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Strongly Held Beliefs
We all have them – some are called opinions – others are considered fact. When these pertain to people, in areas of professional performance or relationships, things get a little fuzzy. I often hear a client say “My boss is crazy” or “This employee is unmanageable” or...
Effective Delegation in Six (Almost) Easy Steps
Delegation is more than just a way of getting people to do things for you. It is also a powerful leadership and coaching tool. When used properly, delegation enables you to increase productivity and profitability, improve morale, and increase retention. Perhaps most...
How to Work With Friends and Family
OK – you’ve seen this before. You hired a friend because she needed a job and you had a position open. You reasoned that the personal relationship would make it easier because the trust was there and you’ve always liked her. Two months later, it’s a very different...
Questions Every Entrepreneur Should Answer Before Taking the Leap
Questions Every Entrepreneur Should Answer Before Taking the Leap Clarifying Goals: Where Do I Want to Go? “An entrepreneur’s personal and business goals are inextricably linked.” What kind of enterprise do I need to build? What risks and sacrifices does such an...
Networking – How’s Your One-Liner?
Do you think networking takes place only at so-called networking events? You know those forced get-togethers where most people play the business card derby – how many of yours can you give out and/or how many of others can you collect. The fact is, that’s one of the...
Time Management Tips & Tricks
I hear it every time I facilitate one of my five private networking groups. I close the groups with one last opportunity for people to help each other and make connections. “What’s your greatest challenge outside of finding your next customer?” Inevitably at least one...
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