Repair

repairYou’ve started the process of clearing out the old unneeded and wanted “STUFF” that clutters up your desk, closets, drawers and shelves.  As you’re going through this process you may find some items in need of repair.  You may also find some relationships in need of repair.  Here are some thoughts about repairs.

Thought 1:  Can’t be fixed.  If you have a plate that has a chip, it can’t be fixed – throw it out – you will never use it.  This goes for anything that can’t be repaired, it’s taking up valuable space… Continue reading

Clear

clearMarch is a great time to start the process of clearing out the old to make room for the new.  The weather can be volatile with nice sunny days and cold rainy/snowy days.  Use those days you are not inclined to go outside to begin the process of clearing out some things that need to go to ready yourself for new opportunities that may come along.  Here are some tips that may help you.

Tip 1:  Workspace.  Walk into your workspace and take a good look.  Whatever you see is what is going on… Continue reading

Competition!

This is a blog that ran in September of 2012.  It’s fitting to run it again at the end of a month that was devoted to developing yourself and developing your business.  I hope you’ll find it useful.

Does the very word scare you or energize you?  Do you run a small business and the competition is a bigger business?  Are you in an organization and competing for the next promotion?  Is competition a threat or a motivator?  Here are some thoughts about competition.

Thought one:  Limit your focus.  I’ve… Continue reading

Be Heard!

BeHeardYou have the best products and services in the world!  You are the most spectacular employee on the planet!  You have done everything there is to do to take on your next promotion.  Your business is poised to take off big time.  Everything is in place to soar.  How do you make it happen?  People have to know that you exist – your products and services are just what they need and are looking for – you possess all the skills necessary to be a success.  Simply put, you have to be heard… Continue reading

Add Value

AddValueTo grow your business or your career there has to be value.  Value, as well as beauty, is in the eye of the beholder.  It’s not enough to be of value, you must convey that value in ways others will understand, want what you are offering and are willing to pay for it.  Following are some ways to identify and convey your value or the value of your products.

Thought 1:  Missing.  If you’re having trouble coming up with ways to describe value, think about what would be missed if you or your products weren’t… Continue reading