Legendary film critic Roger Ebert once said, “I believe empathy is the most essential quality of civilization.” And, from my own personal experiences, I couldn’t agree more. The first example that comes to mind was a former boss. I learned a lot from him on how to be an effective leader, and I greatly respected […]
Everyone wants to live a more productive existence as it provides for a more enjoyable, fulfilled life. However, most people don’t realize that one of the most effective ways of achieving these ambitions is through their calendar. It’s not the sexiest task. But, properly managing your calendar ensures that you have complete control of your […]
Running your own business and knowing how to sell go hand in hand. Whether you’re selling to other customers or other businesses, the idea of actually selling can seem overwhelming and time-consuming. You may think that you have to do all this work to build up rapport into order to successfully sell. Or, you may […]
Teamwork makes the dream work. You’ve probably heard that phrase before. And, even though it’s honestly cliched and a bit corny, it’s 100% true. After all, teamwork promotes workplace synergy, unity, communication, trust, and innovation. It also fosters a positive culture where everyone can speak-up and learn from each other. Additionally, teamwork increases efficiency and […]
With so many responsibilities and seemingly endless to-do lists, it’s no wonder that leaders are strapped for time. The typical solution? Put in more hours each day. Some leaders even sacrifice their weekends and spending quality time doing the things that they love in to stay on top of work things. While there are times […]
What’s your most valuable resource? Without coming across as too off-color, if you thought of anything other than time management then you would be sadly mistaken. You already know that time is a finite resource. That means once it’s gone, there’s no getting it back. But what is time management and why is it important? […]
Are you being held back from being productive? For millions of professionals, productivity is an elusive concept that seems out of reach. But for others, efficiency and output are part of the natural ebb and flow of daily life. The question is, what separates people in the latter group from those in the former? What […]
Communication is a skill that all successful leaders need to acquire and maintain — not just in business, but also life. Having the ability to speak in a calm, concise, and clear manner will help your team be able to do likewise. Sharing your vision, goals, and expectations is only one piece of the puzzle. […]
The alarm goes off first thing in the morning. Your eyes are open-wide with panic. You have what seems like a million things to do today. How can you possibly accomplish everything? Before you overwhelm yourself, take a deep breath and calm down. You’ll always want to keep time management in mind. You will want […]
There’s no way around it. If you own a business, then you’re in sales. Of course, that can be a bit tricky for entrepreneurs. After all, aren’t we supposed to be visionaries and not pushy salespeople? The fact is, as an entrepreneur, you are a salesperson. And, as any seasoned salesperson will inform you, that […]
