When Terry first started her own business, she knew she would need to start with her own network first. Friends are your best network! But, the idea of asking her friends for help rattled her. She felt uncomfortable, like she was putting them in an awkward spot....
What is the difference between hearing and listening? They are basically the same thing, right? Actually, not even close! Hearing is simply perceiving sound by the ear. It requires no effort. Listening requires an intentional decision to participate in what you...
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...
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...
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...
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...
