Is there one key trait that will help? I believe the key trait that makes leaders good is their ability to learn. When I talk about learning I mean conscious learning. That is taking the initiative to learn from mistakes, …
Of course leaders are born, we all are born! The key question is, does a leader have special DNA in them that kick starts their leadership abilities? I don’t think so, and I’ll tell you why. On a personal note …
Do you try to reason with them? The financial industry knows that being persistent is a benefit to being successful long-term. The financial industry also taught me a valuable lesson. The lesson is that if you have done everything you …
Are you a 5 or 6 when 10 is the best score? If you want to improve I want to address what I call a ‘mad dog’ of business. What is a ‘mad dog’? A ‘mad dog’ according to an …
That is why there are two sides to a coin. Let me explain. Some time ago a situation happened in my life. It was a very tough situation and has caused upset to many. After much consideration and questioning I …
Did you know that any coin can offer you insight into life? Read more »
Is it terribly difficult, and does it affect your work and your attitude? I hope it is never devastating or sad when you make a mistake. I hope that you treat mistakes/failures are just another way to learn. By having …
Are you pleased when they use imaginative ideas to save you money? If you said ‘yes’ to both questions you are going in the right direction. I say that because both of those questions are the same. Which means that …
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Innovation is the key to success, isn’t it? How many times have you been talking about a situation that can be improved, and before you knew it becomes a debate as to what you should do? This is a crying …
When are you going to stop debating and start innovating? Read more »
Do you think it would help you if you could find out? I recently read an article by Naomi Mannino called ‘7 secrets retailers don’t want you to know’. It is a superb article that gives great information into our …
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Who needs to take responsibility for you not buying? I want to tell you about an experience that I had this past week in a Staples store. I went into to get some information about a tablet computer. The person …
Whose fault is it that you don’t buy from a particular store? Read more »