I was at the gym the other day (as I am most days of the week – consistency) and when I turned the corner to enter the women’s locker room I saw this lock on a locker. The locker is lock… …with the key in the lock. I immediately started to laugh. Then I thought…
The Olympics are over and as inspired as I was by all of – like I always am – the thing that hit me the most is how many parallels can be drawn in the games and business… in the athletes and an entrepreneur. The graphic sums up the United States achievements during these games…
I love the Olympics. Everything about it! The back stories, the behind-the-scenes things you don’t know about the athletes and their struggles, what they’ve been through to get where they are always inspire me. Did you know Simone Biles was separated from her parents and placed in foster care before years later being adopted by…
School is starting in my area next week and a teacher friend of mine is putting this bulletin board up in her classroom. When she sent it to me, my immediate thought was this is applicable in business (and life), so I decided to use it – just as it is. While we don’t necessarily…
Every second counts… In your life and in your business! That might seem obvious to you… and it should. And, I see so many people – and business owners – wasting time, spinning their wheels, and thinking somebody else will solve their problems that it bears repeating. You’re responsible. You and you alone. You are…
In the business world, the dilemma of whether to blend in or stand out is critical. This decision shapes careers and influences market positions. It’s not simply a choice between conformity and differentiation but a strategic balancing act. Blending in is often perceived as the safer route, especially when establishing your business. Aligning with industry…
A few days ago, I saw a commercial with Dawn Staley (in case you don’t know… she’s the current University of South Carolina Women’s Basketball coach, former college, WNBA and Olympic basketball player) in it where she was talking about a program called “See Her”. It’s a campaign about how far women’s sports have come…
In just a few days, we’ll officially be halfway through this year. This is a great time to take some time to really reflect on where you are and what you want to accomplish for the rest of the year. This applies to all areas of your business… and your life. Are you halfway to…
In my 30+ years in business, I don’t think I’ve ever talked to a business owner who, at some point, didn’t talk about needing more clients and leads. There’s a difference between leads and qualified leads. Unqualified leads are like likes on social media… they might make you feel good, but they’re basically useless. It’s…
When somebody asks you if you’re alright, or says “how are you doing” do you automatically, without thinking tell them you’re good, or ok? “How’s business?” You reply, “it’s good (or great).” “How are you doing?” You say, “I’m good, how about you?” “Are you ok?” You respond, “Yea, I’m good.” Or “I’m fine.” Sound…
