It Time For Another Wake-Up Call!
Mick Jagger from The Rolling Stones had it wrong: Time, time, time is not on our side. This factoid was brought to my attention recently when a friend of mine shared his findings with me....
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Is Your Net Working?
I was recently asked my opinion on the timing of follow-up following a Networking Event. What was the proper protocol? Should the person seek personal information if only given a business card, and how soon...
From The Business Magazine – Advertising Age- … page 25 … January’s edition.
My last blog post suggested that you get up, get out, and go to the library. As elementary as that advice may have sounded, it is a solid, proven recommendation to get your creative juices...
“Turn Off That Damn Computer!”
One of the most difficult lessons we learn as adults is that we are virtually all the same. We are just a bunch of older children. Some more gray than others, and some with a...
Hooray For Winter!
Pay attention. Following my train of thought might prove a bit challenging. As I was admiring the flight of one of my golf shots recently, I couldn’t help but notice the bright blue sky, the...
Failure To Make Eye Contact
Often times I become mildly embarrassed when I hear myself reminding people of what they should already know. But they don’t. So I do. And I continue to get mildly embarrassed. Today’s reminder comes via...
What Is a Consultant?
A consultant use to be a guy or gal who was temporarily out of work and looking for a job. If that is the definition, then I have been a “consultant” for nearly 30 years....
You Can Thank Me Later
As sales and marketing advice goes, this may very well be up there with the best of it. This is a BIGGIE. Tune in. I ended a recent webinar with what I consider to be...
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I Could Not Have Said This Any Better Myself!
“Most people with a big idea, great talent and/or something to say don’t get lucky at first. Or second. Or even third. It’s so easy to conclude that if you’re not lucky, you’re not good....