When was the last time that you were in Starbucks and it was quiet? No, I mean really quiet without music blaring, the door opening and closing and oh yes, the seemingly omnipresent toddler that is using their “outdoor voice”…
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Making the All-Important Best First Impression
So it seems like our mothers were correct: you only have one chance to make a good first impression. At the point in time when we were much younger we might have disagreed and argued with mom but now, as…
The Art of Listening & How it can Help You to Grow Your Business
One of the best ways to persuade others is by listening to them. Dean Rusk, US Secretary of State 1961-1969 You go to a networking event and the person with whom you are speaking is busy looking over your right…
The Perils of Not Prospecting for New Business
Prospecting for new business. Love it or hate it, it’s something that must be done consistently or you just might find yourself with a very empty sales pipeline. It’s a rare company that can sit back and be totally reactive…
Vacations and Staying Connected
Oftentimes when we travel, we don’t want to have to bring the office (and work) with us, but we may have things going on that require us to stay connected and in touch. I always try to stay connected with…
Staying Competitive in Business: What Makes You Different
Let’s face it – we live in a competitive world. Our competitors are right in our very own communities and well, the Internet has made us into one big community. The fact is that it’s more difficult than ever before…
The Care and Feeding of Happy Employees
Happy employees are more productive Happy employees work better with their colleagues Happy employees are better at handling office deadlines and stress If that’s the case then what can you do to keep your employees happy? It’s relatively easy and…
Oversharing on Social Media – Or Not
In just a short amount of time, posting on social media (and especially Facebook, Twitter, Instagram – and LinkedIn for business) has become an integral part of our daily routine. We stay in touch, share news and information, maintain visibility…
Business Networking is a Contact Sport (Especially in the Summer)
Ah, the dog days of summer. Sun and sand, picnics and barbecues; yes, most of us revel in the pleasures brought about by the season. But work does goes on, yes? You might be able to take a vacation or…
Dealing with Workplace Bullying
Bullying is big news. We read stories about children and teenagers making life a living hell for someone on their bus, in their school or on their team. Verbal abuse often morphs into physical abuse and the abused individual, well,…