The Accountability Minute:Business Acceleration|Productivity
I’m Anne Bachrach and for over 27 years I’ve been best known as The Accountability Coach™. Some even have called me The Accountability Pit-Bull™.
Did you know that the #1 reason people don’t get what they want is lack of accountability?
If you want to make more money, work less, and enjoy even better work life balance, The Accountability Minute is perfect for you.
Are you sick and tired of your business just making you sick and tired?
You know the drill. You invest a lot of time in building and growing your business. You make many personal sacrifices. You hope that the trade-off is more clients, more revenue, more progress toward your goals, and more prosperity, so you can enjoy the business and life you truly want. Good intentions don’t magically lead to good results. They are a start; however, they are unfortunately not enough. This is just the truth! Poor follow through takes a toll on virtually every aspect of our lives. It not only threatens our health, it also prevents us from achieving personal, financial, and career goals that are well within our reach.
When you are held accountable to the activity required to achieve your goals, you will make more money, be able to work less, and enjoy even having your ideal business and ideal life.
If this sounds at all like something you want, you are in the right place to accelerate your results!
Not only can you get value from listening to a variety of proven business success topics, you also get access to complimentary high-value business success resources that I share during some episodes. The episodes are some of my absolute BEST ideas for helping you to create the kind of business and life you have always wanted.
Anne Bachrach is author of many books, including Excuses Don't Count; Results Rule!, Live Life with No Regrets; How the Choices we Make Impact our Lives, No Excuses, The Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, The Power of Visualization, My Gratitude Journal, and The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.
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Your Mindset Power for Goal Setting and Achievement
Before I launch into a detailed explanation of effective goal setting, I’d like you to answer a question. Do you currently possess a mindset that allows growth and achievement of your goals through your life and sheer hard work? Your answ...
Effective Goal Setting Leads to Even Greater Achievement
As cliché as it sounds, there is nothing else that determines success more than effective goal setting. Effective goals provide the clarity and path to reach success and achievement, including new business plans, and professional development to...
Even The Accountability Coach Needs a Pause
After recording 2,887 episodes in a row of The Accountability Minute without missing a single day, I’ve decided it’s time to practice what I teach. And that means taking a short pause. As much as I love bei...
Even The Accountability Coach Needs a Pause
After recording 2,887 episodes in a row of The Accountability Minute without missing a single day, I’ve decided it’s time to practice what I teach. And that means taking a short pause. As much as I love bei...
Even The Accountability Coach Needs a Pause
After recording 2,887 episodes in a row of The Accountability Minute without missing a single day, I’ve decided it’s time to practice what I teach. And that means taking a short pause. As much as I love bei...
Even The Accountability Coach Needs a Pause
After recording 2,887 episodes in a row of The Accountability Minute without missing a single day, I’ve decided it’s time to practice what I teach. And that means taking a short pause. As much as I love bei...
Even The Accountability Coach Needs a Break
After recording 2,887 episodes in a row of The Accountability Minute without missing a single day, I’ve decided it’s time to practice what I teach. And that means taking a short pause. As much as I love bei...
Even The Accountability Coach Needs a Break
After recording 2,887 episodes in a row of The Accountability Minute without missing a single day, I’ve decided it’s time to practice what I teach. And that means taking a short pause. As much as I love bei...
Even The Accountability Coach Needs a Break
After recording 2,887 episodes in a row of The Accountability Minute without missing a single day, I’ve decided it’s time to practice what I teach. And that means taking a short pause. As much as I love bei...
Even The Accountability Coach Needs a Break
After recording 2,887 episodes in a row of The Accountability Minute without missing a single day, I’ve decided it’s time to practice what I teach. And that means taking a short pause. As much as I love bei...
Even The Accountability Coach Needs a Break
After recording 2,887 episodes in a row of The Accountability Minute without missing a single day, I’ve decided it’s time to practice what I teach. And that means taking a short pause. As much as I love bei...
Even The Accountability Coach Needs a Break
After recording 2,887 episodes in a row of The Accountability Minute without missing a single day, I’ve decided it’s time to practice what I teach. And that means taking a short pause. As much as I love bei...
Even The Accountability Coach Needs a Break
After recording 2,887 episodes in a row of The Accountability Minute without missing a single day, I’ve decided it’s time to practice what I teach. And that means taking a short pause. As much as I love bei...
Even The Accountability Coach Needs a Pause
After recording 2,887 episodes in a row of The Accountability Minute without missing a single day, I’ve decided it’s time to practice what I teach. And that means taking a short pause. As much as I love bei...
Even The Accountability Coach Needs a Pause
After recording 2,887 episodes in a row of The Accountability Minute without missing a single day, I’ve decided it’s time to practice what I teach. And that means taking a short pause. As much as I love bei...
Even The Accountability Coach Needs a Pause
After recording 2,887 episodes in a row of The Accountability Minute without missing a single day, I’ve decided it’s time to practice what I teach. And that means taking a short pause. As much as I love bei...
Even The Accountability Coach Needs a Pause
After recording 2,887 episodes in a row of The Accountability Minute without missing a single day, I’ve decided it’s time to practice what I teach. And that means taking a short pause. As much as I love bei...
Even The Accountability Coach Needs a Pause
After recording 2,887 episodes in a row of The Accountability Minute without missing a single day, I’ve decided it’s time to practice what I teach. And that means taking a short pause. As much as I love bei...
Even The Accountability Coach Needs a Pause
Even The Accountability Coach Needs a PauseAfter recording 2,887 episodes in a row of The Accountability Minute without missing a single day, I’ve decided it’s time to practice what I teach. And that means taking a...
Even The Accountability Coach Needs a Pause
Even The Accountability Coach Needs a PauseAfter recording 2,887 episodes in a row of The Accountability Minute without missing a single day, I’ve decided it’s time to practice what I teach. And that means taking a...
Identify Even More to Delegate by Using This Free Delegation Exercise
To help you be even more effective and efficient, so you can achieve your goals at an accelerated rate, it’s my guess that you can delegate even more to your team members than you have or might think possible. Stop holding on to things that can...
How Does a Vision Board Activate the Law of Attraction to Help You Reach Your Goals?
Vision boards are inspirational collages of pictures and words that help engage your subconscious mind. These boards are a powerful way of activating the Law of Attraction to make your desires more attainable. Let me share a ...
How Does a Vision Board Help You Achieve Your Goals and Dreams?
Vision boards are the perfect visualization tools that represent your ideal business and ideal life. These boards allow you to feel good about setting goals via pictures, images, and words. This way, you can strengthen ...
How Do You Create the Ideal Vision Board?
Today, let’s explore a simple step-by-step guide to creating your perfect vision board. You will need to: · Create an extensive list of goals you want to achieve in the coming years· &nb...
What Goals Should You Include in a Vision Board?
The purpose of a vision board is to inspire and motivate you- it helps you breathe life to your goals. Thus, you can include anything that drives you to achieve your objectives. Typically, vision boards help you achieve your ...
What are 3 Category Ideas for a Vision Board?
Today, let’s explore the top 3 vision board ideas to help you in setting your goals. 1. Home and Family Home and family vision boards include your family plans, values, and upcoming adventures. ...
What Materials Do You Need to Create a Vision Board?
