Business Coaching Articles For Entrepreneurs & Small Business OwnersMaybe It’s Your Thoughts That Need A DietTo change your life, you must get rid of old thoughts and be able to accept some new ones. One of the greatest truths is that you create your life with your thoughts. Your thoughts are what make things happen. Thoughts and words have power. Each thought in your mind is the seed for everything […] The Top Ten Small Business Startup Success SecretsAchieving small business success is yours for the taking. Turn your passions into small business profits. Small business startups around the world continues to grow exponentially, the success rate has remained fairly consistent. Are you ready to achieve small business success? So what can you do to ensure lasting success for your small business? Take […] How to Become a Successful EntrepreneurHow often have you either referred to or considered the expression, “Success is a journey and not a Destination?” Probably many times, yet often being in a hurry to get there, we forget that success is not an end unto itself, but is instead an ongoing process. Though some people seem to have the Midas […] The 7 Principles of Mastering the Art of Negotiation“Let us never negotiate out of fear. But let us never fear to negotiate.” ~John F. Kennedy (1917-1963) American president Most of us negotiate every day without realizing it. However mention the word “negotiation” and some people get nervous. It frightens them. They imagine themselves at the car dealership and the hassles and pressure associated […] What Are People Skills & Why Are They So Important?People skills are simply how you communicate with people, whether they be friends, family, work colleagues, clients etc. Before we move on to explaining the different areas of people skills, let us remind you of one point: they are vital for long-term success and happiness in both personal, career and business life. It is usually […] Goal settingIf you have ever ridden a bicycle or driven a car (that should cover most of you!), you have probably noticed that you tend to go where you are looking. This also applies to other areas of your life. If you are focused on all the things that can go wrong when you try something […] Career Check-Up for Business OwnersIf you’re like most business owners and entrepreneurs, you now think in terms of owning a business rather than managing a career. Think again! Your business is your career. And just like anyone in any career, it’s important to do a career check-up to see whether owning a business is meeting your career expectations. Take […] Five Stages to Move from Job Loss to Job RenewalHave you ever misplaced your car? Well I did last week! It was a great reminder of how we feel when we lose something – our car, our wallet, or even our job. As I confidently walked to where I remembered parking my car, it took time to recognize that it wasn’t there. Similar to job […] 5 Tips to Re-Awaken Your Work LifeSpring is in the air! It’s my favorite time of the year, when I anticipate tulips, lilies, and apple blossoms in bloom. In fact, I love spring SO much, I opt out of spring cleaning; instead I choose activities that refresh and invigorate. How about you? How will you choose to refresh and re-energize this […] Truth or Consequences: How to Give Performance FeedbackIn the bestseller, Good to Great, Jim Collins discovered that, “the good-to-great companies continually refined the path to greatness with the brutal facts of reality.” And, in his recent autobiography, Jack Welch reports that he spent about half of his time on people: recruiting new talent, picking the right people for particular positions, grooming young […] The Naked Truth About Public SpeakingWhen I was in high school, given the choice between giving an oral report and a written one, I always choose the written report. In college, I did the same thing. My reason: fear. I was terrified of public speaking. When I graduated from college, my father gave me some advice. He said, “If you […] Smart Choices: Hiring The Right PeopleNeed an office manager or a front-desk person? Pay and benefits are important but a successful search may depend more on patience. Physicians – most of whom are accustomed to making quick decisions – often don’t put enough time or thought into hiring, says Elizabeth Woodcock, an Atlanta-based practice management expert. “Until physicians come to […] What do You Mean My Organization Is a Stepping Stone?I remember the moment I swore that I would always value my employees. It was the late 90s, I was the head of sales and my boss was sitting across the table. “Sales people are a dime a dozen,” he said. “I could replace anyone working here tomorrow and not miss a beat.” That told […] |
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