It never ceases to amaze me that airplanes can fly. These big, heavy metal bodies loaded down with lots of people and baggage are able to take off and fly through the sky. Airplanes are able to fly because they are propelled to move forward and their fast forward motion combined with air coming off… Read More
Category: Productivity
More than just a phone
The majority of us not only have a phone but we have a smart phone, which means we carry tiny computers in our pockets that keep us connected to the world around us. I always have my phone with me. It’s just something that I don’t leave home without. I might not always need to… Read More
In business we must continually plan, execute and evaluate. Plan: Most business folks have some sort of plan. Some have long range plans. Some have annual plans. Most have at least a “to do” list to help plan their day. Execute: Most business folks also execute. The key to good execution is good planning. Focus… Read More
How to Tackle Procrastination at the Office
Let’s face it, we all have stuff that we have to complete whether in your personal or professional life that we don’t want to do. Procrastination isn’t something new and this is why some people are professional procrastinators. As I’m writing this at this moment, my heart isn’t set on this blog entry. So it… Read More
Mental Mud
Let’s be perfectly honest: life can get a little overwhelming. More than just a little, actually. Life never really stops, and oftentimes can feel like we’re wading through the mud, fighting and struggling to cut through the pressing murk as the pressures of life try to swallow us whole. And when it does, it’s all… Read More
You’ll Want to Write This Down: The Importance of Note Taking
Like many students, I have spent a lot of time in school writing. Whether it is essays, lecture notes or exam reviews, I always find myself jotting down concepts and ideas, even if it’s just a few words. Sometimes I even find myself color coding concepts, making my notes a quick and easy reference for… Read More
How we unknowingly sabotage our own goals
How we unknowingly sabotage our own goals. If you were to ask me at this moment all the things I’ve always wanted to accomplish, I would most certainly write a list long enough to deter you from reading it. You may assume after seeing such a long list that I’m an overly ambitious individual with… Read More
Leveraging the Power of Personality in Business: Part Three
Welcome to part three of Leveraging the Power of Personality in Business. If you’re not familiar with the DISC assessment, or need a recap, check out the first part of my series to refresh your memory. Part 3 of this series will be especially helpful to sales professionals, but will still create a huge advantage… Read More
How do you spend your lunchtime? Many distributors and sales reps think lunch is a great time to eat a sandwich at their desk and catch up on their work. In my view, this is an incredibly bad use of the potentially most valuable part of your day. We are all in the relationship business.… Read More
Overcoming The Extended Memorial Day Weekend Slump
Memorial Day is here again. As is always the case, the holiday of remembrance heralds in the familiar sights, smells, and sounds of the beginning of Summer. Everywhere hangs colorful flags; suburban fathers wheel out the backyard barbecues, fighting and cursing at the long-disused apparatus as it refuses to light; firecrackers are soon to be… Read More
We’ve all heard the definition of insanity: Repeating the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. May I ask if this describes your typical day? Repeating the same thing over and over again and getting the same results? I have had the opportunity to speak with thousands of distributors and reps in… Read More
A Hot Take on Creative Problem-Solving
Like many of you I have a daily routine when I get to work every morning. After putting my laptop in the dock, turning it on and getting caught up on any urgent e-mails or voice mail messages that might have come in overnight, I usually like to accomplish one or two things before heading… Read More