Let’s talk about some items you will need on your vision board checklist to help you create your vision board:· Magazine cutouts, catalogs, postcards, old photos, and any symbol that represents your objec...
What are the Benefits of Creating a Vision Board?
As humans, we are more likely to remember something if we retrieve or recount it multiple times. Thus, repeatedly looking at...
What is the Difference Between a Vision Board and Goals?
We are all guilty of making extensive lists of goals and resolutions. We all create plans, set goals, and make resolutions- but more often than not, our goals may not always be realistic, and our plans and resolutions fall apart. &n...
How Do You Use a Vision Board to Set Goals?
Vision boards are the perfect tool to picture your dreams and goals. Goal boards, dream boards, motivational boards, inspiration boards, and various other different types of vision boards serve the same purpose: to inspire, to motivate, to help...
What is a Vision Board?
A vision board is a physical reminder of things you want to achieve in a specific timeframe. Typically, vision board ideas include photos, words, and virtually any other visual displays. These boards act as...
Using a Goal Setting Vision Board to Reach Your Dreams
Having dreams and goals is an incredible thing; it keeps you motivated and gives you purpose. But without a well-thought-out plan, a goal rarely executes well. Planning is a fantastic way of staying focused on your goals and achieving personal ...
Use the FREE Time Log Exercise to Help Improve Your Time Management
In a survey of business professionals, when asked they consistently feel they waste approximately 2 hours a day, which translates to 10 hours a week, etc. Let’s not focus on how much time is actually wasted as the focus needs to be on wha...
Tip #5 to Increase Your Business Efficiency with Time Blocks
Today we are talking about a fifth way of the 5 ways to Increase Your Business Efficiency with Time Blocks, which is to Stick to Your Time Blocks. The only constant thing in business is change. New activities arise eve...
Tip #4 to Increase Your Business Efficiency with Time Blocks pisode
Today we are talking about a fourth way to Increase Your Business Efficiency with Time Blocks, which is to Account for Every Hour. When managing your time effectively with time blocks, ensure that every hour of t...
Tip #3 to Increase Your Business Efficiency with Time Blocks
Today we are talking about a third way to Increase Your Business Efficiency with Time Blocks, which is to Plan Your Day. From your waking hour, it is essential to plan each hour of the day. Doing this allows you to foc...
Tip #2 to Increase Your Business Efficiency with Time Blocks
Today we are talking about a second way to Increase Your Business Efficiency with Time Blocks, which is to Highlight Your Priorities. What are the activities you need to carry out before the week runs out? What activit...
Tip #1 to Increase Your Business Efficiency with Time Blocks
Today we are talking about 1 way to Increase Your Business Efficiency with Time Blocks, which is to Develop Your List. At the beginning or end of every day, it is essential to take stock of what you have done pre...
5 Ways to Increase Your Business Efficiency with Time Blocks
There is a shift in work ethics requirements from how much work is done to what results are produced at the end of each day. Because of this, multi-tasking has been exposed to present sub-par results in all tasks carried out simultaneously.&nbs...
How can you manage your time even more effectively?
Effective time management is where time blocks come to the rescue. The challenge you, as an entrepreneur, face is your inability to streamline your focus into a few high payoff tasks without getting distracted by other tasks ...
Why is Time Management a Vital Business Skill for You to Implement?
As a business owner, the only real challenge you have is time. Time is a factor that stands against you due to its limited availability. There are only twenty-four hours in a day (8 to 10 hours for sleep, transportation, eating, and other chore...
The Art of Effective Delegation to Increase Your Productivity
The Art of Effective Delegation to Increase Your Productivity When it comes to delegation, you must first, look at delegation of tasks to someone as an investment and not an expense. If your current earning...
Stop Wasting Time and Stay Laser Focused to Achieve Your Goals
You may find this hard to believe… Most business professionals have a difficult time understanding exactly how to stop wasting time. When you’re self-employed, it’s easy to take a “short break” to surf the internet, check email, return a ...
How Can You Be An Even Better Delegator and Accelerate Your Results?
How Can You Be An Even Better Delegator and Accelerate Your Results? When overwhelmed with too much to do or you realize you aren’t spending enough time in client acquisition / revenue generation activities, you just might ne...
Support Team Performance Assessment – Free Sample Exercise
Many simple and effective resources get created when I'm coaching my one-on-one clients. An issue or situation comes up and I create a resource tool to help them get an even better result. In this example, my business owner coaching...
Step #7 in Effective Communication that Gets Results
Today, we are talking about Step #7 of the 7 Steps to Effective Communication that Gets Results, which is to Learn How to Talk Business. If you are trying to get someone to open up, then use open-ended questions rather...
Step #6 in Effective Communication that Gets Results
Today, we are talking about Step #6 to Effective Communication that Gets Results, which is to Recognize Communication Issues that can be caused by Technology. With the advent of new technologies coming out all the time...
Step #5 in Effective Communication that Gets Results
Today, we are talking about Step #5 to Effective Communication that Gets Results, which is to Never Assume Anything. Assumptions are another common problem, whether they are self-fulfilled assumptions or merely assumin...
Step #4 in Effective Communication that Gets Results
Today, we are talking about Step #4 to Effective Communication that Gets Results, which is to Learn How to Use Tone and Body Language Together. In working to improve your own communication, beware of a defensive...
Step #3 in Effective Communication that Gets Results
Today, we are talking about Step #3 for Effective Communication that Gets Results, which is that it Recognizes Problems in Communication. What are some of the most common barriers in effective communication? For ...
Step #2 in Effective Communication that Gets Results
Today, we are talking about Step #2 for Effective Communication that Gets Results which is to Speak Clearly and Concisely. Speaking clearly can sometimes be a problem since not everyone actually takes the time to...
7 Steps for Effective Communication that Gets Results
Communication is everything in business and in all of our relationships. So, how does one communicate even more effectively? Simply put, say what you mean, say it clearly, and say it with respect. Over the next 7 days I will s...
The Value of Learning to Say “NO”
Should you stay or should you go? I think there was a song that has a similar title to this…..When you think about the things you do or want to do, you can choose to make even better choices, so you can experience even...
Accountability Coaching Helps Accelerate Your Business Results
Have you ever considered that NOT succeeding at something important to you... ... even for a REALLY good reason... ... is not the same as achieving your goals? Successful people know you can have whatever le...
Unlock the Power of Positive Emotions with a Gratitude Journal to Elevate Your Daily
Growing up, did you ever hear: "That attitude will get you nowhere!" Well... the truth is, as much as we didn't want to hear it then and likely don't want to hear it now, it is still the truth! Your attitude will det...
Principle #10 to Help You Reduce or Eliminate Distractions
Today we are talking about principle #10 of the 10 principles for Eliminating Distractions, which is to work when no one else is around. This can sometimes be the greatest distraction elimination available. No clients, no co-...
Principle #9 to Help You Reduce or Eliminate Distractions
Today we are talking about principle #9 to Eliminating Distractions which is to learn how to cut off excessive conversation. Just as I mentioned in the previous principle, everyone appreciates productive conversation. If you ...
