15th March 2011
Effective business lunch etiquette is not solely defined by knowing which fork to use. Once you’ve mastered basic business dining etiquette, now you need to focus on the underlying power play that may be taking place.
Whether you are eating with a c...
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15th March 2011
Everyone knows that some businesses are experiencing challenging times. But I have to tell you, I also see some amazing things happening with many of my clients. It's not that they are not experiencing the pinch of the economy - they are. Yet, what I love...
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15th March 2011
It has happened to the best of us – we have been dining at a nice restaurant and something has caught us off-guard. Whether it was an unfamiliar dish or the 6th fork that got you flustered; being prepared for the next business lunch can help you feel con...
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15th March 2011
Have you ever been with someone you knew was being nice just because they wanted something from you?
Whether it was a salesperson, a colleague or an acquaintance needing a favor or a commitment from you to do something you do not want to do, savvy wo...
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15th March 2011
As an award-winning Positioning and Business Growth Expert, I work primarily with high-achieving female career professionals and women business owners. One of the major problems that these women face is moving from “reactive" to “proactive".
In a stud...
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15th March 2011
Last week, during one of my complimentary 30-Minute Business Breakthrough Strategy sessions, a potential client asked: “How can I build a long-term client relationship?"
My response was that you not only want to build long-term client relationships, but ...
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15th March 2011
Last week, during one of my complimentary 30-Minute Business Breakthrough Strategy Sessions, a potential client asked: “What is the difference between a customer and a client?"
I told her that some people say there is not much difference, while others...
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15th March 2011
Do you know what's important for the success of small business owners and entrepreneurs? I submit that it is: Knowledge, Skills and Talent. I know that many of your competitors also have the same traits. The key to remaining viable and profitable must a...
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15th March 2011
Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. ~Ralph Waldo Emerson. Here are my top 10.5 Ways to Enhance Your Leadership Skills:
1. Have a clear vision. Who are you? What do you stand for? What is your lif...
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15th March 2011
One of my former clients called to ask me what she could do to ensure that her clients return to purchase her products and services. My first question was: “What have you done for your clients lately?" There was a pause. I knew at that moment, she had ...
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15th March 2011
Standing out in a productive, positive and creative way requires deliberate and strategic efforts to get positioned, get attention and get noticed so that you can achieve your desired results. All of us stand out in some way; the question is whether we ar...
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