Aug 2, 2013 | Articles, Blog, Business Strategy, Marketing, Social Networking, Writing
In the bestselling book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey, Habit #7 is: Sharpen The Saw. There’s a story about a man who had been working diligently for hours to cut down a tree. A passerby suggested he could cut it down faster if he would stop...
Jul 6, 2012 | Articles, Blog, Call To Action, Marketing, Speaking, Valuable Giveaway
You’ve got something to say, I know you do. And you probably know that speaking is one of the best ways to attract new clients. When people get to experience you live, in person, they connect with you. And they are able to see directly how you may be able to help...
Oct 7, 2011 | Articles, Blog, Call To Action, Marketing
Do you ever find yourself wondering why more people aren’t taking you up on the things you offer them? It’s possible there’s an extremely simple explanation. You’re not giving specific direction and making it easy for them. People are busy and don’t have time to try...
May 6, 2011 | Articles, Blog, Business Strategy, Listening, Marketing
My all-time favorite habit of Stephen Covey’s classic book, 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, is habit #5: ‘First seek to understand, then to be understood.’ Referring to this habit Covey says this is, “the single most important principle I have learned in the...
Feb 18, 2011 | Articles, Blog, Networking, Thank You, Video
As a business owner I know you’re busy. But if you’re not saying thank you often enough you’re missing out on an opportunity to build relationships. So make the time to show your appreciation. Watch this short video, 2 minutes 15 seconds, to learn...