/*! elementor – v3.17.0 – 08-11-2023 */ .elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block} Mastering the Art of Relationship Building in Sales In the competitive world of sales, building strong, lasting relationships is not just an advantageous skill—it’s essential for success. Imagine navigating your day, meeting with customers and clients, knowing that each interaction […]

A leader is only as strong as the team behind them. This adage has never rung truer than in today’s complex and rapidly changing business landscape. In a world characterized by ambiguity, uncertainty, volatility, and complexity (often referred to as VUCA), the ability to inspire, motivate, and develop others is no longer a luxury but […]

Every successful entrepreneur knows that a business is only as strong as its people. Surrounding yourself with top-notch “A players” is not just nice to have; it’s a non-negotiable factor for achieving your goals and making a lasting impact. As Jack Welch famously put it,  “If you pick the right people… you almost don’t have… […]

  “Symbols can be so beautiful, sometimes.” ~ Kurt Vonnegut, “Breakfast of Champions” Sandra described the past week of headaches associated with a systems conversion that took place in the call center in which she works as a customer service representative. She outlined the many hiccups and problems they encountered, the way data dropped out […]

Okay, let’s be clear: AI isn’t a magic wand that transforms potential clients into adoring fans who will buy anything you throw at them. People can detect inauthenticity from a mile away. However, leveraging those advanced algorithms and data-crunching capabilities correctly can be a game changer for your firm. It’s about striking the ideal mix… […]

Editor’s Note – I am recycling some old articles that seem to have not lost the meaning. Disregard the time period references. The message still rings true today. As someone who works with business leaders in many different sectors, I’ve paused to reflect on exactly how I feel about the current state of affairs around […]

Want to know more on how to keep more money and give less to the government?  If you answered, HECK YES!, you need to listen to my Interview with Roger Pearson, Chief Business Education Officer. He is an expert in Tax Hacks for Entrepreneurs. I know you will find Roger to be a wealth of… […]

Finding and retaining quality staff whether you’re hiring employees or contractors, can be a difficult task for many entrepreneurs. There is a myriad of reasons this is true. It takes a focused, strategic approach to hiring and growing your team that will help propel you and your business forward. To help you with the process,… […]

In today’s complex business world, change is hard. Companies venturing through major culture shifts, mergers or other forms of change often struggle to make it to the end. The idea that people hate change is a phenomenon that is taught, coached and wrestled with in many ways, shapes, and forms. Regardless of your mindset about […]

Creativity and innovation can take your business to new heights that maybe you haven’t yet dreamed possible, so let’s explore 6 ways to practice creativity and innovation in your business, so you can create your ideal business and ideal life. This consistent creativity and innovative practice can result in new ideas, new products, or new… […]