Entrepreneurs and leaders are often depicted as the Lone Ranger, riding out alone and striking a blow for justice. OK, he did have a trusty Native sidekick, Tonto, but really, the Lone Ranger was the one around whom things revolved.
That depiction as a rugged individualist doesn’t reveal the ... Views: 547
Truth #1: Every buying decision begins with a connection. If you want to increase your income, build connections with your customers.
Truth #2: People want to be part of something bigger than themselves. We all want to contribute somehow, and most of us what to do so in a way that makes the ... Views: 546
There’s been so much talk in business about your why, your purpose, your mission. All of those are great in clarifying what you want out of your work, your business, but it can be a very narrow viewpoint when it is only about what your business will do for you.
You can have a much greater ... Views: 543
Ever feel like you want to just bail, to leave everything behind and go elsewhere?
I sure do. I dream of going to Africa, where I’ve cried seeing elephant families roam and worked with warm, committed people to help their communities rise. I dream of going to Canada, to visit dear friends, to ... Views: 538
“How people treat you is their karma; how you react is yours.”
This quote from Wayne Dyer highlights one of the big truths of having your own business. Your choices define what happens.
Are you exercising your opportunities to make good choices? Do they serve you and your ... Views: 537
Customer service is not always on our minds as leaders. It’s often seen as a cost, and little else.
What’s the purpose of customer service? You might think, to fix problems. With that mindset, it doesn’t make sense to invest much in it.
The thing is, it’s a little more complicated. Here ... Views: 519
So much has been said about free online content for businesses, how essential it is to gain credibility and build trust and connection.
All true.
We buy from those we know, like, and trust, so it’s a good avenue to share what you know with people who care about what you know, as a way to ... Views: 490