Dr. Joe Vitale, author of numerous books including Buying Trances: A New Psychology of Sales and Marketing, was a keynote speaker at a seminar I attended a few years ago in Delray Beach, FL. During his talk, Joe told an interesting story that reinforces a principle he has longed believed in—Money Loves Speed. Essentially,...
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There are three main reasons why creativity is important in building wealth. First, solving problems and making decisions are the key functions of the entrepreneur. It’s estimated that as much as 50 percent to 60 percent of your time in business and in life is spent solving problems of some kind. So it stands...
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We all know that professionalism is the cornerstone of the business world. But what is professionalism? Is it a certain look or type of behavior? Is it an attitude or work ethic? Or something else entirely? The truth is, professionalism is all of these things and more. Understanding the nature of professionalism and how...
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Old school management has been around for a long time, probably over 120 years, and it is classically defined with terms such as organizing, leading and controlling. Resources include information and human among others, and the entire purpose on managing is to complete objectives and goals in an efficient, effective and timely manner. There...
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What happens when you gain new responsibilities at work? Sometimes it is very difficult to organize your time in such a way that you continue to complete your previous tasks and manage to complete your new responsibilities. If you are the type of person that likes to complete things right away, this can cause...
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One of the most common types of business communication is presenting to persuade. From sales representatives persuading customers, to mid-level managers persuading workers and upper management, we spend almost every business day involved in some form of persuasive communication. No matter our role, improving our ability to persuade others is vital to our career...
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Procrastination exists among all of us. But, how people deal with procrastination and let it affect their day-to-day life—at home, at the office, with friendships and relationships—is a completely different thing. One of the best ways to kill procrastination is by setting goals to help you accomplish and manage the things you need to...
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Have you written your holiday thank you cards yet? If not, it’s time to get moving on them! Writing a sincere thank you note is one of the professional skills that can make a lasting favorable impression. People like being appreciated. One of Dale Carnegie’s fundamental human relation principles is “Give honest, sincere appreciation.”...
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Everyone has heard the adage, “Work Smarter, Not Harder.” And that mantra is especially true at this time of year, when time spent preparing for the holidays cuts into your productive time at work. The good news is that effective time management skills will create a less stressful work environment for you and still allow...
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Job burnout—especially prone during this time of the year—is the workforce equivalent of the marathon runner who has gassed out. Naturally, this could lead to huge productivity problems within your business. Symptoms tend to manifest as anxiousness, noticeable tiredness, inability to focus and a short temper. Obviously, none of these are conducive to a...
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