Re-Building Golf Instruction: Three Necessary Ingredients!
Over the years I’ve watched many golf lessons, taken some, and given a few. After the lesson package is over and the money is spent, how does the student assesses their results? Let me suggest several questions students ask themselves. Did I have a fun time? Today’s world is filled with high stress producing work and entertainment. “Work hard […]
Fight for your relationship, not to win the argument! At Home and Work!
And they lived happily ever after . . .” is how most fairy tales end. In reality, every relationship, no matter how happy, suffers its share of conflict and argument. If it’s going to endure, both partners need to know how to fight fair. Follow these rules for arguments that don’t end in tears—or worse: […]
Pre-Shot Routine or Rut: What does Yours Look Like?
Watching the golf tour professionals this past season I noticed how boring these guys’ pre-shot routines really are. Here are some of the many steps that I noticed. Start from behind the ball. Tug on the shirt to draw up the sleeve. Pick a spot just ahead of your ball in line with the target. Walk around […]
Create the brand you were meant to be!
The concept of personal branding may have been born in 1997, with Tom Peters’ article “The Brand Called You” in Fast Company magazine. Even if it predates Peters, it’s become a legitimate career practice employed by entrepreneurs, CEOs, and even regular workers who want to distinguish themselves from the pack. Take charge of your […]
Integrity or Results: Which do you value?
Golf, like life, is a collection of transactions and relationships that change as you travel around the course or community. It is easy to take shortcuts along the way, like tossing a ball from behind a rock or not counting a wiff. It’s easy to tell little “white” lies to smooth over embarrassing situations. Integrity, however, is often at […]
Does Your Golf Game Suffer from the Shiny-Object Syndrome? It’s Time to Find a Pro!
Every day several dozen phone calls, emails, and direct mail offers show up on my doorstep created by well-meaning marketers to help me buy their email list, get more people in my store, make more sales, and so forth. Many of these bright, shiny objects have indeed helped small businesses achieve success. But, are they right for […]
What’s the Social Media and the Job Scene Mean for You?
A recent survey of 97,000 people (18,000 from the United States) in 30 different countries showed that social media is currently lagging behind networking and online job boards. As well as more traditional job search methods such as using recruitment firms and print advertisements in terms of achieving job search success, social networking sites are […]
Necessary ingredient for making your next sale is …
One of the essential requisites of a successful salesperson is enthusiasm. After all, if the person doing the selling doesn’t feel inspired and excited about the product or service, how is the customer supposed to feel enthused? Of course, not everyone is naturally enthusiastic at heart, but for those who are, their passion and […]
Golf needs more Jobs – NOW! Here’s why…
Steve Jobs passed away this week. A lot will be said about how his passing turned out the light of creative imagination for the technology industry. While he was one of the brightest lights and nothing here should detract from that, he was still just one “hungry, foolish” person trying to live up to what […]
Make the right impression with your wardrobe
Clothes make the man, or woman, especially at work. How you dress makes a big impression on your boss, your colleagues, and customers. Wherever you work, here are some basic tips on dressing for success: Look around your workplace. This is especially useful when you’re interviewing, but it’s good advice throughout your career. Take note […]
