Have you bought into the pack mentality?
The pack mentality is when you agree with everyone about what is going on? This is a tragic mentality especially in the world as we know it today. The pack mentality allows us to be swallowed up by the bad …
Have you ever asked your client’s about their experience with you or your business?
This is what is called the ‘user experience’ test. The user experience test can have great rewards for you or your company. No matter what you sell if you have a follow-up discussion with those that have bought from you, …
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What do you do when a bad situation occurs in your business?
Do you just put out the fire and let it go? I hope not! I say that because if you just let it go, you will have shown that you haven’t learned from the situation. It is the learning from …
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Do you live in the ‘only if’ world?
This world is a scary place, so pay attention. The ‘only if’ world is where we don’t accept any responsibility for our actions. It is when you say ‘only if __ would have treated me better, things would have turned …
Are you using industry jargon in your conversations with clients?
If so, this blog is something that you need to read. The use of jargon or slang can be a total turn off for people that don’t understand what you mean when you are using it. Over the years I’ve …
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Is your company as innovative as it could be?
Are you introducing new and creative ideas on a consistent basis in your business? When most people see the word ‘creative’ they panic. They think it is other people that do the creative work. That is why I like the …
Are you a leader in your organization?
If so, are you leading by example? Over the years I’ve witnessed business leaders that continuously pumped up their employees. While I like what I saw, I now wonder if this is as effective as it could be. The reason …
Are you concerned about only what happens today?
Or are you focused on the long-term? The approach you take can have a significant effect on your actions in business and with potential clients. If you are only concerned about today and making a sale, you will not be …
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What does it take for you to get and keep attention?
Why should you care? If you are speaking to anyone about anything they are easily distracted due to the world that we are living. So how do you keep their attention? I believe keeping a person’s attention can be achieved …
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What is your approach to business?
Is it ready, aim, aim, fire? You may wonder what ‘ready, aim, aim, fire’ means. It is lots of preparation, followed by adjusting the fine details, then re-adjusting the details, then taking action. That was the way to run a …