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Leadership Required
The science and principle of leadership is of great interest to me. Everyday, in my Business Coaching practice, I see examples of good and bad leadership. In fact, when working with a new client, one of the first things I look for are the tell-tell signs of poor leadership. Many times, when we correct this,…
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An Internet Minute
Depending upon your age, what I am about to reveal to you will either astound you or make you yawn. Nonetheless, I want you to take a moment, sit in your easy chair/stand-up desk/executive office furniture/beanbag, and consider this: In the amount of time it has taken you to read this article, to this point,…
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Common Fears and Obstacles to Closing Sales
If you’re in sales you should know that there are several common obstacles that salespeople face when closing sales. The end game of selling is stressful and difficult, and, understanding these barriers will help you win the game. From the prospects point of view, they may experience these fears: Fear of Failure: Fear of failure isn’t…
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5 Ways To Unleash Your Potential
I’m on my simplicity kick today. If you’ve read any of my other articles you know how I feel about people who make a ton of money by making us think that most simple things really are harder and more complicated than we really know, and that we need them to decipher it for us.…
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The Favorite Pastime of Business Owners
I’m convinced that the favorite pastime of business owners, entrepreneurs and executives is not golf, or bowling, or gardening, or even spending time with the family. I believe that it is, complaining! Sometimes, at the end of a week, I’m exhausted from listening to people complain about why business isn’t better, or, what the government…
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5 Ways You’ll Benefit From Working With An Executive Coach
By Brett Farmiloe I never thought I’d work with an executive coach. I’m a first-time CEO of a small startup with less than $1M in annual revenue. Why would I need a coach? I’m sure you can dissect why I’d need a coach if you read that sentence closely. “First-time CEO.” “Small startup.” “Less than $1M…
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What makes a good day or a bad day for a CEO?
I will answer your question with some questions. I’m not a shrink, but I am and have been a CEO many times and over the years I’ve learned that the definition of a good and bad day was solely based upon the clarity of my goals and what I had done that day to move…
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What is an entrepreneur lifestyle?
I have the privilege to be able to speak to a lot of people every year about business and how to start one. My favorite question is always based around the concept of what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur. What’s that life like? What do I need to do? If you’re considering an…
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The Math Behind Success
The mathematics behind success can be quite simple really. I define it as “clearly understanding what you have to do; and, when you need to do it; whether you want to do it or not, and then doing it!” What is it that you absolutely must, cannot avoid doing to be successful? Most people are…
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The 14 Foundational Skills of Success, No Matter How You Define It!
The hardest part about success is the discipline required. The foundational elements of success are straightforward and simple. It’s the day to day commitment and discipline to make these basic elements a ritual that’s tough. In fact, most people can’t do it. That’s why you see so few people become so exceptionally successful. The true…
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