Posts Tagged ‘Focus’
Watch Out for Burnout
“I wish I could go back and tell myself that not only is there no trade-off between living a well-rounded life and high performance, performance is actually improved when our lives include time for renewal, wisdom, wonder and giving. That would have saved me a lot of unnecessary stress, burnout and exhaustion.” ~Arianna Huffington Burnout…
Read More3 Tips to Survive and Grow Your Home-Based Business
The thought of working right in the comfort of your own home is exciting. You have no boss and you don’t have to worry about your work schedule because you can work at your most convenient time and you decide your own schedule. A home-based business offers many advantages to the family, as well. It’s…
Read MoreHow to Develop a Mindset for Success: Part 2
While trying to succeed in marketing or growing your business, it is essential to develop the right mindset. In the first part of this article, we explained how believing in yourself, cultivating patience, and learning to accept failure and criticism can help you foster the right attitude. Read on for the final important tips. Never…
Read MoreYour Customer’s Tennis Ball
My friend, branding authority, and Certified Go-Giver Speaker, Bill Ellis emailed me a great poster that showed a photo of some dogs—apparently at a museum for those of the canine persuasion—staring intently at a painting of a tennis ball. Now, personally, I can’t imagine the fascination held by a tennis ball. Though, obviously the dogs feel differently.…
Read MoreLeadership Development: 5 Special Qualities Shared by Courageous Leaders
There are many different aspects that make up the complex psyche of a true leader who passionately strives for success for both themselves and others. A leader has so many special qualities that it’s inspirational when you work with them. They possess an invisible aura that radiates confidence and challenges everyone around them to achieve…
Read MoreMindfulness in Business
A mind that is fast is sick. A mind that is slow is sound. A mind that is still is divine. ~Meher Baba As I said in last week’s column, I have just returned from walking over 450 miles on the Camino de Santiago in northern Spain. That experience taught me so many important lessons…
Read MoreGet Rid of Excess Baggage
The business schools reward difficult complex behavior more than simple behavior, but simple behavior is more effective. ~Warren Buffett Another lesson from my recent 450-mile trek on the Camino de Santiago in Spain is about baggage. As you might guess, when making this walk, you have to travel as light as you can to take…
Read More10 Tips to Keep Your Team Positive and Engaged
Keeping your team positive and engaged can be challenging. There will be times when it’s more difficult than others. Here are ten tips to help keep your team positive and focused on the task at hand: Your sales and customer service team are the primary customer contact for every business. What does their attitude say…
Read More3 Crucial Marketing Skills All Entrepreneurs Should Have
Why You Need to Love Your Business
