The Value of TRY

The Value of TRY

I was recently interviewed and the host of the show asked me what I thought of the word “try”. One of the single worst pieces of advice I have ever heard, and it is bandied about as gospel truth, is the phrase “do or do not, there is no try”. Personally. I do not look...
STRONG NEGOTIATION SKILLS

STRONG NEGOTIATION SKILLS

The ability to successfully negotiate can make an enormous difference in a person’s quality of life.  That may sound like hyperbole, but the reality is that effective negotiating is one of the most significant skills required. Negotiating a higher salary or commission...
The “F” in Foundations: Part Two

The “F” in Foundations: Part Two

Free Yourself from the Past In our previous article, we discussed the top three reasons people start their own businesses, which are the almost universal responses I hear when I ask the question of small business owners in my seminars and workshops. The top three...
The “F” in Foundations: Part One

The “F” in Foundations: Part One

Free Yourself from the Past What are the top reasons given by small business owners for why they chose to start their own business? I ask this question of the attendees, generally small business owners/operators who consider themselves entrepreneurs, in my seminars....