Principle #8 to Help You Reduce or Eliminate Distractions
Today we are talking about Principle #8 to Eliminating Distractions which is to ask for what you want. There is nothing wrong with asking for what you want. It's appropriate for all situations, but it must be done with tact and fri...
Principle #7 to Help You Reduce or Eliminate Distractions
Today we are talking about Principle #7 to Eliminating Distractions which is to eliminate noises. Listen to soothing instrumental music if you feel you need to listen to something, but talk radio or lyrical music will distract you ...
Principle #6 to Help You Reduce or Eliminate Distractions
Today we are talking about Principle #6 to Eliminating Distractions which is to remove computer desktop ICONS. All of those things you love doing, like playing solitaire, just remove the icon from your computer desktop. Out o...
Principle #5 to Help You Reduce or Eliminate Distractions
Today we are talking about Principle #5 to Eliminating Distractions which is to remove desktop clutter. You know what I’m talking about. Magazines you say you're going to read on your lunch break and the picture of your sweetheart ...
Principle #4 to Help You Reduce or Eliminate Distractions
Today we are talking about Principle #4 to Eliminating Distractions which is to stop spending so much time on social media to see what other people are posting, especially if you don’t need it to do it to directly generate revenue. ...
Principle #3 to Help You Reduce or Eliminate Distractions
Today we are talking about Principle #3 to Eliminating Distractions which is to screen your calls. It's ideal if you have someone answer every call since real-person response is a vital part of a successful business. If this ...
Principle #2 to Help You Reduce or Eliminate Distractions
Today we are talking about Principle #2 to Eliminating Distractions which is to discourage walk-in traffic. Granted, if you're a manager it may be more difficult to do this; but when you set specific times when you're available to ...
10 Principles to Help You Reduce or Eliminate Distractions
Over the next 10 days we are going to talk about applying 10 principles to help you reduce and eliminate distractions from your life. Today we are talking about Principle 1 which is to honor your calendar and ...
Business Opportunity Planner Exercise – Free Worksheet
When working with business professionals, I find that they need to have a good idea of where they are at against their goals, so they know if they are on track or off track. If they are off track, they have to figure out ways to fill the ...
Proven Strategy #5 for Overcoming Difficult Issues at the Office
Today we are talking about strategy number 5 to help you overcome difficult issues, which is to Pinpoint Personalities. Everyone has a unique personality and perspective; the more that you can understand those around y...
Proven Strategy #4 for Overcoming Difficult Issues at the Office
Today we are talking about strategy number 4 to help you overcome difficult issues, which is to Try a Positivity Sandwich. This technique has been utilized by teachers and coaches for decades; it is incredibly simple, ...
Proven Strategy #3 for Overcoming Difficult Issues at the Office
Today we are talking about strategy number 3 to help you overcome difficult issues, which is to Bite the Bullet. While it can be tempting to sweep conflict under the rug – especially if you personally dislike conflict ...
Proven Strategy #2 for Overcoming Difficult Issues at the Office
Today we are talking about strategy number 2 to help you overcome difficult issues, which is to Grow in Gratitude. If you can cultivate an office culture of thankfulness, you may be surprised at how much the attitudes ...
Proven Strategy #1 for Overcoming Difficult Issues at the Office
Today we are talking about strategy number 1 to help you overcome difficult issues, which is to Practice Patience. A good rule of thumb when faced with a difficult situation like a disgruntled employee or a grumpy clie...
5 Proven Strategies for Overcoming Difficult Issues at the Office
Whether navigating tricky conversations or counseling employees through conflict, there are always going to be difficult workplace issues that crop up. How you handle these obstacles will go a long way toward determining the atmosphere of your ...
How To Change Limiting Beliefs We Don't Even Know We Have Guidebook
80% of success is mindset and 20% is strategy! The success of a business depends hugely upon your mindset. Ignoring it will be to the detriment of the business. 95% of our thoughts are the s...
Tip #10 for Helping You Beat Procrastination
Today we are talking about Tip #10 of the 10 tips for helping you to beat procrastination, which is to, Refuse to Settle for Less. While some people may be more prone to procrastinate than others, putting things...
Tip #9 for Helping You Beat Procrastination
Today we are talking about Tip #9 for helping you to beat procrastination, which is to, Try Not to Let Being a Perfectionist Derail You. One of the bad things about human beings is the fact that nothing is perfe...
Tip #8 for Helping You Beat Procrastination
Today we are talking about Tip #8 for helping you to beat procrastination, which is to, Listen to Music that Puts You in a Productive Mood. Are there certain types of music that just put you in a mood to get thi...
Tip #7 for Helping You Beat Procrastination
Today we are talking about Tip #7 for helping you to beat procrastination, which is to, Avoid Social Networks. This might seem like a bit of a no brainer, but you would be amazed at the number of people who get ...
Tip #6 for Helping You Beat Procrastination
Today we are talking about Tip #6 for helping you to beat procrastination, which is to, Avoid Checking Email First Thing in the Morning. As a successful business owner, this might be a difficult thing to do… but...
Tip #5 for Helping You Beat Procrastination
Today we are talking about Tip #5 for helping you to beat procrastination, which is to, Schedule Specific Blocks of Time in Which to Get Things Done. Setting up a daily schedule can be a great way to stop procra...
Tip #4 for Helping You Beat Procrastination
Today we are talking about Tip #4 for helping you to beat procrastination, which is to, Get Away from the Television (TV). Did you know that television (TV) is one of the biggest causes for procrastination among...
Tip #3 for Helping You Beat Procrastination
Today we are talking about Tip #3 for helping you to beat procrastination, which is to, Clean and Organize as You Go. Sometimes we get so surrounded by clutter and chaos that we end up getting defeated before we...
Tip #2 for Helping You Beat Procrastination
Today we are talking about Tip #2 for helping you to beat procrastination, which is to, Wake Up Earlier. Waking up earlier in the day can often improve your odds of getting things accomplished. More productive p...
Tip #1 for Helping You Beat Procrastination
Today we are talking about Tip #1 for helping you to beat procrastination, which is to, Get Up and Get Going. If you feel the urge to procrastinate coming upon you, then sometimes the best thing to do is to get up and ...
10 Quick Tips for Beating Procrastination
Procrastination is no joke. Putting things off until later can spell ruin for even the most successful businessperson… which is EXACTLY why it is a problem that you should make an effort to continually deal with when you notice it negatively af...
Effective Meeting Agenda & Action Item Worksheet Template
Can you believe how many people dive into meetings without a clear agenda? And then they wonder why meetings drag on and on. Your time is incredibly valuable, and you need to use it wisely. That’s why I’ve created a powerful tool to help you ru...
Say ‘NO’ to Activities that Aren’t Helping You Achieve Goals
It is okay to Say “No”, when you really want to.You don’t have to take every opportunity that comes along, especially if it doesn’t serve you in achieving your goals. Which would you prefer - an acceptable job ...
What is the Cost of Your Procrastination in Your Life?
Poor follow through – consciously deciding to do something, but then not doing it for whatever reason – is a fact of life for many of us. Most people find that the gap between their intentions and their actions is too vast, and fall short of do...
If You Had More Time, What Would You Do?
I’m excited to share a great tool with you today. It is called The Quality of Life Enhancer Exercise. Almost everyone has lamented, at one time or another, about not having enough time in the day. Have you ever said or thought, “I ...
