Monthly Archives: April 2014
Visioneering Is For The Brave
0 comentsFor as long as there have been people speaking a language, there have been people courageous enough to look at their current surroundings and situations and realize that it wasn’t good enough and then to dream and vision what could be. These are the people who would rather visoneer and create their future in their own minds before they set out on their journey towards success. And the people we ...
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Talking to a Rich Person Today About Success!
0 comentsOne morning on Fort Myers Beach, Jack, a successful Michigan businessman, stopped by in his Maserati to ask if I wanted to go out on his very big boat fishing in the Gulf of Mexico. Instead of fishing, we started talking about success – his ups and downs and how he blew away competition and worked hard to build his business. He worried out loud that he doesn’t think his managers and ...
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How to Become a Contributing Team Member
0 comentsIn today’s workplace, you are expected to be contributing team players, usually serving on several teams at once. You have teams that are comprised entirely of individuals within your work group, cross-functional and project teams that consist of colleagues from across the organization, and teams that include people from other organizations, such as consultants, vendors, and clients. Your ...
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Do We Learn from History?
0 comentsApparently not. I was 19 years old, we were leaving London, Ontario for Windsor, when I heard a news report on the radio asserting that there was research in England that proved cigarette smoking could kill you. I immediately threw my package of cigs away and my friend proclaimed that I was stupid and when he saw me on Sunday night for the return trip, he bet I would be smoking again. I won that ...
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Accelerated Talent Development #3: Ignite Their Passion
0 comentsIgnite their Passion – Then you really have Something! What do we want most in our careers? – To contribute, grow and prosper (and a little recognition wouldn’t hurt either). What do companies want most in their employees? – To be fully and eagerly engaged, to be awake to opportunities and customer needs, and to discover ways to grow and fulfill these needs more seamlessly and ...
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25 Thoughts About Business, Selling and Success . . . that make up a philosophy (Part II)
0 comentsIn last week’s Monday Morning Mentor, I reviewed the first 13 of 25 thoughts based on my experience coaching executives and teams. I will now continue with the following 12 thoughts. 14) In about 118 seconds you are tuned out. You need to say things that get and keep attention and ultimately solve your customer’s problems, then you will be heard. 15) A brand is just a promise made and kept ...
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25 Thoughts About Business, Selling and Success. . . that make up a philosophy (Part I)
0 comentsThe following thoughts come from research that I’ve done, and from my experience coaching executives and teams. 1) Every Friday afternoon write down what clients say they need and why (their motives). Keep a file or journal on both. You may learn how to sell and market better in today’s tougher marketplace. I once invested five weeks into visiting clients to learn their business ...
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Best wishes to our Coaches!
0 comentsWishing our coaches all the best for their upcoming presentations competition! Both of our coaches, Tony Digba and Darrell Cheung, are competing at the district level speech competition for Toastmasters International tomorrow. They are two of eight contestants representing over 200 clubs. The winner will advance to the semi-finals in Malaysia. I’m getting goose bumps… we’re so ...
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