Use LinkedIn as part your preparation process to attend your next networking event. A half hour of internet research could tell you exactly whom your contacts know that you WANT to know! How much easier could it be than to walk up to one of them and say, “I saw on LinkedIn that John Smith…
Those We Lead Become Us Ever since I can remember I had a deep desire to lead, well, actually I just wanted to be in charge of others, in control if you would. It took me a great number of years to learn that leadership is learned, and those who are in leadership positions have…
Fail-Safe Leadership BY Jorge Gutierrez Based on the book by: Linda L. Martin & Dr. David G. Mutchler Leadership is the hottest topic in business today. Fail-Safe Leadership advances a results-based definition of leadership. It demonstrates how it’s possible to grow leaders quickly, and how to align every individual’s work effort directly to the…
Be – Know – Do I am a former Army non-commissioned officer – a retired Command Sergeant Major; and as such the Army holds a special place in my everyday life. In my way of thinking the Army is second to none when it comes to leadership training. It was there I learned the meaning…
Thanks to Steve Reichert for sharing this inspirational video – a must view and study for leaders at all levels. Leadership continues to be the hottest topic in business today. Many of us use our leadership experience and business acumen to advance and grow our endeavors. We do everything we can to grow our business…
Q. What are the two biggest priorities for Small Business Owners when growing their business? A. Recent research demonstrates networking and a plan as the first two priorities. 38% cited some form of networking as the source of their sales BNI accounted for 20% Associations Networking pulled in 18% Chamber connections landed 17% The balance…
Having a coach is like having your own personal navigator for your life’s journey. The coach helps you chart your course and reach your destination. Imagine having someone in your corner who is totally committed to your success. Someone who always encourages the powerful part of you, who sees how big you can be, and…
“There is nothing quite so useless, as doing with great efficiency, something that should not be done at all.” Peter Drucker Also known as the 80:20 rule, irrespective of the nature of your business, the Pareto Principle holds that 80% of the consequences of any action come from 20% of the causes. This principle…
I was struck this morning during my routine readings by what I think is in direct correlation to leadership in today’s’ business and organizational discussion. Leaders, particularly Entrepreneurial Thinkers must have conviction to persevere through their selected course of action; they must also have the courage to single out those opportunities and business endeavors that…