Remember when the family decided to get a puppy? They’re soooo adorable! The family was so excited to have one. You did your homework and got a puppy that was allergy free, didn’t shed and was a kid friendly breed. When you went to pick up the cute little tyke, you just knew at first […]
Many small business owners try to “save money” by paying their workers as independent contractors when they should have been classified as employees. With low state and federal revenue in 2009-2010, the government entities want their money and are aggressively pursuing businesses that are misclassifying workers. Here’s some information to keep you and your business […]
In my two previous columns, I shared powerful tools to help you become a far more effective communicator. By using these tools on a consistent basis, you’ll enhance your communication skills and ability to create greater understanding between you and those in your life and business. With greater understanding comes the opportunity to identify any […]
In my previous column, I uncovered the ways in which we sabotage our listening, and I explained how to become an effective listener, as well as the benefits of doing so. If you have taken on the task of developing and improving your listening skills, you are probably amazed at how often you find yourself […]
The success of any relationship, whether in life or business, rests firmly on the ability of those involved to effectively communicate. The reality is that most of us are not taught how to communicate with the intention of building relationships and creating solutions. If you are not truly listening, then you cannot possibly communicate effectively. […]
We are all leaders in every moment of our lives. Our team is watching, our kids are watching, our significant other, friends, extended family, and people we don’t even know are watching us for guidance on how to navigate this thing called “life”. Leading others can be perceived as a burden and something to avoid, […]
The art of delegation often escapes business owners and managers. This, in turn, leads to the unpleasant feelings of “stress” and “overwhelm,” which takes most — if not all — of the fun out of business. The lack of effective delegation also inhibits the growth and development of team members and therefore, of the business […]
In my last column, I laid out the differences between thriving, surviving and drowning. As long as you were honest with yourself, you were able to identify which of these realities you are currently experiencing, in your career or business, and life. With your new clarity, you can begin to make changes in your perspective, […]
In order to answer this question, you must first understand how each of these realities looks and feels. Once this is accomplished, and you have determined your current reality, you can begin the process of moving toward the one you desire. A key characteristic of people who are thriving is their passion and enthusiasm for their […]