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While having lunch the other day, I listened in on an argument. Please don’t think harshly of me. I didn’t mean to listen in, but the couple was louder than they should have been if the intention was to keep their conversation completely private.   The couple was sitting in …

  Competition in the workplace is greater these days; therefore, it takes more to stand out from other employees. That’s why you need to have clear goals to know where you are headed. Keep your focus on your goals; otherwise, you may find yourself getting sidetracked along the way. You …

  People fear success for various reasons. The truth is success can be scary. Some individuals think they aren’t good enough to be successful. Rather than believing in their own abilities, they think there are others who are better than they are. It helps to find someone who has already …

  Most people wait till the beginning of the year to do a business plan. I completely disagree with this approach.  You should be working through the process now so you are ready to hit the ground running when January 1st hits.  Here are 6 things that should be a …

Take responsibility– So many people get this wrong by blaming others for their bad day or bad attitude. Remember, no one can put you in a bad mood without your consent. Your attitude is your problem and the minute you understand this and take responsibility of it you can begin …

It’s not always easy to learn the skill of gratefulness, especially when you’re going through a difficult time. But once you begin to see the little positives in your life, you pave the way for seeing the bigger ones you’re currently overlooking. Developing a sense of gratitude doesn’t just make …

  Some think building your trademark coincides with starting a business. That might be correct, but let’s examine establishing relationships and building connections.  When meeting someone new, first impressions are important. Saying that first hello, making eye contact, and offering a handshake becomes your trademark. You’ve heard you never get …

Last night, I was sitting on the couch working late trying to get caught up on some of the things I had pushed to the back burner earlier in the week. We have had some recent changes at the office and priorities were being shifted around to different employees, including …

  Measure/Track Progress –   It’s  easy as a business professional or entrepreneur to ignore things and just go with the flow.  I can tell you this won’t last for long and even if it can, it’s still not a great idea.  Reality is that what gets measured gets done. That …