Productive Leaders
Have you noticed the lifeguards at the pool or at the beach? Their job is to be vigilant, watch weather and water conditions, and to save swimmers and surfers who get into trouble. Around water, some people get into trouble because they are overconfident, too tired, or they are not paying…
Are you leaving money on the table because you aren’t running your business as effectively as you could? What do you need to do now to stay ahead of the curve? What should you do to reduce insecurity for your clients and employees, streamline marketing, and take advantage of technology with strategies to build your business?
I was very honored to be a guest speaker on Money Q&A’s podcast series called “Your Money Your Choices” this month. My episode title was “Everyone Should Be An Entrepreneur.” Go here to listen and to find out how to finally get off the sidelines and start your own business even in today’s trying economy.
In a terrific interview with Seth Godin, Godin says he only spends about 15 minutes per day writing. Genius. Many aspiring authors think they have to block out hours, weeks and months to put words to paper and get started.
Achieve all of your business New Year’s Resolutions in one day. Manage your public profile, identify your goals, delegate tasks, create assignments, and set up workable systems for the year. That’s right, one 8-hour block of time is all it takes. If you start to get overwhelmed…
If you are in business, you know you need a social media presence. Social media is an important part of marketing as well as a great way to listen to your customers. Social media gives you and your products attention, drives fans to your website and generates leads. People shop and search for information at all hours of the day.
During the London Olympics we marveled at tremendous feats of tumbling, vaulting, bars, rings and beams. Did you hear the parents encouraging their competitors? Over and over we heard “stick the landing!” As fans we held our collective breathe until that last important step was firmly planted on the mat…
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?
Work like a dog? Perhaps you should...Things improved for me at work when I started to behave more like my dog. What do I mean? There are a lot of articles on how to be a better manager. This is about how to be a better employee.1. Work with enthusiasm. There are days...