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We all have stories that in a few words, say a lot about who we really are. Individuals and companies often have stories that become legends and help to convey the vision and values that are important to them. Stories can be the easiest way in fact to convey values. I...
Insights From Neuroscience Can Improve Our Marketing
Here are the top insights to help you make better products and services, plus numerous ideas from neuromarketing, for a sales bonanza this year. Top Neuromarketing Appetizers. Spending money can be painful. Brain scans of people buying experimental stuff with...
Three Powerful Principles to Improve Your Personal Effectiveness and Leadership
Focus, Relationships, and Productive Habits can have profound effects. Here is a quick overview of some of our most popular posts on these powerful principles. Focus: Are you Focused on What matters Most? Can you follow the 3 Rules for Exceptional...
16 Rich Habits – and the PBC Challenge
Over the course of 5 years, author Thomas Corley observed 233 wealthy people and 128 people living in poverty and developed a list of 16 habits that defined their differences. Here they are in brief: 1) Live within your means. 2) Don’t gamble. 3) Read every day,...
Getting Back to the Fundamentals in Management – Building Relationships
We are… ALL of US, in the People Business!It is the idea of getting back to the fundamentals of building our relationships: a one-to-one conversation, human connection with all the people in your business. Read on below, and ask yourself; how good are my...
‘The 3 Rules for Exceptional Business Performance
The authors of “The Three Rules – How Exceptional Companies Think,” Michael Raynor and Mumtaz Ahmed,looked at 25,000 enterprises over 45 years. 344 of them were identified as truly exceptional long term wealth...
What the Time-Management Gurus Say
When it comes to time management I often recommend the ideasof 2 business gurus. David Allen’s ‘Getting Things Done’ is full of useful tips and Kathryn McKinnon’s ‘Triple Your Time Today’ is a must read eye-opener for entrepreneurs everywhere. In this article, I...
The 12 Coaching Core Competencies
Definition: Competencies are identified behaviors, knowledge, skills, and abilities that directly and positively impact the success of the coaching process. Competencies can be objectively measured, enhanced, and improved through coaching and learning opportunities....
The 5 Part Prescription For Super Fitness
Want to Make Your Business ‘Super Fit’?OK, so you trust your people enough to keep your business ticking over every day. But is there enough trust between you and your employees and between them, for you to be a super fit enterprise? Consider the benefits of having...
Are You Focused on What Matters Most?
Every day, you make hard choices, as entrepreneurs and executives. You hope the results will go your way. Setting priorities is the most important strategy we have. It is the last word in time management and the main success factor for any business. Joe...
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