Book Review – Start With Why by Simon Sinek – There hasn’t been a book that has affected me in the way Simon Sinek’s book “Start With Why” has in a very long time…maybe ever, and I read a lot, so that’s saying something. To say that this book has changed me and the way I do business today would be a massive understatement.
13 Best Ways To Stimulate Creativity-Last week I was speaking to an advisor of mine. We had talked about writing and creativity. She perceived that I was a creative person. I told her that I grew up avoiding reading and writing because I was criticized and punished frequently by parents and teachers. Of course, I avoided working on those skills because I was weak in them.
Do You Step Over Dollars To Pick Up Pennies? Every year for the past 6 or 8 years I have taken a Friday off in the middle of December and spent the day with my best friend in Atlanta doing some Christmas shopping. We always have a great time, being silly and having fun, while getting the majority of our shopping done for the season. We always start off the day with a nice breakfast.
We all have a tendency to underestimate our knowledge, what we know, what we can share, and what we have to give to people out there who need to hear us. This happens a lot especially we attend live events. We have a tendency to sit in these events and we think to ourselves, wow,…
One of the biggest questions people ask about direct mail is isn’t everybody online these days? And, why would I invest money in my business (or what most people ask is why would I waste my money in my business) doing direct mail? First, you have to get over the misconception that everybody is online….
I don’t know how I have managed to have “A Return to Love,” by Marianne Williamson on my book shelf for so long without reading it but I’m sure glad I read it now. To me, this is a book that should be a must read for all human beings. As I make my own…
It’s not often that I rent a car when I travel because I don’t really like driving when I’m not familiar with the area, unless I have a navigator sitting in the passenger seat next to me telling me where to go. But, on a recent personal trip to Atlanta, I rented a car because…
There’s a lot of talk these days about being authentic – especially as it relates to your business. The question is what exactly does that mean? Some business owners have taken this to mean they can say and do whatever they want to because it’s just them being authentic. Everyone’s talking about it in different…
Building Communities of the Future – There’s Money in the Community A while ago, I attended Armand Morin’s Big Seminar. Because I love the challenge of the internet, I was completely in awe of everyone I met, including every speaker. Each speaker spoke briefly about this thing called Web 2.0 but no one actually addressed…
I’ll bet you are already beginning to think about how you want your business to look in 2012. Yep, it’s that time again. And if you are, that’s right where you should be. One of the key elements you need to consider when planning for this year is an honest look at what you and…
