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Keys to Business Success

The Biggest Problem with No Isn’t the No

Dec 3, 2013 By Bob Burg

One thing that keeps a potentially great entrepreneur or salesperson from succeeding is the word “no.” Hearing that word endlessly when just starting out can be debilitating—but, not necessarily for the reason we might think.

Filed Under: Personal Readiness Tagged With: Bob Burg, Failure, Getting Started, Keys to Business Success

5 Fatal Flaws in Your Productivity and Time Management Strategy

May 28, 2013 By Susan Baroncini-Moe

If you’ve ever looked at your watch and wondered where the day went; if you’ve ever had a list of things to do and haven’t accomplished much on that list in your week; if you’ve ever thought, “I have too many things to do and not enough hours in the day”—then you most likely have fatal flaws in your productivity and time management strategy.

Filed Under: Best Practices Tagged With: Establishing Priorities, Keys to Business Success, Mistakes, Planning, Productivity, Social Media

Maximize Your Giving by Avoiding Takers

May 22, 2013 By BizCoachingOnDemand.com

The difference between givers who climb the success ladder and those who struggle comes in who they do their giving to. The most successful givers are strategic when they give: they will give generously to fellow givers as well as to takers, but they will be very cautious about giving to takers.

Filed Under: Business Coach Tagged With: Culture, Establishing Priorities, Keys to Business Success, Leadership, Personal Outlook, Relationships

The Combination That Gives Solopreneurs a Great Chance to Succeed

May 14, 2013 By Larry Keltto

If you have passion, talent, and a market, then the odds of solopreneurial success are high. But what if you don’t have all three? What combinations will work and which ones won’t?

Filed Under: Best Practices Tagged With: Business Plan, Business Training, Developing an Idea, Keys to Business Success, Motivations, Overcoming Obstacles, Product Development, Sole Proprietors, Solopreneur

5 Essential Characteristics That Differentiate Leaders from Managers

Apr 24, 2013 By Bill Hogg

Often people use the terms leaders and managers interchangeably. But nothing could be further from the truth! There are numerous characteristics that differentiate leaders from managers. While some of the differences are subtle, others are distinct and easily recognized.

Filed Under: People Skills Tagged With: Culture, Keys to Business Success, Leadership, Managing Employees, Personal Outlook, Transparency

Maximize Your Giving by Avoiding Takers

Apr 12, 2013 By Fran Tarkenton

The difference between givers who climb the success ladder and those who struggle comes in who they do their giving to. The most successful givers are strategic when they give: they will give generously to fellow givers as well as to takers, but they will be very cautious about giving to takers.

Filed Under: Relationships Tagged With: Culture, Establishing Priorities, Keys to Business Success, Leadership, Personal Outlook, Relationships

Helping Others Is the Greatest Motivator

Apr 10, 2013 By BizCoachingOnDemand.com

A sense of service to our customers, our prospects, and our business partners is the greatest source of motivation that exists. So many people approach situations looking to see, “What’s in it for me?” and then wonder why they can’t find good partners, why there are no strong relationships. When you make it about the other person, when you start by looking to build a genuine relationship and don’t worry about selling anything or getting your “fair share,” then you build a powerful connection. And in the long run, that will come back to you tenfold.

Filed Under: Business Coach Tagged With: Culture, Customer Experience, Customer Service, Establishing Priorities, Keys to Business Success, Leadership, Managing Employees, Networking, Personal Outlook, Philosophy, Relationships, Solving Problems

Traits of Great Leaders

Apr 9, 2013 By BizCoachingOnDemand.com

Leaders come in all shapes and sizes. They can be found in all different places. Francesca Zambello is the artistic director of the Washington National Opera, and her advice about leadership is just as true in business as it is in the creative fields.

Filed Under: Business Coach Tagged With: Culture, Keys to Business Success, Leadership, Mistakes, Personal Outlook, Philosophy

Why Giving Is More Powerful than Getting

Mar 28, 2013 By Matt Tarkenton

It’s not about you. That’s the secret that every person needs to learn in business—it’s not about you. It’s about helping others, about putting what other people need ahead of what you want. The secret to business is providing value to your customers, not looking for ways to make money for yourself.

Filed Under: Relationships Tagged With: Communications, Customer Experience, Customer Loyalty, Keys to Business Success, Leadership, Networking, Personal Outlook, Relationships, Solving Problems, Value

When Less Is More

Mar 8, 2013 By Chris Barnes

When it comes to running a successful business, the things you do matter. But perhaps just as important are the things we decide not to do. Identifying what activities to put in each category helps productivity, efficiency, and overall effectiveness.

Filed Under: Personal Readiness Tagged With: Establishing Priorities, Keys to Business Success, Mistakes, Overcoming Obstacles, Philosophy, Planning, Solving Problems

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Leading With Gratitude, by Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton
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Working From Home: Making the New Normal Work For You, by Karen Mangia
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Blue Collar Cash: Love Your Work, Secure Your Future, by Ken Rusk
Guidance to those who want to skip the student loans and 4 years and pursue blue-collar careers that lead to success, from someone who did it.

Making Conversation, by Fred Dust
When work meetings become joyless time suckers, here’s advice for conversations designed to move things forward with clarity and context.

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