Apply the Pareto Principle and Produce Optimal Results
As we all know, the Pareto Principle states that 80% of your return should be based on 20% effort. In other words, when correctly applied, 20% of your efforts can produce 80% of the results. Correctly applying this rule saves you time and energ...
Time Wasters do Nothing but Delay Your Ideal Business and Life
You know what Time Wasters are… they are things like:· Doing all those activities that can be delegated to someone else.· Getting caught up in reading all th...
Struggling with a Tough Decision? This Exercise Will Make It Clear!
Ever found yourself stuck, needing to make a decision but unsure which way to go? We've all been there. When you're faced with these moments of uncertainty, it's time to go back to basics with a tried-and-true method: the Pros and Cons list. Th...
Tip #6 for Helping You to Become Even More Confident
Today, we are talking about Tip #6 of the 6 tips for becoming even more confident, which is to Dress the Part. It might seem elementary, but dressing for success can actually improve your confidence level. Part of bein...
Tip #5 for Helping You to Become Even More Confident
Today, we are talking about Tip #5 for becoming even more confident, which is to Visualize the End Result. In everything you invest your valuable time you want to visualize the end result of what you ideally would like...
Tip #4 for Helping You to Become Even More Confident
Today, we are talking about Tip #4 for becoming even more confident, which is to Work Out and Get Some Exercise. While this might seem like a very ‘healthy’ or ‘physical’ tip, it can be a very helpful one! Getting a he...
Tip #3 for Helping You to Become Even More Confident
Today, we are talking about Tip #3 for becoming even more confident, which is to Compliment Others. Positivity is positivity… no matter what form it comes in. Believe it or not, complimenting others and making them fee...
Tip #2 for Helping You to Become Even More Confident
Today, we are talking about Tip #2 for becoming even more confident, which is to Create and Periodically Review and Add to Your “Me” File. Keeping a ‘me’ file on hand filled with emails, letters, car...
Tip #1 for Helping You to Become Even More Confident
Today, we are talking about Tip #1 for becoming even more confident, which is to Walk Faster. Do you ever notice how confident people seem to walk faster than people who are not as sure of themselves? This is because c...
6 Ideas for Becoming Even More Confident
Confidence is absolutely essential if you want to make friends, influence people, and wake up energized day after day. A lack of confidence can be a pretty serious problem in a lot of different ways. It can affect your goals, your daily work, h...
Principle #4 for Achieving Your Goals Sooner
Principle #4 of the 4 Principles to help you reshape the way you think and help prepare you to achieve your goals is: Quit Talking the Talk – and Start Walking the Walk. Talking about taking action and ac...
Principle #3 for Achieving Your Goals Sooner
Principle #3 to help you reshape the way you think, and help prepare you to achieve your goals is: Taking Action Creates Support. The minute you start taking action to achieve your goals, the universe wil...
Principle #2 for Achieving Your Goals Sooner
Principle #2 to help you reshape the way you think, and help prepare you to achieve your goals is: Fear is Not an Excuse. Fear is never an excuse for not taking action. Maybe you are exactly where ...
Principle #1 for Achieving Your Goals Sooner
Over the next 4 days we are exploring 4 principles that will help you reshape the way you think, and help prepare you to achieve your goals. Principle #1 is to: Remove the Words “Try” and “Can’t” From Your Vocabulary.D...
Working Toward Your Goals is NOT that Complicated
Working Toward Your Goals is NOT that ComplicatedIn theory, working toward your goals is not that complicated. Most days, most of the activities you do should move you toward your goa...
Are you serious about achieving your goals?
If you’re serious about achieving your goals, but not ready to take the first step yet, ask yourself, “What am I waiting for?” Do you really want to wait for the results? Tell me how delaying that good fee...
You Have 3 Choices Related to Achieving Your Goals
As I see it, at any given moment, you have three choices:1. Give up on ever achieving your goals2. Procrastinate taking action in hopes that you’ll get serious about your goals in the...
Achieve Your Goals Sooner by Taking Action Now
As we all know, the road to goal achievement is not free of challenges. Working toward your goals is rarely simple, but if you ask someone who has reached their goals if the hard work was worth the reward, I’ll bet they would say “YES”. The cos...
5 Tips for Getting On Top and Staying On Top Recap
Over the past 5 days we have discussed 5 tips for doing your best, so you can get on top and stay on top. So, you might be wondering How Can You Get Started?The best way to get started is to implement the...
Tip #5 for Getting On Top and Staying On Top
Today we are talking about Tip #5 of the 5 tips for doing your best, so you can get on top and stay on top, which is to Allow Yourself to Make Mistakes. When you give your very best in every situation, then you ...
Tip #4 for Getting On Top and Staying On Top
Tip #4 for Getting On Top and Staying On Top Today we are talking about Tip #4 for doing your best, so you can get on top and stay on top, which is to Focus on Individual Tasks. <...
Tip #3 for Getting On Top and Staying On Top
Today we are talking about Tip #3 for doing your best, so you can get on top and stay on top, which is to Get Enough Exercise. By now, you might feel as though you have heard more ‘health’ tips than you care to… but th...
Tip #2 for Getting On Top and Staying On Top
Tip #2 for Getting On Top and Staying On Top Today we are talking about Tip #2 for doing your best, so you can get on top and stay on top, which is to Maintain a Healthy Diet.
Tip #1 for Getting On Top and Staying On Top
Today we are talking about Tip #1 for doing your best, so you can get on top and stay on top, which is to Get Enough Sleep. This might seem like a no-brainer, but sleep is essential to doing your very best. Having enou...
5 Tips for Always Doing Your Best to Get On Top and Stay On Top
5 Tips for Always Doing Your Best to Get On Top and Stay On Top Operating at the top of your game and being the very best you can be is essential to being successful. When you can find a way to always give 100%, ...
Envisioning Success: Unleashing the Thought-Provoking Power of Visualization
As a business owner, you know that success comes from having the right mindset and tools. Visualization is one of the most powerful tools you can use to achieve your goals and overcome obstacles. By imagining your ideal life and business, you c...
Accountability Type #4 that You Need to Accelerate Your Results
Today we are talking about another type of accountability that you can use in your life, which is Relationship Accountability. Sometimes it is good to be reminded of what is most important. It can be easy to lose sight of wha...
Accountability Type #3 that You Need to Accelerate Your Results
Today we are talking about another type of accountability that you can use in your life, which is Strategic, Goal-Based Accountability. Entrepreneurs, business owners, freelancers, CEOs – they all have something specific in c...
Accountability Type #2 that You Need to Accelerate Your Results
Today we are talking about another type of accountability that you can use in your life, which is Time Management Accountability. How we choose to spend our time can make or break our success. From spending too much time gett...
Accountability Type #1 that You Need to Accelerate Your Results
Today we are talking about 1 type of accountability that you can use in your life, which is Character Accountability. Our character, reputation, and our word are the foundation that everything about us is built on. If o...
4 Forms of Accountability You Need to Accelerate Your Results
Accountability is more than just a friend that calls you up occasionally to make sure you’re sticking to your weight loss goals. It’s also more than the occasional roundtable discussion with business colleagues checking in how everyone in the g...
