I believe that the majority of people enjoy stories that are interesting. So why don’t we tell business stories that are interesting? Is it that we think that people will be bored hearing our stories? Or is it that we …
I find it interesting how our thoughts have changed about tattoos over the years. Years ago it was mainly sailors that had tattoos. Then it appeared to be a form of rebellion. Now it has become more main-stream. These tattoos …
How do you feel about the tattoos that adorn the people you meet? Read more →
That is awake from the self-imposed sleep that the majority of business owners are in. According to MRI’s Survey of the American Consumer in 2009; 75.1% of women identified themselves as the primary shoppers for their households. Yet I wonder …
When are business owners and marketers going to wake-up? Read more →
If you are, you need to remember what Will Rogers said many years ago; “If you’re riding ahead of the herd, take a look back every now and then to make sure it’s still there.” I know that business is …
Of course you do – everyone does. It has been said that people will make judgements about you in the first ten seconds that they meet you. Yesterday I spoke about non-verbal communication and it’s affect on us. Today I …
Are you a good talker, a good listener or a good observer? Business gurus for years have stated that the most important part in communication is having an understanding what isn’t said. So what is this understanding and how do …
This is a classic story about commitment. The father tells his children that there is a big difference between being involved or making a commitment. He states that eggs came from a chicken that was involved. But the bacon came …
Did you ever hear the story about the family having a meal of bacon and eggs? Read more →
That’s right you create your own customers by understanding who you want to do business with. In order to understand who you want to do business with you first need to define what your idea client is. How old are …
Most people like change when they implement it themselves. Sadly life doesn’t always happen the way we like it, does it? So what do you do when life throws you something that is not appreciated? There are two ways to …
I know there are many styles, but what is the one that doesn’t work. First of all, the management styles range from Autocratic, to Paternalistic, to Democratic, to Laissez-faire and finally Management by Walking Around. The styles can be used …