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 […]
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 […]
Leverage the knowledge of your workforce and grow together
The popular saying, “Our employees are our biggest asset,” reflects not just the elbow grease workers put in on the job, but the knowledge they bring to work every day. Encourage them to share what they know so everyone can benefit from their experience and expertise. Remember that knowledge-sharing is personal. Employees may feel […]
Hey, I just want to play.
“There is a trophy to be won. Golfers are keenly focused. Pressure is on. But, I just want to play. Really! I’m not interested in a lower handicap. I just want to play. “I could care less about a trophy. I want to laugh with my friends. Rib them occasionally when their fourth putt […]
The war between parents and teens: How to call a truce…
Raising a teenager doesn’t have to be a constant battle. Kids don’t enjoy fighting with their parents, but even the best-behaved teens can flare up and lash out at the ’rents from time to time, and being understanding doesn’t mean you have to tolerate disrespect and dangerous behavior. Keep your temper and manage the occasional […]
Tired of forgetting what you’ve learned. Here’s how to keep what you have!
Learning new things is all very well, but whether or not we learn through reading, attending a course or through any other means, retaining information can sometimes be a struggle. One of the most effective ways to do so, however, is by teaching someone else what you yourself have been taught. Of course, teaching […]
Should You Give Up On Your Dream Job?
Maybe you’ve always wanted to be a firefighter, or an astronaut, or a rock star—but instead you’re stuck in a job selling shoes or answering phones all day. Should you give up on your dream job? Don’t be too quick to write off your goals—but don’t be stupid about it, either. Pursue your dreams […]
Teaching Your Kids the Value of Money?
Schools may well teach your children how to add and subtract, but learning the value of money is one lesson that has to come from home. Unless you teach them otherwise, they will continue to think that money grows on trees and that banks just give away cash – until they have to make their […]
Don’t Stagnate…Innovate! Want to Know Why?
Having rounded the corner into another new year, many employees will be turning their thoughts to how they can make 2011 the year that they put themselves ahead of the pack, raise their profile within their organizations and make themselves natural contenders for promotion. As just doing more of the same day in and day […]