Support Team Performance Assessment – Free Sample Exercise
Many simple and effective resources get created when I'm coaching my one-on-one clients. An issue or situation comes up and I create a resource tool to help them get an even better result. In this example, my business owner coaching...
5th Way to Be Even More Productive
5th Way to Be Even More Productive Today we are talking about Tip #5 of the 5 ways for being even more productive, which is to Interview, Interview, Interview! Hiring competent emp...
4th Way to Be Even More Productive
Today we are talking about Tip #4 for being even more productive, which is to Avoid Multitasking. This might sound like an odd way to increase productivity, but it is actually pretty accurate. In most cases, multitaski...
3rd Way to Be Even More Productive
Today we are talking about Tip #3 for being even more productive, which is to Skip Some Meetings. As Mark Cuban says, there are SO many ways to interact with people nowadays… is there REALLY a point to scheduling...
2nd Way to Be Even More Productive
Today we are talking about Tip #2 for being even more productive, which is to, Plan When You Will Make Your High Payoff Phone Calls. Making phone calls can eat up time, especially if you start dialing and leavin...
1st Way to Be Even More Productive
Today we are talking about Tip #1 for being even more productive, which is to Keep Your Work Area Free of Clutter. Believe it or not, clutter can definitely kill your workday. Having needless piles of paperwork or supp...
5 Ways to Be Even More Productive
We can all always be even more productive. Time is a very valuable resource, and if you really think about it, being productive is one of the best ways to ensure that you are using your time effectively. As a successful business owner, you no d...
Happy Valentines Day!
Happy Valentines Day! I’d like to take a minute to say how much I appreciate you listening to The Accountability Minute, sharing my podcast with others you think would get value, and for leaving me such great ratings and reviews. &n...
Identify Even More to Delegate by Using This Free Delegation Exercise
To help you be even more effective and efficient, so you can achieve your goals at an accelerated rate, it’s my guess that you can delegate even more to your team members than you have or might think possible. Stop holding on to things that can...
Handle Incoming Calls More Effectively – Free Phone Script
Are you ready to transform the way you and your team handle incoming calls? Imagine a world where you can manage your time even more effectively, boost productivity, and provide top-notch client service with reduced interruptions.Introdu...
Key Principles to Even Greater Business Success – What Can You Do Now?
I was working with a very successful business owner who was continuing to execute a marketing strategy that was very expensive, along with being people and time intensive. When I asked him to review his business metrics on this particular...
Key Principle #5 to Even Greater Business Success
Today we are talking about Principle #5 for business success and how to utilize this concept. Principle #5… Maintain an Entrepreneurial MindsetThis last principle is critical to the success of any busines...
Key Principle #4 to Even Greater Business Success
Today we are talking about Principle #4 for business success and how to utilize this concept. Principle #4… Be Fiscally ResponsibleEvery successful business owner knows that running a business responsibly...
Key Principle #3 to Even Greater Business Success
Today we are talking about Principle #3 for business success and how to utilize this concept. Principle #3… Be PassionateBeing passionate about what you are doing is a must have if you want to move ahead. If you...
Key Principle #2 to Even Greater Business Success
Today we are talking about Principle #2 for business success and how to utilize this concept. Principle #2… Do ResearchNeil Armstrong once said, “In much of society, research means to investigate some...
Key Principle #1 to Even Greater Business Success
Today we are talking about Principle #1 for business success and how to utilize this concept. Principle #1… Be OrganizedOrganization is key when it comes to business. If you can’t take care of your desk, then ho...
5 Key Principles to Business Success and How to Utilize Them
Understanding common keys to business success is essential to any business owner who is looking to move on to the next level. A lot of people don’t understand that almost all successful businesses have a few things in common. Figuring out exact...
The Strategic Thinking Model™ to Help You Achieve Your Goals – Free Exercise
In the past, strategy making was like this exclusive club, only happening behind closed doors with top brass. But guess what? Times have changed! Now, we all have a say, from the big shots to the frontline warriors. It's about tapping into the ...
5th Way Increased Confidence Leads to Even Greater Success
Today we are talking about the 5th way of the 5 ways Increased Confidence Leads to even Greater Success, which is that confidence makes you a better leader. When you exude confidence, your team members can feel it eman...
4th Way Increased Confidence Leads to Even Greater Success
Today we are talking about the 4th way Increased Confidence Leads to even Greater Success, which is that confidence helps you raise your own bar. Not only can confidence help you face the challenges in front of you, bu...
3rd Way Increased Confidence Leads to Even Greater Success
Today we are talking about the 3rd way Increased Confidence Leads to even Greater Success, which is that confidence lets you set boundaries. Saying yes or no takes confidence, but it is necessary to set boundari...
2nd Way Increased Confidence Leads to Even Greater Success
Today we are talking about the 2nd way Increased Confidence Leads to even Greater Success, which is that confidence takes power away from fear. Fear in business could be
1st Way Increased Confidence Leads to Greater Success
Today we are talking about the 1st way Increased Confidence Leads to even Greater Success, which is that confidence allows you to ask questions. Curiosity is underrated, and one of the things that can hold us ba...
5 Ways Increased Confidence Leads to Greater Success
Confidence doesn’t always come naturally to everyone, and often needs to be built. For people putting in the work to build confidence in themselves and all that they do, it can pay off immensely and lead to even greater success. When you believ...
Use my FREE Time Log Exercise to Help Improve Your Time Management
In a survey of business professionals, when asked they consistently feel they waste approximately 2 hours a day, which translates to 10 hours a week, etc. Let’s not focus on how much time is actually wasted as the focus needs to be on wha...
Tip #7 for Setting and Achieving Big Goals
Today we are talking about Tip #7 of the 7 tips for helping you set and achieve your goals, which is, Celebrate Achievements. Every time you mark a goal off of your list, make it a habit to celebrate. You don’t have to...
Tip #6 for Setting and Achieving Big Goals
Today we are talking about Tip #6 for helping you set and achieve your goals, which is to Figure Out ‘Why’ You Want To Achieve Your Goals. Wanting to achieve a goal is all well and good, but unless you know exactly WHY...
Tip #5 for Setting and Achieving Big Goals
Today we are talking about Tip #5 for helping you set and achieve your goals, which is to Set Specific Deadlines. Deadlines should be an important part of every goal that you set. Always attach a month, day, and ...
Tip #4 for Setting and Achieving Big Goals
Today we are talking about Tip #4 for helping you set and achieve your goals, which is to Set Goals That Stretch You. Slightly less well known than the fact that setting goals that are believable is a good idea is the ...
Tip #3 for Setting and Achieving Big Goals
Today we are talking about Tip #3 for helping you set and achieve your goals, which is to Make Sure That Your Goals Are Believable. One major tip is to make sure that your goals actually ARE believable. This is a relat...
Tip #2 for Setting and Achieving Big Goals
Today we are talking about Tip #2 for helping you set and achieve your goals, which is to Write Down Specific Goals. A lot of people commit to goals, but fail to make them specific. This can make it difficult to get a ...
Tip #1 for Setting and Achieving Big Goals
Today we are talking about Tip #1 for helping you set and achieve your goals, which is to Make Sure That Your Goals Are Worthwhile. Are you choosing goals that are worth the effort? Wasting energy fulfilling goa...
