Attitude and Mindset

 

Be Honest About Your Work

It’s been said over and over. People do business with people they know, like and trust. How are people supposed to trust you if you are not honest about what you do? Over the past several weeks I have met a number of people introducing themselves…

‘Do What You Love’ Has Been Widely Misinterpreted

It has become a mantra among life coaches and their proteges. “Do what you love.” In response, an inordinate number of people are refusing to take jobs that don’t meet every requirement they out forth. The result is not what they thou…

Lessons From A Stray Cat

In the area around my home is a stray cat and her two kittens. For a week we worked with animal control to catch them, get them medical attention, and find them homes. The cats did everything they could to escape us. I started to think about what the c…

The Goal Of Business Is To Go Out Of Business

If the headline of this article seems strange to you, you’re not alone. Most business people spend their time trying to make sure they don’t go out of business. The difference is the reason for going out of business. You don’t want to…

Succeed At Networking Events by Being Generous

You’re not the only one who walks into a networking mixer full of dread. Before you make a run for the door, try a different approach. Tell yourself that it isn’t about you. Instead of trying to meet potential clients, or making another con…

The Entrepreneur And The Side Hustle

The gig economy provides new ways for entrepreneurs to enhance their earning and in some cases provide funding for their ventures. A side hustle can be an amazing tool for entrepreneurs. More than money, they can offer new ways to meet people and a way…

Who Are You Giving A Referral For?

Businesses thrive on referrals. There are organizations that exist for sole purpose of having businesses trade referrals. Before you give another referral, think about who you are giving the referral for. In every referral there are three parties: you,…

When Talking to Customers, Be Confident and Show Your Expertise

Are you an expert in your field? If not, why should I use your product or service? Customers expect the best and you give the impression that you can’t give it, they will go elsewhere. You need to project the image that you are an expert. That re…

Credibility Is Easily Lost

There is very little that is as important to your success as your reputation. Your reputation determines how you are viewed. If people do not think you are credible, they will not believe what you say. While it is easy to destroy your reputation, it is…

All The World Is A Stage

In the play, As You Like It, William Shakespeare states, “All the world’s a stage and all the men and women merely players.” The phrase is meant to compare life to a play, but the line applies to business as well. In business everyone…