I write a lot here about the craft of creating and succeeding in business. I deliberately use the word craft because building a business is a bit science and a bit art. There are proven strategies and tactics that, when applied, will propel your business to success. And then…
There is a brighter future ahead for all of us. It requires that we get out of our comfort zone to pursue it. Sometimes that means an extra hour a day. Sometimes it means having a difficult conversation with a long-time employee, who you like, but that needs to step it up.
Clients often ask, “How can I wield more influence?” Or, “How can I create a bigger impact?” Personal Presence is hard to define and yet when we encounter it we recognize it. I remember looking at a gym that had some unknown (to me) martial arts class. I watched a…
As leaders, we want our teams to be tip-top with skill sets and mindsets. That requires an investment, at least of time. In some cases, money. And yet it really does not require a lot. Years ago, when I worked for a Financial Services firm, we all had to invest…
When I was young I ran with the wrong crowd. A job transfer for my dad allowed me to narrowly miss being sent to a military academy for behavior issues. Throughout High School I struggled trying to get excited and stay out of trouble. But it was in college where…
For many people, going to a networking event is painful. In part because it sometimes feels like people are just handing out cards, looking for a deal. Although I have to say that many of the events I have attended recently I have not seen that. Another reason that people…
