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How Asking Questions Leads to Success

Mar 10, 2016 By Fran Tarkenton

I have often said that I have never had an original idea. I can’t speak for anyone else, but in my life everything I’ve learned has come from what I see, what I hear, and what I read. But above all, I like to learn from watching and listening, so I make a point of […]

Filed Under: Best Practices Tagged With: Learning, Relationships

This Tip from Oprah Will Help You Take Control of Your Success

Mar 5, 2015 By Fran Tarkenton

We have to look at every little detail of what we do in our business, and in our lives. Do not overlook anything. And one of the most important little details is YOU.

Filed Under: Best Practices Tagged With: Accountability, Fran Tarkenton, Motivation

How to Strike and Sustain a Successful Partnership

Feb 16, 2015 By Fran Tarkenton

Business partnerships usually emerge from mutual self-interest. When both sides win, the relationship thrives. However, there’s a fine line between self-interest and selfishness.

Filed Under: Relationships Tagged With: Collaboration, Fran Tarkenton, Partnerships

3 Business Myths People Should Stop Believing

Jan 20, 2015 By Fran Tarkenton

For years we’ve been told by “experts” that there are certain all-encompassing principles that will get you through the bad times and make your business a success.

Filed Under: Best Practices Tagged With: Communication, Fran Tarkenton, Leadership, Mistakes, Personal Outlook, Value

5 Everyday Habits to Be More Successful

Dec 23, 2014 By Fran Tarkenton

I’ve always found that the most successful thing I’ve done in business is to establish great morning habits that get me energized and focused for the rest of the day.

Filed Under: Personal Readiness Tagged With: Engagement, Fran Tarkenton, Personal Outlook

Don’t Get Complacent!

Dec 17, 2014 By Fran Tarkenton

When any entity becomes dysfunctional, it all boils down to the same root causes: a blame game where nothing gets done, and everyone getting locked into complacency about the way things are.

Filed Under: Innovation Tagged With: Accountability, Engagement, Fran Tarkenton, Innovation, Reinvention, Transparency

How to Bounce Back from Crushing Defeat

Dec 10, 2014 By Fran Tarkenton

As a record-making quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings in the 1970s, I led my team to three Super Bowls in a span of only four years. In case you hadn’t heard, I lost all three of them.

Filed Under: Best Practices Tagged With: Failure, Fran Tarkenton, Learning, Mistakes, Reinvention

This One Quality Distinguishes All Top Performers

Dec 3, 2014 By Fran Tarkenton

My mantra is this: People have to talk to people; we have to share ideas. But it starts with your wanting to ask questions, your being curious so that you can stay ahead of that curve.

Filed Under: Innovation Tagged With: Fran Tarkenton, Learning, Personal Outlook

Adjusting Your Marketing Focus

Nov 26, 2014 By Fran Tarkenton

When you started your business, you entered the marketplace ready to solve a specific problem. It’s the whole point of any business, really — to help people by providing a solution to a someone’s problem.

Filed Under: Marketing Plans Tagged With: Customer Segmentation, Fran Tarkenton, Market Segmentation, Marketing Plan

4 Success Strategies I Took from the NFL to My Business

Nov 20, 2014 By Fran Tarkenton

If football taught me anything about business, it’s that you win the game one play at a time. It’s an analogy I’ve used in the past. As a small business owner and entrepreneur, I face many of the same challenges I did on the field and I use similar strategies for tackling them.

Filed Under: Best Practices Tagged With: Analytics, Data, Failure, Fran Tarkenton, Planning, Team

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