For most of us, we’re taught at a fairly young age, that it’s not a very good idea to brag (or strut your stuff). I’m not sure why this is the case but somewhere along the way we seem to have lost the ability to help others strut their stuff (think of the peacock pictured … Read More
What do you think of when you hear the word “present“? Most of us think of something we give to another person with possible wrapping paper and maybe even a colorful ribbon or bow attached. Sound about right? What if I told you that giving yourself is a present that is typically well-received by others. … Read More
Last year I blogged about clients being like gold. I offered 10 tips on this topic and certainly hope you found them helpful. Today I’m blogging about a related topic, which is having as well as using common sense when it comes to how we treat our clients and our prospects (potential clients). At this … Read More
In our culture, we’re pretty comfortable with applauding to show appreciation of someone’s time or talent. However, there are occasions when applauding either isn’t appropriate or something more is ideal. I read a post today by James Clear titled: Make Your Life Better in These 7 Situations. Mr. Clear mentions saying “thank you” when: receiving … Read More
When you think about it, everything revolves around how we greet others at the outset and at the conclusion. It actually comes down to two words–we’re either saying hello and goodbye or hi and bye. So much is behind these short phrases that it’s easy to take them for granted. Here’s what I mean: When … Read More
For most of us, distractions are pretty distracting. Do you agree? Now let’s think about what’s on your list of distractions…how about: Noise Music Weather Loud conversations Time constraints Email Texts Malfunctioning technology Let’s not forget internal distractions… Illness Persistent symptoms of being under the weather Poor night’s sleep Unhealthy diet General fatigue Depression Anxiety … Read More
Seems simple enough, I know. You explain something to someone, ask if they understand, the person nods and therefore we believe they agree. The person even signs a document stating agreement. And yet, problems may ensue. Just this afternoon, I was on a business coaching call with an entrepreneur in Minnesota. The entrepreneur raised this … Read More
Do you know what April 16th is known for? It’s World Voice Day. Well-known…no. Important…yes. By the way, the photo for this post is a vocal acoustic/sound wave. All around our globe, World Voice Day is an acknowledgement of just how valuable our voice is and how vitally important it is to take care of … Read More
I know what you’re probably thinking…who has the time to proofread! Well I can tell you that proofreading clearly pays off. As you know, writing is one form of communication. That means that each time you email, submit hard copies of a proposal, send your resume, blog, produce a newsletter, write an article, or even … Read More