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Business Lessons I Learned from B.A. Baracus
I’ve read a lot of business books on team-building, delegation, and leadership. But some of the best lessons on teamwork are the ones I learned at my grandparent’s house on Saturday afternoons when I was growing up. And I’m not talking about the wonderful things I learned by helping my grandma set the table or […]
Act a Little Happier than You Feel
A quick tip you won’t find in most business books: Act a little happier than you feel. Whether you are talking to a client or prospect, sending an email to your boss, or attending a networking event, make your disposition a little cheerier than you normally would. Smile a little more, be a little more […]
Technology Doesn’t Solve Anything
Today, as you go through your work day, your goal is to solve as many problems as you can. For most of us, that is what our work consists of: solving challenges that pop up consistently through the day. Luckily, since our society has advanced a bit, the problems that we face aren’t the dire […]
Non-Linear Growth for Entrepreneurs
What causes entrepreneurs to fail? It’s a question that comes up a lot when working with clients who are struggling to build their businesses. Even new business owners who are doing well often feel that they are close to the edge of insolvency and are frustrated by how quickly (or rather, how slowly) their businesses are growing. Obviously, starting and growing a new enterprise is […]
Know Your Audience
For the past few years, I’ve been making professional development videos with my friend Rob Hazan from Me on Video. We create a studio in my living room and put together short clips that we post on YouTube. It’s pretty cool that we have a forum to do this, and it’s cool that the videos […]
3 Ways to Rock Your Second-Half Networking
Ah, July. We’re all sitting on a beach, enjoying the summer. But soon the fall will be here and with it the mad dash to accomplish our 2012 goals. Make it easier on yourself by having your network poised to help you as the weather starts to cool. Here are three ways you can […]
Networking and Dating
If you have ever stepped back and watched the action at a business networking event, the resemblance to a singles bar is uncanny (and slightly unnerving). Think about it, there’s a bunch of people wandering around, nervously approaching people they don’t know because they’re hoping to meet that special someone that will make their life better. […]
3 Keys to Introducing Yourself to a Group
At some point in your professional career you are going to have to stand up in front of a group of people and introduce yourself. It might be at a formal networking event where everyone is going around the room and giving their “elevator speech”, or maybe it’s a professional conference where you are each […]