Terri Said, “I’ll never be able to get the top spot here. Pursuing goals like that just isn’t part of where I come from.” Yikes! What a limiting statement to have about yourself and your abilities. And it certainly caused an abrupt change in our performance coaching conversation. Of course Terri could get the top […]
Read MoreMany business organizations have pushed aside formal dress codes, allowing for more relaxed work environments. But when preparing for an important interview, it’s always safest to assume that you should dress in a traditional, professional manner. Here are some of my simplest tips for dressing to impress: 1) When in doubt, go conservative. If you […]
Read MoreAt some point, we all feel like we could use a do-over. There may be others who tell you, “There’s no such thing as a ‘do-over’ in the business world.” I wholeheartedly disagree. There are many ways you can reinvent yourself or your organization to increase your chance of meeting or exceeding your goals. When […]
Read MoreThere are thousands of people out there working nine to five jobs with dreams of breaking free from the system and starting their own business. I’ve done it, and I always try to encourage others with these same ambitions to ‘find their own way’ to go for it. But never say goodbye to life as […]
Read MoreEntrepreneurs who start their own businesses are often motivated to do so out of a particular passion. However, as you get beyond the formative stages and deal with the daily challenges of building your business, it’s easy to lose sight of that passion and, in turn, your motivation to be as great as you can […]
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