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 […]
Focus
Your 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. […]
Leadership 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 […]
Mindfulness 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 […]
Get 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 […]
10 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 […]
3 Crucial Marketing Skills All Entrepreneurs Should Have
As an entrepreneur, I wear many hats. I’m my company’s chief accountant, salesperson, strategist and product-builder. I’m responsible for making sure that my business stays thriving six months and six years from now. It’s exhausting, scary and highly rewarding—all at once.
Why You Need to Love Your Business
If you are running a business, you are certainly not alone. There are roughly 28 million people just like you across the country, doing everything in their power to provide their customers with the very best products and services in their respective industries.
Presence
Often when we think about “Presence,” we think about a person’s bearing or how they present themselves. There are some people who seem to have tremendous presence.
Focus: Why Your Small Business Needs It
For small businesses, most especially, focus is very vital, because it is where the future of the company depends. When a company loses its focus, it loses its power.
