7 Important Habits of Leaders Who Know How to Listen
Communicating is listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Active listening is essential! Listening and Questions = SALES! How are you listening to understand, rather than just listening to respond? Read the full story here.
STRATEGY Power Sessions for SUCCESS! Best Practice Tip of the Week: Insights & Take-aways
With inspiration from Kelly Johnson of Kelly Johnson Photography, during an interview in her “Ask the Expert” series, I launched, “STRATEGY Power Sessions for SUCCESS!”, a Best Practices & Accountability Partner Group with a focus on Making It HAPPEN! It’s a group for Entrepreneurs, Small Business Owners, Commissioned Professionals, Direct Sales, and Network Marketers to […]
How do I share my Value on a Scope of Work or Proposal?
When creating a Scope of Work or Proposal for a client, it should be all about them. Consider beginning with their Priorities and then outlining their Focus and Goal areas along with the Result and Outcomes they will achieve. Then you can share the Deliverables and Statement of Work with the Investment. Finally, you can […]
Quality Quotes: Audrey Hepburn
“Nothing is impossible; the word itself says I’m possible!” ~ Audrey Hepburn Words and phrases are so powerful! What possibilities are you imagining?How will you make your dreams and ideas a reality?
13 Ways Small Business Owners Can Reduce Busy Work and Be Truly Productive
It is so easy to get caught up in busy work, distracted on social media, or doing something you should subcontract to a virtual assistant. Here’s my #14. Get busy with your “busi”ness! Choose to invest your time and energy in activities to achieve the results YOU desire! Be proactive in taking action and getting […]
Your STRATEGY = Branding, Prospecting, Marketing, and Sales SUCCESS!
Launching a business is based upon your WHY, purpose, and passion! People care more about WHY you do WHAT you do and the problems you solve and value you bring. It’s not all about your products or services as we buy the result, outcome, or benefit. Consider, you don’t really need a shovel, but you […]
How Do I Invite People to Subscribe to My Email List or Newsletter?
Meeting someone at a networking event or connecting with someone on LinkedIn, does not mean you have permission to add them to your email blasts or newsletters. Per the CAN-SPAM Act, subscribers must opt-in or give permission to be added to your email marketing list. Be meaningful and purposeful with your invitations based upon offering […]
Quality Quotes: Jane Goodall
“What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make” ~ Jane Goodall It’s all about our choices! What difference will you make?
It’s Never Too Late to Learn These 12 Powerful Leadership Habits
Developing and embracing your leadership qualities and abilities provides the opportunity to make an impact! Here’s my “C” to add to the list of habits. Character – Leading with and expecting trust, respect, responsibility, and integrity is essential. What’s your “C”? Read the full story here.
Networking and Next Steps
If you choose to invest your time and energy in networking, the follow-up or “next steps”, as I like to call it, is essential. Because you don’t know if someone will become your client, power partner, strategic referral partner, raving fan, etc., your priority should include having a conversation or at least connecting across social […]