If you are given the chance to engage in a dialogue with an individual who has insight to offer, it is a gift. When you raise questions that are strategic and thought provoking, you will always benefit from the answers if you listen carefully. Joyce Brothers said: “Listening, not imitation, may be the sincerest form of flattery.” Seek individuals who are worthy of your listening ear – and ask away.
The most competitive businesses are the ones who realize what is next for their category… not just for their own industry.
With experience comes perspective and wisdom. If we heed that wisdom, we become more effective in all we do. Here are some specific tips on effective entrepreneurship.
Instead of making a New Year’s resolution, ask yourself, “What can I do this year that will make me more effective than last year?” We could all benefit from being more effective in every aspect of our lives.
I recently found myself in a pleasant conversation with an administrator of higher education. The college had hired me as a consultant to advise them on the future of their technology program. Kim Hunter shared with me some sage advice that her college advisor had shared with her many years before, advice that she has [...]
We’ve all heard the expression, “It’s not who you are, it’s who you know.” And while there may be some truth to that, I think that really “It’s not who you know but who knows you.” Why the distinction? Because people do things for people they know. They do more for people they like. And [...]
Moonlighting: verb, “Having a second job in addition to one’s regular employment.” I was recently asked to provide some insights on starting a business while working fulltime and raising a family. My response? “It’s a dance, and you need to learn the steps to do it well.” Obviously, starting a business when you have a [...]
In a recent Franklin Covey publication, I was re-introduced to a story that I had heard in the past. Somehow, this time, it had a new application. The story, recorded in the book Emotional Intelligence by Dr. Daniel Goleman, is based on a research study conducted by Walter Mischel during the 1960s. The purpose of [...]
The most valuable information in your business is that which makes it better. Because it is unlikely that you are the only business entity that offers what you offer, it is all the more critical to ensure that you are providing the best possible service you can. It is in this area of customer service [...]
No matter what your business is, it’s important to remember that your customers are buying an experience, not just a product. Even if you are selling a commodity, you have the opportunity to differentiate that purchasing experience from that of your competition. Consider who you choose to do business with and why. You shop at [...]