7 Effective Tips for Setting and Achieving Big Goals
Effective goal setting and achievement is actually not something that a lot of people are familiar with, believe it or not. I once heard a statistic that said that, roughly, only 3% of Americans actually wrote down their goals. However, those w...
Your Formula for Manifesting Anything You Want
If your life looks the same today as it did a year ago… that’s not fate — that’s a decision – a choice. Nothing changes until YOU change. The most successful people didn’t wait for life to happen — they created it. When you’re ready to stop set...
Goal Setting for the Win!
The bottom line to goal setting is that if you want results, you have to take action. Action creates results. In your next steps, I challenge you to remember the power of goal setting and integrate it into your professional life as a r...
5 Reasons Why You Get Results with Effective Goal Setting
Now that we’ve established the importance of goal setting from the previous days, let’s look at how that applies to your career. As a business owner, proper goal setting ranks as one of the most vital tasks to provide instruction and a sense of...
Intentions and Ambitions for Goal Setting
Let’s look at your personal life for a couple of examples of goal setting for the win. Imagine you want to improve your golf game, but to achieve this goal, you’ll need to do more than hope! To enhance your chip shots, drives, or putts, you mus...
What’s the Secret to Goal Setting?
You might be wondering if you really need to set goals. You might say, Anne, some people work better spontaneously, approaching life by the seat of their pants. Yes, sometimes that’s true. But I’m here to remind you that, in m...
Join the Elite 8%: Goal Setting for the Win
If you’re a list-maker, you know there’s nothing like checking items off when complete. In fact, a rush of endorphins floods your brain! The neurotransmitter dopamine produces satisfaction and happiness, making you feel accomplished and propell...
Clearly Define Your Ideal Life and Business for Even Greater Success
What Does Your Ideal Life and Ideal Business Look Like?Dive into one of the most powerful exercises for shaping your destiny! First, make some dedicated time to really dig deep and consider what your ideal life and business look l...
Tips to Help You Find Meaning in Your Work
Over the past 7 days we have explored 7 tips for helping you find even more meaning in your work. Consider revisiting those 7 tips and choosing the ones you feel will have the most impact on you being able to find meaning in your work, so...
Tip #7 to Help You Find Meaning in Your Work
Today, we are talking about Tip #7 of the 7 tips for helping you find meaning in your work, which is: Discover Your Life Purpose. Struggling over a lack of meaning in your life or work is a sure sign that what y...
Tip #6 to Help You Find Meaning in Your Work
Today, we are talking about Tip #6 for helping you find meaning in your work, which is: Begin with The End in Mind. At the end of the day, all that matters is whether or not your daily actions are bringing...
Tip #5 to Help You Find Meaning in Your Work
Today, we are talking about Tip #5 for helping you find meaning in your work, which is: What’s Really Important? If there is some aspect of your work that is causing disharmony or a struggle, it’s worth ex...
Tip #4 to Help You Find Meaning in Your Work
Today, we are talking about Tip #4 for helping you find meaning in your work, which is Necessity vs. Meaning. We’ve all been there…. we feel trapped in a career or business because it provides necessity, in some...
Tip #3 to Help You Find Meaning in Your Work
Today, we are talking about Tip #3 for helping you find meaning in your work, which is: Explore New Hobbies. It’s not uncommon to have to wade through a bit of fog and uncertainty before you find a passion stron...
Tip #2 to Help You Find Meaning in Your Work
Today, we are talking about Tip #2 for helping you find meaning in your work, which is: Turn Your Passions into Profits. If finding meaning in your work is high on your priority list, then turning your passions i...
Tip #1 to Help You Find Meaning in Your Work
Today, we are talking about Tip #1 for helping you find meaning in your work, which is: Choose a New Career Path or Expand Your Firm. Maybe it’s time to try something new? You may be an adventure-type and ...
7 Tips to Help You Find Meaning in Your Work
Feel like something is missing in your career or job? You’re not alone. It’s not uncommon for business professionals to feel like something is missing in their work, even when things appear to be really good. Is it possible to find success ...
Discover How Top Entrepreneurs Are Using AI to Skyrocket Growth – Check out The AI Power Playbook
The entrepreneurs who learn to leverage AI are gaining a serious edge over their competition. They’re scaling faster, doing more with less, and creating better experiences for their clients. Meanwhile, those who resist or delay are stuck in the...
3 Ways You Will Benefit from Taking Action Sooner Rather than Later
Happy New Year!Let’s explore three ways in which you will benefit by taking action sooner rather than later. 1. You will be seen as a go-to, take charge person. Your actions will activate a flow of informa...
Happy New Year! Make 2026 Your Best Year Ever!
“What the New Year brings to you will depend a great deal on what you bring to the New Year.” This is a great quote by Vern McLellan. We all have 365 days in a year. The only difference between the successful people ...
Consistently Review Your Business Plan
If you do not achieve your business plan's goals or exceed its original specifications, these can be indicators to produce an updated plan. You also want to regularly consider where your business is compared to what you designed your business p...
Adjust Your Mindset Along with Updating Your Business Plan
It may seem obvious but updating your mindset is just as important as updating your success game plan. The two go hand in hand, and if you only focus on one, you're going to miss out on growth opportunities for yourself and your business.
Proven Idea #3 for Working Smarter and Not Harder
Today we are talking about proven idea #3 of the 3 ideas for helping you to work smarter and not harder, which is to Limit Yourself To A Few Top-Tier Tasks Per Day. We’ve all been there – staring down the barrel of a t...
Proven Idea #2 for Working Smarter and Not Harder
Today we are talking about proven idea #2 for helping you to work smarter and not harder, which is to Avoid the Siren Call of Multi-Tasking. While multi-tasking tricks our minds into believing we are getting more thing...
Proven Idea #1 for Working Smarter and Not Harder
Today we are talking about proven idea #1 for helping you to work smarter and not harder, which is to Delegate all Non-Essential Tasks. This one should be a no-brainer, but time and time again people get stuck in the r...
3 Proven Ideas for Working Smarter and Not Harder
We are all looking for ways to streamline our efforts at work – after all, who doesn’t want to get more done in less time? The idea of working smarter and not necessarily harder is not a new concept. It is one that the business and self-help in...
Make it a Fantastic Holiday!
Happy Holidays!I’d like to take this minute to say how much I truly appreciate you for listening to The Accountability Minute which is your daily shot of inspiration to help you take consistent action toward achieving your goals...
The Eve Before Christmas – Fun Poem
This is a poem by Linda Doucett that I hope you enjoy.'Twas the eve before Christmas. I left it too late. The shelves are all bare. Oh, why did I wait? I swore I'd shop early, I clea...
Benefit #4 of Being Consistent
Today we are talking about the 4th Benefit of the 4 benefits of Being Consistent which is to Be Prepared for Any Outcome. Being consistent in your behavior enables you to be prepared for any outcome. Since your ...
Benefit #3 of Being Consistent
Today we are talking about the 3rd Benefit of Being Consistent which is Consistency Breeds Persistence. If you want to be successful, you have to learn to be persistent. Some people don’t have it in them to keep...
