Want to develop new business NOW? 3 lessons from the road
Like many of us, I´ve logged a fair amount of travel time this year. No matter whether you´re on an airplane on the way to a client visit or in your car on the way to a property, you might as well make the most of it. I admit that for me, almost anything is […]
3 Business Tactics I Learned from a Chef
Want to channel your inner Julia Child and help your business? I admit that I’m no stranger to Food TV, however my newest inspiration came from an in-person cooking demonstration given by Chef Zov Karamardian from Zov’s Bistro. You never know where your best business strategies will come from, food included. I am fortunate to […]
Socialnomics? Find out here!
Think about it. Experts estimate that 80% of Twitter usage alone is on mobile devices. We all can–and do–update anywhere, anytime, all of the time. How does that affect our customers, and our business strategies? I think you’ll enjoy seeing some of the social media statistics in Erik Qualman’s video “Socialnomics”. What do you think? […]
Do You Deliver Exceptional Service? 4 Questions to Ask
Grab a cup of coffee and ask these 4 questions.
What’s YOUR Leadership Challenge?
Tactics to retain top-tier talent.
What’s Your A-ha Factor?
You’re getting ready to pitch a prospective client. You’ve written your proposal, created the best team and highlighted how your product or services will benefit your potential customer. Reviewing your proposal just one last time, you know there’s something else you should do, but you can’t put a finger on it. What on earth is […]
Got CAM? 3 Sure-Fire Tactics to Make Your Life Easier!
What’s your favorite season of the year? I’d bet not many of us would say “CAM season is it!”. Here are 3 sure-fire tactics you can use NOW to save time on the back end.
Want to Turbocharge Your Team? 3 Mistakes NOT to Make!
Just watch one episode of the television show “Undercover Boss´ and you´ll see what successful (and unsuccessful) team motivation looks like. Executives on the program go undercover in their own companies to learn more about their employees, the challenges they face and what motivates them. As we all do, the bosses on the show encounter […]
3 Tips to Power Up Your Pitch
You´re on the way to pitch your services to a promising prospective client. As you step out of the car, you feel a trickle of sweat making its way down your spine. In fact, you´re just a little bit dizzy. Nervously adjusting your new suit, you grasp the problem: You hate making presentations. For many […]
Oh, the Places You’ll Go!
From Peru to Portugal, and Russia to The Republic of Georgia, 2011 brought me a wealth of opportunities to not only travel to new lands, but to broaden my own business perspective. Not surprisingly-I find that professionals around the globe are much the same as they are here in the U.S. Even if faraway travel […]