No matter what we do as individuals, I think it is safe to say that sometimes in life, it just doesn’t go as planned. Whether it’s a project at work, a personal goal, a planned event, etc. We can put in the endless work hours to think we have everything finalized and prepared down to… Read More
Tag: Growth
#Adulting
Let’s face it, while our outside appearance may give away our actual age, inside most of us still feel like teenagers who are just trying to keep it together. Adjusting from college with very little responsibility and sleeping in until 1:00pm to a professional workplace is by no means ‘easy.’ Our employer’s expectations may feel… Read More
A New Year’s Resolution to Business Growth
Stack the Deck in Your Favor to Generate more Appointments and More New Sales In honor of the New Year approaching, I thought I’d revisit my annual New Year’s post on Facebook, in lieu of resolutions: The two most important ones at the bottom are personal items and pretty self-explanatory, so let’s get on… Read More
The Journey
As I sit down to write my blog, I often have a pretty clear direction of where I want it to go. I know what key points I want to hit and I know how I want to leave the audience feeling. But as I begin to write, that clear direction dissipates, my mind travels… Read More
Don’t Hinder Your Reputation by Sitting Idle
Every now and then we are expected to work on projects without necessarily having the ability to question the process or provide input for a better method that may be more efficient. Depending on the situation and the client or co-worker you may be working with, we need to hold our ground and stick to… Read More
Old-Fashioned Advice for Business Growth
With so many marketing options and new technology popping up daily, developing a strategy for business growth can be overwhelming. I’ve always been a big fan of simplicity – first and foremost because it works, and also because in this world of non-stop digital “pinging,” a friendly and helpful human connection can be a big… Read More
New Year Resolutions for your Business
The champagne was poured, confetti fell, hugs were given and resolutions were made. Now… it’s back to work. The opportunity that the New Year brings for a fresh start is both exciting and daunting. If you haven’t already declared your resolution professionally, think on these ideas when making and keeping your resolutions for your business:… Read More
Lessons Learned From Man’s Best Friend
My mother brought home a puppy when I was kid. A mutt from the pound named Jack who became my best friend growing up. We were an inseparable pair with a bond as strong as steel. He wasn’t the best dog and he barely listened, but he did teach me lessons that can carry over… Read More
The One Trait You Need to Get Ahead
Courage. No big decision, growth, or success can ever occur without courage. Building courage is all about putting yourself in uncomfortable situations more often. The more you get used to challenging yourself out of your comfort zone, the more courageous you become. The more courageous you become, the more able you will be to make… Read More
6 Lessons Every Young Professional Should Learn
Recently, I celebrated my five-year anniversary of being a college graduate. While the last five years in the workforce have been a blur, I certainly have learned a lot about myself and have been given many great opportunities to further my skills. With more wisdom than I had five years ago and a few years… Read More
It Turns Out Mom was Right: Leadership Qualities to Live By
My mom Mary is a great woman. She harped instilled many life lessons that I have carried with me into my adult life. While I can remember rolling my eyes at her on more than one occasion, as it turns out, she was right. Here are the top four leadership qualities & life lessons my… Read More
Time Management Mastered in 3 Easy Steps
Time management mastery is no easy feat. It takes years of trial and error, discipline and resilience. Even the most accomplished business folks struggle to manage their time effectively. When people reach the level of success of a Dan Gilbert, Jeff Bezos or Larry Page, their priorities change tremendously. So does the demand for their… Read More