Your Own ROI
My friend Jeff is a great salesperson. He spends time really getting to know his clients and finding out exactly how to best meet their needs. People love him! He has no shortage of returning clients and a steady stream of referrals. The problem? He is great with sales and helping people, but not so great at understanding […]
Asking the Pros
When I started my own business, I needed a plan – and that included asking for advice. Not just a long-range plan but the daily grind plan. So often we can get caught up on strategic planning that the daily schedule gets lost. And as I’ve already talked about, I needed other people to help me succeed. […]
Asking People for Help
Asking for help can sometimes feel like you are exposing your weak spots, and nobody wants to appear needy or incompetent. But guess what? That pressure you feel at the thought of asking for help is not related to your abilities. It is caused by your fear! Fear of what people will think. Fear of the unknown […]
Embrace your inner intrapreneur
Do you find yourself wanting to fight the culture of “doing things the way they’ve always been done”? Do you have great confidence in your abilities and aren’t afraid to hear the word “no”? The Intrapreneur loves a challenge. Competitive atmospheres inspire and motivate them. Much like an entrepreneur, an intrapreneur is someone who acts as an inside innovator and risk-taker while working […]
Stuck in the familiar
There is a current trend causing more damage to your life than you might think. It can suck your energy, take away your motivation, and ultimately hinder your success. What is this dangerous trench? Getting stuck in the familiar. Whether it’s at work or in your personal life, there are things preventing you from moving forward. […]
Be Nice
It’s amazing what you can get done when you’re nice. I recently moved across the country. Again. Now, you know, moving is not fun. It’s stressful, it’s hectic, it’s tiring. And then there’s the unpacking to do! The first morning my husband and I woke up in our new home, I left in search of caffeine and food. That’s vital […]
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
Are you fighting self-doubt? Do you fear you won’t be able to maintain your current level of success? Do you doubt your competency or think you aren’t worthy of your accomplishments? Are you certain everyone around you will someday realize you are a fraud? You are not alone! You could be dealing with imposter syndrome. Studies show that up to 70% […]
Creating Time
A friend of mine was recently chatting with a group of other entrepreneurs about their struggles in start-up businesses. There were a lot of common themes like managing multiple clients, drumming up a new business, what business management products to buy and dealing with challenging customers. The biggest: Time! Finally, an acquaintance that had been in business for […]
Transferable Skills
Recently I commiserated with a friend whose boss, the CEO of a large organization, had charged her with learning to do fundraising. That word alone makes some people cringe, doesn’t it? My friend protested to the CEO, coming up with every excuse to not accept the assignment. But, she’s an introvert! But, she knows marketing, not fundraising! But she hates asking people for […]
Reputation Management
Warren Buffet once said, “It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it. If you think about that, you’ll do things differently.” Benjamin Franklin said, “It takes many good deeds to build a good reputation, and only one bad one to lose it.” In fact, if you google the word […]