Mindset
Smart Solutions: Finding Happiness When You Are in a Funk
“It feels like I’m stuck in a tunnel and can’t see the light,” that’s what I heard from a friend Thursday night when I found myself at one of my favorite Italian restaurants. It was after 9pm when I stopped in intending to grab a salad and sip on their homemade limoncello (I have a…
Small Business Success Strategies: How to Unlock Your Lucky Factor
You are unique and so is your business, in fact, the greatest point of differentiation you have, or USP (unique selling proposition) is YOU! (If you doubt me, WATCH the VIDEO.) One-size- fits-all solutions aren’t going to fit you. You deserve strategy as unique as YOU and YOUR BUSINESS. The best coaching I’ve ever received…
7 Smart Steps to Make This Your Best Year Ever
Every year at this time, everyone is talking about resolutions and goal making. While those two activities may have merit, by themselves they are largely ineffective and a waste of your time, energy and focus. Instead by following the surefire, smart (and simple) steps here you are guaranteeing the realization of step one in the…
Marketing Strategy: How to Get the Stinky Stuff Out of Your Business
We all have it, stinky stuff in our business. What do I mean? Well look closely and you will find at least one and likely several long neglected actions you meant to take to move things forward. These are the things that nag at you every day in the back of your mind. They send…
Living Backwards: Lessons From the Rear View Mirror in Business (Part 1)
Hindsight is always 20/20 and sometimes 20/15! Wouldn’t it be an amazing journey to live backwards? How many lessons could we skip if we started out at the top with all the wisdom and lived into our youth and ignorance? It’s a crazy idea and since we can’t, here are some lessons I’ve learned in…
Olympic Lessons in Business: How to Get Your Gold Success
There are some priceless lessons in the Olympics that you can take away for your business success. The dedication, singular focus, and sacrifice many athletes make at very young ages and for several years is astounding. They are setting themselves up for lifetime achievement and success and staying uniquely focused on that greatest of goals…
How to Jump into Success: It’s All In Your Shoes
I was in New Zealand for two weeks by myself. I’d only planned my five week adventure Down Under as far as my travel arrangements and transportation, the rest I left up to local concierges and guides. This is just how I roll. I don’t read guidebooks, GPS myself into the ground, or have a…
How to Avoid Failure Every Time . . .
Recently, I had lunch with a dear friend of mine. It was a gorgeous sunny day, though still brisk with Spring on the way, but not yet here. We decided to stroll the neighborhood boutiques following a delicious bite to eat. It was a Monday, so not many other folks were out (hey there are…
What You and Einstein Have in Common that Will Set You Apart
All of us have obstacles to overcome. Some are smaller than others, but each of us has them. Every morning I am reminded of these obstacles by a dear friend who is fighting esophageal cancer. His caringbridge posts are often the first thing I read. Despite his obstacles, he is remarkably upbeat and a beacon…