Tag: personal development
Why Good Companies Create Bad Rules
I’m staring at my expense check and notice it’s short by about $4. Must have totaled up the wrong amount when I submitted my...
Hire An Assistant, Even If You Think You Can’t Afford One
Most of the small business and solo professionals I know don’t have an assistant. Whether they are an independent consultant, coach, professional speaker, writer,...
Persuasion Secrets Revealed In The Trump U Playbook
Imagine if you had access to a secret book that teaches Donald Trump’s techniques for verbal persuasion. Would you want to read it? Well, now...
A Productivity Secret From The Dalai Lama’s Little Red Bag
What does the Dalai Lama keep in his small red bag?
My favorite story about the Dalai Lama was from an article in The Globe and...
2 Major Keys To Productivity From 2 Superfast Writers
I am a writer. I write slowly.
This is a problem, because I am a writer.
About a year ago, I tracked my productivity and learned...
Live Life Truly Present
Are you living your life truly present? Do you wear different masks depending on whether you are at work, home or posting on social...
Use Corporate Storytelling To Drive Brand Authenticity
Why do some brands appear so much more authentic than others?
The quest for brand authenticity among marketers has become akin to the search for...
7 Ways To Politely Say No To ‘Cup of Coffee’ Requests
“The difference between successful people and very successful people is that very successful people say ‘no’ to almost everything.” —Warren Buffett
If you’re a consultant, author,...
How To Talk To Your Boss About Productivity
Do you blame your boss for your inability to get more done at work?
One of my core productivity principles is to stop checking email...
