Posts Tagged 'Business'

Jul

10

The Truth about Leadership

There are a lot of misconceptions around what it takes to be a leader.  Listen to the Own Your Truth radio show (replay) where I debunk 3 of the biggest myths about leadership!

• Myth #1 – You are born a leader – there is an old school belief you are

Feb

19

Do you work for a “Seagull boss”?

Do you work for a boss who swoops in, drops a huge project on your desk, and then leaves before you have time to ask a single question? If this sounds familiar, watch this video for some practical tips for working with this behavioral style and get pointers about how …

Jan

29

Why Your Sales Are Down and How To Fix It

Have you ever received a cold call from a salesperson who didn’t listen? 

Last week I received a call from a newspaper salesman asking if I wanted a free one month subscription to the paper.  I politely informed him I didn’t read the news because it wasn’t energy I wanted …

Dec

11

Don’t believe the hype!

It can be scary looking for a new job or trying to find your first one (as new college grads know) so we create stories to protect ourselves from the unknown.  In this video Laura warns “don’t believe the hype” and asks one simple question to change your perspective… “Is …

Nov

26

Company Culture, Personal Transformation and you! (Repost)

In a New York Times interview, Brett Wilson, C.E.O. of TubeMogul, a video advertising software company, explains the importance of three values he created in the company culture which have contributed to the success of his business.

As I was reading this interview, I had a “light-bulb” moment. What if …

Oct

30

A manger who cares yields greater ROI than a random raise

Most bosses show their appreciation to their employees by giving them a raise, but is that really the best way to show appreciation? Listen to this video to hear what Laura has to say about finding out what’s important to your employees.…

Oct

29

In the Office – I’m a Perfectionist (repost)

Q. When working on projects, planning events and even corresponding with people, I like to make sure it’s perfect.  The challenge is I know I spend more time than necessary which is preventing me from getting all my work done. What can I do?

A. A high attention to detail …

Oct

3

Are you productive? (Repost)

Are you productive?  For most people the answer changes daily and is based on quantitative output.

What activities do you “count” as productive?  If you base productivity on quantity then checking items off your “to do” list may provide a momentary sense of productivity but it typically doesn’t last.  When …

Sep

6

Who says there is no “I” in TEAM?

It is commonly said, there is no “I” in team which is true when you spell it; but there is no “O” or “U” either so why does “I” get so much attention?  It’s because we have overvalued a vowel to make a point.  This cute little saying has been …

Aug

28

Cold calls aren’t for everyone

Does the idea of cold calling for business make you cringe? If so, then it’s not a natural behavior for you! Find your own way of prospecting, and discover how much easier it is to do things in harmony with your natural style.…