Have you ever received a survey from Microsoft?
The other day I got a survey from Microsoft, and I would like to start by giving you some background. The day before that I had decided to try out one of their programs before I bought it. I got …
Are you in the pizza business?
Whenever I see a company promoting by offering a sale I get completely befuddled. This is because it appears that this may be the only way that they have to draw prospects in. That is the reason I asked if …
What is the key question you ask yourself before you start your day?
Do you continually ask yourself, “What is the most valuable use of my time, today?” Why do you need to ask this question? It is all about being disciplined. The world of work is a very complex and messy activity …
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Do you have perspicacity?
No, this is not some disease! It is keenness of mental perception. It is the ability to have insight or the ability to discern. Yesterday I wrote about improving your business by improving your business processes and skill level. When …
What are you doing to make this year, your best ever?
Are you using the same strategies that you used last year? If so, now is the time to re-think that strategy. The reason I state that is because business has changed and continues to change. Or has it for you? …
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What have you done in the past month to improve your knowledge and skills?
Did you know that here is a premium on knowledge and skill today? Yes if you were to gain more knowledge about a specific aspect of your business and apply more skill – the more valuable you become. Why is …
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What happens to you when a bad event takes place?
Do you feel that it will go on forever? If you feel that way, you are a normal person. Why do I bring this up? This is all about what psychologists call ‘impact bias’. This is the tendency of people …
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What about your story?
Whenever you speak to someone about your goods or services you have to sell yourself first. This is not about putting up a false façade. It is about being true to your self. It is your eye contact, your demeanor …
What is your story?
That is the question each and every one of us should have in our minds when we meet anyone. Why? If you don’t understand the person you are trying to communicate with you will never be on solid ground with …
What is your concentration like?
Oh yes when you have to focus on something to get it done – you do it. But the concentration I am writing about is all about doing the things that you are very good at. So do you concentrate …