As we watch the amazing feats of athleticism performed by thousands of dedicated Olympic athletes from all over the world, I wonder how many people devote Olympian time, energy, discipline, and focus to their passions, their dreams, or their businesses…
Entrepreneurship: Succeed or Bust!
Are you meant to be an entrepreneur? Do you have what it takes to build a business for yourself? Do you have a great idea that needs to be in the marketplace? 1. Do you love what you do? Are you passionate about getting up in the morning and starting to work on your business?
True or False? Does Your Business Have What it Takes to be Wildly Successful?
Are these 10 statements true for your business or do you need to make some adjustments? 1. We know what we sell. We are clear about our products, services, and what we offer. We can explain what we do in 30 seconds or less. 2. We have a plan for our business…
A Mid-Year Review for Your Business
This is a great time review goals for your business. Unlike our personal resolutions that may involve dropping a few pounds or organizing the garage, following through (or failing to follow through) with business resolutions can have a major impact on your organization…
10 Tips on How to be a Great Volunteer Board Member for an Association
Note: These are also helpful to consider when bringing new people into your organization in any capacity. Many enthusiastic volunteers accept positions as part of a non-profit board, committee, or community effort such as local chambers…
Don’t Stress about Being Stressed: Embrace Your Busy Life
Some people handle stress better than others. Some brag about their stress levels as a badge of honor. We’ve all seen or heard that person who constantly complains about being “stressed.” They are vocal about feeling overwhelmed and may even use it as an excuse.
7 Ways To Communicate More Effectively At Work
Technology is wonderful in most areas of our life. Yet there are some aspects where using advanced technology may not be the best route. There are times at work when we miscommunicate because of technologically-based assumptions. We assume that our emails went through, that…
Finding 30 Minutes of Free Time Every Day
By better managing your time, you can free up 30 minutes every day while increasing your productivity at work, working more effectively, and decreasing your stress level. Being Busy Doesn’t Mean You Are Being Effective…
Accountability
Have you ever been a coach? For a sports team? A team at work? A friend? Currently, I coach the Air Force Academy collegiate equestrian team, in addition to my business and executive coaching roles. There are many similarities with being a sports coach…
April Peterson