Benefit #2 of Being Consistent
Today we are talking about the 2nd Benefit of Being Consistent which is to Develop a Code of Values. The biggest advantage of being consistent in your behavior is that you can develop a core code of values and e...
Benefit #1 of Being Consistent
There are several benefits for you to learn in order to help you be even more consistent, so you can take your business to your next level of success. Benefit #1 of being consistent is to Avoid Repeating Mistakes.If yo...
The Value of Being Consistent
There is nothing stopping you from changing directions or tracks and doing something the polar opposite of what you are doing. As an entrepreneur, you have absolute authority and control over your actions and decisions. No one is going to stop ...
The Importance of Being Consistent
When you set goals for yourself, you keep your abilities and capacity to perform in mind. You know that if you performed optimally for the near future, you would be able to meet those goals. Hence, you have to be consistent with your per...
Tip #7 to Help You Maintain Your Motivation and Drive
Today we are talking about tip #7 of the 7 tips to help you maintain your motivation and drive, which is to Set Specific Deadlines for Yourself. As a business owner, you set your own deadlines, and sometimes tha...
Tip #6 to Help You Maintain Your Motivation and Drive
Today we are talking about tip #6 to help you maintain your motivation and drive, which is to Reward Yourself for Reaching Your Goals, Big or Small. If you’re working constantly but not getting rewarded for it, ...
Tip #5 to Help You Maintain Your Motivation and Drive
Today we are talking about tip #5 to help you maintain your motivation and drive, which is to Surround Yourself with Other Business Owners. Sometimes all it takes to get out of a rut is to be surrounded by like-...
Tip #4 to Help You Maintain Your Motivation and Drive
Today we are talking about tip #4 to help you maintain your motivation and drive, which is to Work with an Accountability Partner, Coach, or Group. Having an accountability partner, coach, or group can help you ...
Tip #3 to Help You Maintain Your Motivation and Drive
Today we are talking about tip #3 to help you maintain your motivation and drive, which is to Identify What Makes You Feel Most Inspired and Set Aside Time for That Each Week. Sometimes the things that motivate ...
Tip #2 to Help You Maintain Your Motivation and Drive
Today we are talking about tip #2 to help you maintain your motivation and drive, which is to Revisit Your “Why” Regularly. If you’ve had your business for a while, it can be easy to lose sight of why you starte...
Tip #1 to Help You Maintain Your Motivation and Drive
Today we are talking about tip #1 to help you maintain your motivation and drive, which is to Set Weekly Goals. It can be overwhelming to think of everything you want to accomplish on a yearly, or even monthly b...
7 Ways to Maintain Motivation and Drive
For those of us who have been in business for a while, it can be natural to hit a slump every now and then. It could be because we haven’t seen results in a while, or we’ve lost interest in what we’re doing, or we’re discouraged overall with th...
Weekend Habit #8 to Improve Your Productivity
Today we are talking about weekend habit #8 of the 8 habits to help you improve your productivity, which is Get Ready for the New Week. Weekends are the best times to start planning for the new week. With the in...
Weekend Habit #7 to Improve Your Productivity
Today we are talking about weekend habit #7 to help you improve your productivity, which is to Meditate. To each, their own comes into our minds when it comes to meditation. The crucial advantage meditation has ...
Weekend Habit #6 to Improve Your Productivity
Today we are talking about weekend habit #6 to help you improve your productivity, which is to Reflect on Your Lessons. You learn something new every day or every week in your business. During the hectic environ...
Weekend Habit #5 to Improve Your Productivity
Today we are talking about weekend habit #5 to help you improve your productivity, which is to Prioritize Your Relationships. Successful professionals such as Steve Jobs agree that though your relationships may ...
Weekend Habit #4 to Improve Your Productivity
Today we are talking about weekend habit #4 to help you improve your productivity, which is to Have a Plan. Just because it is the weekend doesn’t mean that you should throw out your routine or carefully laid pl...
Weekend Habit #3 to Improve Your Productivity
Today we are talking about weekend habit #3 to help you improve your productivity, which is to Take Things One at a Time. Weekends are the best time to try and get the many tasks done you didn’t have time to do ...
Weekend Habit #2 to Improve Your Productivity
Today we are talking about weekend habit #2 to help you improve your productivity, which is to Maintain Morning Routines. When successful people get up early during the week, it extends to their weekends too. To...
Weekend Habit #1 to Improve Your Productivity
Today we are talking about weekend habit #1 to help you improve your productivity, which is to Unplug and Disconnect. After a whole week of staring at electronics for hours on end, you may feel as though your weekends ...
8 of The Best Weekend Habits to Improve Your Productivity
Weekends are generally seen as the time of the week when you can relax and refresh yourself. This also serves as the much-needed rest from long hours, unbearable traffic, and strained brainpower during the week. Though weeken...
Effective Meeting Agenda & Action Item Worksheet Template
Can you believe how many people dive into meetings without a clear agenda? And then they wonder why meetings drag on and on. Your time is incredibly valuable, and you need to use it wisely. That’s why I’ve created a powerful tool to help you ru...
The Friday “Feel-Good Trifecta” Concept
I was recently reading an article about how to keep “work” fresh by William Arruda. He said that he has a Friday afternoon activity that he calls the “Feel-Good Trifecta”. He says it’s an opportunity to reflect on the week and document three im...
Giving Thanks Today and Every Day
Since today is Thanksgiving in the United States, I thought you might enjoy a short poem. Levity is always a good thing, I think.Here’s your Funny Ode to ThanksgivingMay your stuffing be tasty May your turkey be plum...
Habit #6 to Help You Build a Better Business
Today we are talking about habit #6 of the 6 habits to help you build an even better business, which is to Build Connections. Relationship building is at the forefront of business success. Networking in business...
Habit #5 to Help You Build a Better Business
Today we are talking about habit #5 to help you build an even better business, which is to Manage Your Very Valuable Time. Time management skills have a direct effect on your productivity. When you learn to manage your time e...
Habit #4 to Help You Build a Better Business
Today we are talking about habit #4 to help you build an even better business, which is to Clear Your Inbox. Face it, clutter distracts. Decluttering has been known to provide better focus and improved productiv...
Habit #3 to Help You Build a Better Business
Today we are talking about habit #3 to help you build an even better business, which is to Set Daily Business Goals. The advantages of setting daily business goals in business know no bounds. When you set daily ...
Habit #2 to Help You Build a Better Business
Today we are talking about habit #2 to help you build an even better business, which is to Inspire Yourself. Motivation in business is everything. When you feel motivated, you feel inspired to challenge yourself...
Habit #1 to Help You Build a Better Business
Today we are talking about habit #1 to help you build an even better business, which is to Get Up Early. The saying ‘the early bird gets the worm’ comes right into perspective. Many successful entrepreneurs have...
6 Habits to Help You Build a Better Business
The most successful businesses globally are run by high-performing entrepreneurs with habits that ensure high performance and maximum productivity in their work lives. What propels their successes are the habits they have cul...
Being Thankful and Grateful - Free Journal
How would you answer these questions? Are you a grateful person? Are you thankful for the good things, big and small, in your life?As quickly as time moves, technology advances, all the work deadlines and a long to-do l...
