Complete or Incomplete, Where Are You and Where Do You Want to Be?...
Recently I met with a couple a man and a woman who co-habitat. We got into a conversation around feeling complete. My answer to complete is that it is our first day taking our “dirt” nap. When we reach “complete,” I believe we are dead. As we continue to learn and grow, we are “incomplete”. Let’s explore this. We go through life having goals set for us to “complete”. Confirmation, kindergarten...How to Create Better Relationships...
Have you ever taken the time to observe facial expressions? Lynne and I love to spend weekends going to the mall. We are shoppers, not buyers. We can walk the mall, maybe buying a lunch or dinner. When buying something it is almost always deeply discounted. I spend most of my time looking at other shoppers. A friend of mine has a great expression, “Most people go through life as if they have been weaned on a...Coaching or Consulting, is There Really a Difference?...
Coaches, as I define them, are those who guide us through the process of personal discovery. They typically use a question and answer technique. The dictionary tells us “A person who instructs and trains athletes, competing teams, dramatic groups, etc. To instruct a person in a subject or prepare a person for an examination, by private tutoring.” Consultant, as I see them, are those who can provide methods and...Realtors and the 80/20 Triangle...
Unless you are a realtor or in a related business (mortgage, home inspection, escrow, interior design, CPA, etc.), I am not sure why you are reading this. Maybe it is because you are a loyal reader. As I serve realtors, I have made some interesting observations. Maybe I am writing this for personal validation. Since my current practice is focused in southern California, my evaluation is only for that area. The real...Are You Giving Away Knowledge That You Should Be Getting Paid For?...
I got a call the other day from a friend who told me she was getting her brain picked to death. Here is a lady with over 25 years experience as a public speaker having people call her at least once per week asking for free advice. Sound familiar? Would you like a system that paid for your service? Then please read on! At a party, a man asks a medical doctor why he has pain in his neck. The doctor answers, “My...Who is Responsible to Pay for Your Self-Improvement, You or Your Employer?...
Are you a commissioned sales person? Or maybe you receive a salary plus commission. Occasionally you have the opportunity to attend a company- provided training or seminar; however, you want to advance your career. More specifically, you want to “fast track” your career. You want to expedite your advancement. Who is responsible to pay for your self-improvement, you or your employer? You might answer, “The...Who Do You Know, and Should They Help You in Your Business?...
So, you are over 18. You are on your own. Having your own business has given you and your family an independence you never imagined. Now you are at a point where you want to grow the business. You read all the self-help books (even articles like this). You have sat down with a number of advisors to get some information to help you move ahead. After the self-help books, and interviewing some advisors, you may go...How to Give a Referral!...
I am frequently taken by surprise. People often ask me how to give a referral, yet it seems so natural to me. I just take it for granted that everyone knows how to do this. We do it all the time without giving it a second thought. Referral giving is really a very natural occurrence. Whether or not you agree, please read on. We dine a great restaurant, see the latest movie, attend a business grand opening, or watch the...Choosing to be Positive!...
Have you ever wondered what constitutes a “negative person”? I heard that all my life, but never really understood. Then the other day, I finally got it! I was sitting in a room with a friend, his family, and their newborn. The grandmother was holding the baby – less than 24 hours old – who was lifting its head. She commented that “Babies this age should not be able to lift their heads”. I thought that...