced to the idea of “Giving an A” when reading The Art of Possibility by Rosamund Stone Zander and Benjamin Zander. I loved the concept! The authors point out that “the main purpose of grades is to compare one student against another.” They believe that ...
If you’re someone serious about growing your business, you know how important networking is as a tool to market your product and services. Today, networking can occur anywhere - at a formal event, a casual luncheon, online or at the supermarket. So, let me ask you - when asked, “What do you ...
What do you dream about? Do you have dreams of building a blockbuster business, material wealth, taking great vacations, writing the next bestseller, or contributing to the lives of others? Whatever dreams you have big or small, staying motivated can sometimes be a challenge. Initially, many ...
Are there some people or situations in your life that cause you to react with anger or feel frustration? Do you find yourself revisiting things that have happened in the past that are upsetting and keep ruminating over the events in your mind so that your emotions become intensified? I call that ...
This tip is also a personal development tip to having more happiness in your life. I was reminded by my good friend Kathleen Gage, master marketer, author, and speaker yesterday about the power of authenticity. In my own personal journey, being authentic is a core value. It’s exhausting to ...
If you’re someone serious about growing your business, you know how important networking is as a tool to market your product and services. Today, networking can occur anywhere - at a formal event, a casual luncheon, online or at the supermarket. So, let me ask you - when asked, “What do you ...
I’m chuckling about the BUZZ that has been generated on the movie “The Secret”. Everyone’s talking about it. Are you? The Laws of Attraction have been topics of conversations for decades and the concepts have been around for thousands of years. In a nutshell - you are the Source and Creator of ...
How often do you register for classes and courses that promise to share success strategies and secrets to help you grow your business? How many books and products do you buy with the hopes of learning from experts in the field? If they're successful, they must know things you don't know or you'd ...
I've had my own business since the mid 80's. If you're like me, you know that each day you must be putting efforts into marketing and growing your business. And, if you're the main support of your household, making money becomes serious business. And that might mean that your attitude and way ...
A few months ago my good friend Dale Kurow came on my radio show to talk about “Positioning Yourself for a Promotion”. We discussed specific steps people can take to position themselves to get noticed for a promotion. To lay the groundwork for a promotion, she talked about the importance of ...
Here are two stories that might sound familiar: A few years ago I had a client Bill (not his real name) who relocated to upstate NY to begin a new job. He was hired to clean up a dept that was losing money and was in need of strong leadership and focus. He went into the position with all sorts ...
These days, building your email database is a key strategy to grow your business, both online and offline. I don’t mean just focusing on having BIG numbers on your list; what you want to build is a quality database. How to do that? Here are three tips: 1. Participate in an affiliate campaign. ...
You’ve probably been thinking about where you are in your business and your life. You have, right? Now that you have a starting point you can focus on your destination. Where do you want to be in a year, five years, or ten years? In setting your sights for the future, be sure to identify the ...
In the last 21 years, I have coached and counseled thousands of people individually and in group/workshop formats to achieve dreams and reach goals. Staying self-motivated is a challenge for many; requiring decisions and action to sustain momentum. Most of the time, clients come to me because ...
A very dear friend of mine has had a helluva year. Over the past 12 months she has said goodbye to many relatives and close friends who have died been a support to others who have been diagnosed with serious illnesses. In a recent conversation as she was sobbing, she said, “This year has been so ...
Have you ever tried to get a bone away from a dog that is intent on hanging onto it? They sink their teeth into the bone and hold on. They chew on it can play with it for hours before walking away or burying it somewhere. That’s how I feel sometimes when I’m holding onto something ...
A few days ago I wrote a post called Happiness is a Decision. I decided to be more intentional in feeling more happiness everyday. How to do that? Well, I could look for things during the course of the day to be happy about, right? Actually, I had been doing that in between realizing I was ...
How often do you use money as a reason to say no when saying yes would improve your business and increase your happiness? I certainly have used money conce s as a reason to deny myself something that would be of value to me. Money fears have a very powerful affect on people and cause us to ...
I meet a lot of different people both socially and professionally. Being self -employed, I'm at many business mixers and networking events. Whether for professional reasons or casual conversation, the questio "What do you do?" comes up. The answer is usually your 30-60 second elevator speech... ...
During a coaching session last week, a client was beating herself up for something she judged as not being good enough. When I asked her the question, “What do you love about yourself?” there was dead silence. I waited. A minute or so later, she told me something she does well for others. Ok, ...
At the beginning of the year, you probably created your marketing and business plan along with your business vision, right? Perhaps getting more clients, building a blockbuster business, starting a new business, eliminating procrastination, improving your marketing efforts, generating affiliate ...
Believe it or not, having a successful mindset begins first in your head and then manifests into everything you do including the people you interact with - your friends, family, colleagues, business associates, clients and customers. Your mental attitude dictates whether you will be receptive ...
Let’s face it, staying motivated and inspired can be challenging especially when we get caught up in daily stressors. One of the books I keep handy for just those days is The Four- Fold Way by Angeles Arrien, PH.D. I LOVE THIS BOOK! The author is an anthropologist, author, educator, and ...
I’m sitting here writing this article with a big grin on my face because I feel happy. You might be wondering what happened to make me feel happy. Nothing. Not a thing. Zippo. I’m sitting here feeling gratitude and happiness. I just love feeling this way. A few years ago, I had Lionel ...
What’s your definition of success? The fact is that success means different things to each of us. Do you measure success by how much money you make, your possessions, or social status? You might count how blessed you are to have great friends, a happy marriage or peace of mind as successes to ...
I’m a big believe in surrounding yourself with great people. Quality relationships bring out your best, cheer you on when you need a boost, give you nudges and a kick in the pants when you are stuck. While all relationships might not be ideal, looking around at those who influence, ...
Have you ever tried to get a bone away from a dog that is intent on hanging onto it? They sink their teeth into the bone and hold on. They can play with it for hours before walking away or burying it somewhere. That’s how I feel sometimes when I’m holding onto something that I won’t release. I ...
Jenny & Erin from: http://jenny-and-erin.com/2007/09/win-a-25-gift-certificate/#comments, invited bloggers to answer these questions. How big of a role do habits play in your daily life? Do your habits typically form intentionally or unconsciously? What approaches have you found successful in ...
This tip is also a personal development tip to having more happiness in your life. I was reminded by my good friend Kathleen Gage, master marketer, author, and speaker yesterday about the power of authenticity. In my own personal journey, being authentic is a core value. It’s exhausting to ...
Coaching clients deal with their fear challenges comes up all the time as their number one hurdle when making change. Here are five tips I recommend to clients (and have personally integrated into my life). You may recognize many of them. Reminders can be a great thing because it is so easy to ...