Success never goes on sale, but most people spend their whole life dickering over the cost, never making the purchase. Success comes at a price, but then again, so does failure. We are given our gifts, talents and energies for this life, not permitted to bank any for eternity. If one must spend it anyway, why do so many dicker over the … [Read more...]
Confronting Reality or Passing the Buck?
October 5, 2010 by 2 Comments
One of my favorite quotes is: “There are only two ways to fail: Listen to no one or listen to everyone.” When you are new to a job or business, it is important to find mentors who will encourage and guide you through the rough waters. Having a mentor is important, so choose wisely. Ensure you are listening to someone who has achieved the … [Read more...]
Why Learning Organizations Pulverize Their Competition
September 22, 2010 by 3 Comments
“The only significant competitive advantage is your organization’s ability to learn faster than the competition.” – Peter Senge I love this statement because I believe this is the key advantage of one organization over another. Without the ability to learn and grow quickly, changes in the marketplace will diminish your ability to … [Read more...]
Self-Deception & Leadership Results
September 8, 2010 by 2 Comments
Results in life are inversely proportional to the level of self-deception (affiliate link). Hardly anything amazes me more than the self-deception levels obtained by would-be leaders. In a desire to protect their fragile egos, potential leaders would rather destroy their businesses than confront the facts. If business is going poorly, the … [Read more...]
A Quest for Excellence
August 24, 2010 by 2 Comments
In today’s highly competitive market there are fewer and fewer ways to separate your company and your products from the competition. All products offer the latest features and all companies offer guarantees. What makes some companies and some individuals always near the top of the pack? The biggest differentiator in the new economy is a … [Read more...]
3 Keys to Networking & Business Success
August 11, 2010 by 5 Comments
Note from CSL: In The Coming Aristocracy, Oliver DeMille lists networking marketing as one manifestation of "mini-factories." In this article, network marketer Orrin Woodward describes how to be successful at network marketing specifically, though the principles apply to any entrepreneur, mini-factory builder, and aspiring social leader. Links … [Read more...]
