In the world of DiSC, I am a straight-up D and I wouldn’t have it any other way but over the years I’ve learned to use my strengths responsibly, especially when other people are concerned. Translation: with age comes emotional
An invaluable skill to develop…
Emotional Intelligence – knowing what needs to be done, understanding that other people have different priorities, and figuring out how to get them to buy-in. Emotional Intelligence is not easy and does not come natural for most people simply because
How can I…? Thinking above the line
How often do you stop to ask yourself “What can I…?” or “How can I…? when things aren’t going your way? I’ve been reading a great book about personal accountability that really has me thinking and questioning the way I
Self-leadership: where are you taking yourself?
Leadership skills are a critical factor for business success but leadership is so much more than leading others. A more important trait of a good leader is self-leadership. If you have good self-leadership, leading others will come naturally. Self-leadership includes
3 ways to keep your skills sharp this summer…
While it’s tempting to slow down and take time off, summer is the best time to work on your business and slide ahead of the competition. While everyone else is taking it easy, you can keep the momentum going with
Kick Fear To The Curb
If you want to move forward in life, doesn’t matter what area, you have to take action. Sure activity can be uncomfortable. With every action you improve your skill and since when does improvement come without a little discomfort? Why
A Problem/Solution Ratio That Leads to Success
The inspiration for this week comes from an article I read titled 20 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do. This is #9… “Sh*t happens. Life can be hard. People get hurt; others die. Life isn’t all roses and butterflies. You
The Power of Words
Words have the power to build up and tear down. Words have power, but not on their own. It’s up to us to use them for good or bad whether it’s for other people or ourselves. I try to use
Can You Describe Your Business In One Word?
In working with a new client on her business plan recently and brainstorming about how she would describe her business, we discovered that ‘charming’ was a perfect description. As simple as a word as that is, it was not easy
Is Your Business Model a Money Maker?
Do you think about your business model often? No? Well, you’re not alone. It’s not something that is top of mind for most people. Or, is it? You probably spend a lot of time thinking about how you are going