Sacrifices…The Name of the Game?
It seems as though in order to get to where you want to be, you must sacrifice certain aspects of your life for a short period of time. And yet, while you give up certain things, you gain a whole lot more. For me, I always like a challenge. So while I have to give [...]
Strengths and Weaknesses – The Truth About You
Due to the great success of this article that I wrote and published on EzineArticles.com back in February, I thought I would share it here on my blog as well. I have also included a short video clip of Marcus Buckingham talking about strengths and weaknesses, like only he can do. Enjoy! Strengths and Weaknesses [...]
The Warrior Mindset
In each and every one of us, there is a desire to make a difference in this world. Whichever medium we choose, by being involved in an organization or starting a new business, the passion and desire drives us to be the best and to make the biggest impact possible. For entrepreneurs, it can be [...]
6 Crucial Building Blocks of Success
Success, in any event, is made up of a collection of smaller events built on top of one another. Success, is not, like some people think, luck. Through research, life experiences, trial and error, I have found six crucial building blocks that when used can lead to success. 1. Have A Clear Goal It is [...]
Slightly Off Topic…Some Thoughts
This post is slightly off my main topic of business development, branding and identity. I say slightly because it is still connected, yet is on a personal level. While the economic downturn has caused and continues to cause damage around the world, I still choose to see the world as a positive place. From this [...]
Herb Cohen: You Can Negotiate Anything
I have just finished reading a book that will literally change your life and your business. The legendary Herb Cohen writes in a storytelling way, which allows the reader to understand the concepts and strategies of negotiation which he explains. I cannot express enough how important interpersonal skills, selling your ideas, and coming up with [...]
The Natural Learner- Why Being Curious Matters
Are you curious about the world? Do you find yourself researching new topics, making discoveries and linking them to how you live your life, run your company, or why you make certain choices? If so, you may be a natural learner. This is important for many reasons, most of all because the more you learn, [...]
Leadership Matters
Patrick Awuah gives a brilliant talk making the case that a liberal arts education is critical to forming true leaders. As you watch this talk, think about how you can take the components and apply them to your business. Apply them to your leadership style, or work towards a style like it. I found this [...]
Missing Out on What You Can’t See
School has trained people to think a certain way, look for certain things, and work towards certain goals. It is through this training that people miss the opportunities that are there for the taking as an entrepreneur. Robert Kiyosaki lays out the basics of the different mindsets made up in his Cashflow Quadrant; E, S, [...]
Strategy As Advocacy
Re-position Your Firm By Focusing On Your Mission Statement What is it that makes companies stand out? Why is it that there are fanatics about companies, who promote the company because of their love and passion for the products, while other companies struggle to find an audience? The answer lies in the mission statement and [...]
