What drives you crazy?
For some people it is a sound (think finger nails on a chalkboard) while for others it’s visual (picture of a politician from the other side). Regardless, we all have something that makes us cringe instinctually.
I’ve got a few myself, and I recently noticed that I developed a new one. It turns [...]
Move the Needle – What drives you crazy?
May 16th, 2012Pull the Trigger
May 14th, 2012“Everything you want is out there waiting for you to ask. Everything you want also wants you. But you have to take action to get it.” – Jules Renard
I have a tendency to over analyze from time to time.
I tell myself that I will wait [...]
Move the Needle-Understand your target market
May 8th, 2012Last year, I was having breakfast with a colleague at a restaurant that is near my office. I bumped into a handful of current/past clients and a few great prospects. Afterwards, I realized that I had really enjoyed spending time with people who valued my time and expertise.
Then, I went back to my office and [...]
Are you listening?
May 7th, 2012“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma – which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of other’s opinions drown out your own inner voice.
And most important, have the courage [...]
Learning & Changing
May 1st, 2012“Learn everything you can, anytime you can, from anyone you can – there will always come a time when you will be grateful you did.” – Sarah Caldwell
I was blessed to spend the last 4 days with arguably the most influential success coach in the world – [...]
Move the Needle-Measure Everything
April 25th, 2012Each time I meet with a business owner, they quickly inform me that they want more revenue, higher margins, more leads, a better conversation rate or higher productivity from their staff.
My answer is usually, “I can help you with all of these!” However, before I can provide a business owner with any guidance, I need [...]
Instant Gratification
April 23rd, 2012“He that can have Patience, can have what he will” – Benjamin Franklin
I realized (actually re-realized would be the truth) lately, that I can struggle with patience.
It turns out that sometimes, when I figure out what I want, I want it now.
Unfortunately, unless you [...]
Move the Needle-Build a Great System
April 18th, 2012A few weeks ago, my family was in the drive thru at Starbucks® for a post church coffee. My wife leaned over my lap and shouted her extremely complicated order (double pump with a half decaf something) to the barista on the other end of the microphone. The total for her small drink was $3.95.
Why [...]
Memories
April 17th, 2012What do you remember in your life?
Don Miller, asks this question in his recent book A Million Miles in a Thousand Years.
As I reflected on my own life, I found myself agreeing with his insight that you always seem to remember occasions that had the most emotional impact on you – whether positive or negative.
You [...]