Dealing with the “How much?” question…
Don’t get tripped up with price quotes, keep the conversation going with my two-step “How much?” reply. Here’s how it works…
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Escaping Groundhog Day Management – Part VII (Discipline)
We’ve discussed the first two sub-categories of discipline: 1) The ability to execute and 2) to hold yourself accountable. Now let’s finish up with this last characteristic – the ability to get out of our own way!
Escaping Groundhog Day Management – Part VI (Discipline)
When we realize how little we can accomplish on our own and recognize the tremendous contributions others have made to our success, it’s easier to move beyond a “me” focus.
Maturing gracefully in business- Part 3
Are you getting soft between the ears with your business? As we settle into familiar ways (the rut) of doing things it’s easy to blow off learning new things.
Solid decisions- NOT “wishful thinking” (Part 4)
With this part 4 I’m finally done pontificating about the “Curse of Wishful Thinking”. But my final “wishful thinking” trap may be the most dangerous of all …
Painting Your Success- Part 4
Ivan Turner brings this four-part series to a conclusion with a well illustrated summary. Whether you are an experienced or very new business owner, YOU are responsible for painting success in your work.
Painting Your Success- Part 3
Here are three examples of well-known successful visionaries that overcame initial self-doubt.
How to avoid the ‘Boiling Frog’ syndrome in your company
SFS instructor Chuck Violand shares ideas on how to maintain the excitement, sense of urgency and yes, the sheer joy you had in the start-up phase of your company …