Tip #4 for Helping You Stick to Your Goals
Today, we are talking about Tip #4 of the 4 tips for helping you stick to your goals, which is: Do You Want To Start Over Again? When you realize that each decision could carry a consequence, you can begin to make bett...
Tip #3 for Helping You Stick to Your Goals
Today, we are talking about Tip #3 for helping you stick to your goals, which is: It’s Who You Become in the Process. The person you woke up as today may not be the same person you wake up as tomorrow - or t...
Tip #2 for Helping You Stick to Your Goals
Today, we are talking about Tip #2 for helping you stick to your goals, which is: The Have-To’s Sometimes Turn into the Want-To’s. The work involved with achieving goals can feel like a “have-to” in the beginnin...
Tip #1 for Helping You Stick to Your Goals
Today, we are talking about Tip #1 for helping you stick to your goals, which is to Focus on the Reward - Not the Work. Wise sages advise us to “be in the moment,” but let’s face it - you don’t always feel l...
4 Tips for Sticking To Your Goals
We’ve all been there before…we find a goal that inspires us and we commit to doing the work…until life derails us. Whether it was that vacation, your assistant suddenly quits, or death in the family, the truth is life sometimes distracts us fro...
Top Routine #6 of Highly Successful Entrepreneurs
Today we are talking about top routine #6 of the top 6 routines of highly successful entrepreneurs, which is that They Value Teamwork. Successful entrepreneurs understand the value of teamwork. They understand t...
Top Routine #5 of Highly Successful Entrepreneurs
Today we are talking about top routine #5 of highly successful entrepreneurs, which is to Rest after Tasks are Completed. It is one thing to have tasks to complete. It is another when you can take a break after ...
Top Routine #4 of Highly Successful Entrepreneurs
Today we are talking about top routine #4 of highly successful entrepreneurs, which is have a Calendar Time Blocking Practice. Instead of planning your personal and business activities in different calendars, successfu...
Top Routine #3 of Highly Successful Entrepreneurs
Today we are talking about top routine #3 of highly successful entrepreneurs, which is Challenging Tasks are Handled First. Successful entrepreneurs typically handle more challenging tasks first. Unlike most bus...
Top Routine #2 of Highly Successful Entrepreneurs
Today we are talking about top routine #2 of highly successful entrepreneurs, which is to have a No Limit on Workdays. Though it is very important to have rest days, successful entrepreneurs are known to work wh...
Top Routine #1 of Highly Successful Entrepreneurs
Today we are talking about top routine #1 of highly successful entrepreneurs, which is to have a Morning Routine. Do you have a morning routine? Do you wake up early in the morning, or do you sleep late into the...
6 Top Routines of Highly Successful Entrepreneurs
Every businessperson typically follows some kind of routine. Whether this routine means getting out of bed at the same time every day, taking a hike every weekend, or simply going to the same place for their coffee. Routines ...
Tip #5 to Trick Your Mind into Overcoming Procrastination
Today we are talking about tip #5 of the 5 tips for tricking your mind into overcoming procrastination, which is to Give Yourself Permission to Try Again the Next Day. Some things are okay being put off, and it’...
Tip #4 to Trick Your Mind into Overcoming Procrastination
Today we are talking about tip #4 for tricking your mind into overcoming procrastination, which is to Set a Timer to Work on the Task. Sometimes it’s not knowing how long a task is going to take that can deter y...
Tip #3 to Trick Your Mind into Overcoming Procrastination
Today we are talking about tip #3 for tricking your mind into overcoming procrastination, which is to Think of a Reward for Completing the Task. If there’s no light at the end of the tunnel, of course you’ll wan...
Tip #2 to Trick Your Mind into Overcoming Procrastination
Today we are talking about tip #2 for tricking your mind into overcoming procrastination, which is to Remove All Other Distractions. Yes, we’re talking about your phone. That’s probably one of the biggest distra...
Tip #1 to Trick Your Mind into Overcoming Procrastination
Today we are talking about tip #1 for tricking your mind into overcoming procrastination, which is to Make It Super Easy to Get Started on Your Task. The hardest part of completing some tasks is getting started. Someti...
5 Tips to Trick Your Mind into Overcoming Procrastination
Mind over matter, right? Sometimes, that’s easier said than done. When we’re faced with a laundry list of to-dos and with not enough time in the day, it can be easier to distract ourselves and push things off to the next day. And when more item...
Happy Halloween Poem
I hope you enjoy this Happy Halloween Poem. Because we all can use some levity in our lives, I thought I’d share a Halloween poem with you. I Don't Believe In Spooks And Demons by Paul Cu...
Tip #7 to Enhance Your Performance in Business and Life
Today we are talking about Tip #7 of the 7 tips to enhance your performance in life, which is to Get Enough Sleep Each Day. Never underestimate the power of getting enough sleep each day. Being well-rested enhan...
Tip #6 to Enhance Your Performance in Business and Life
Today we are talking about Tip #6 to enhance your performance in life, which is to Revisit Your Definition of Success Often. As you go through different stages of life, your definition of success will change. Pe...
Tip #5 to Enhance Your Performance in Business and Life
Today we are talking about Tip #5 to enhance your performance in life, which is to Practice Gratitude Each Day. Gratitude is a powerful emotion. When we express gratitude, our brains actually
Tip #4 to Enhance Your Performance in Business and Life
Today we are talking about Tip #4 to enhance your performance in life, which is to Define Your Top Three Tasks Each Day. Do you ever find yourself continuing to add to your to-do list throughout the day until it...
Tip #3 to Enhance Your Performance Business and in Life
Today we are talking about Tip #3 to enhance your performance in life, which is to Set Aside Time to Rest and Recharge. Performing at your potential doesn’t mean going nonstop 24/7—it means having the self-aware...
Tip #2 to Enhance Your Performance Business and in Life
Today we are talking about Tip #2 to enhance your performance in life, which is to Practice Effective Communication. Effective communication is so important in both our personal lives as well as in business.
Tip #1 to Enhance Your Performance in Business and Life
Today we are talking about Tip #1 to enhance your performance in life, which is to Set Crystal Clear Goals. As a business owner, you may be constantly thinking about setting your team up for success, but don’t f...
7 Tips to Enhance Your Performance in Business and Life
7 Tips to Enhance Your Performance in Business and Life The need for a balanced life is more important than ever. Too often, our work life and personal life overlaps, so enhancing your overall performance ...
Business Communication Tip #7 for Even Greater Success
Today we are talking about Business Communication Tip #7 of the 7 tips for Even Greater Success, which is to Communicate Through the Right Medium. In business and in life, there are different strok...
Business Communication Tip #6 for Even Greater Success
Today we are talking about Business Communication Tip #6 for Even Greater Success, which is to Confirm What You’ve Learned. Simply asking questions helps reaffirm your understanding of the message....
Business Communication Tip #5 for Even Greater Success
Today we are talking about Business Communication Tip #5 for Even Greater Success, which is to Ask Questions! Asking questions helps you understand what the speaker is saying accurately. The proble...
Business Communication Tip #4 for Even Greater Success
Today we are talking about Business Communication Tip #4 for Even Greater Success, which is to Avoid Speaking for Other People. As a business owner, you are the voice of your business. The responsi...
Business Communication Tip #3 for Even Greater Success
Today we are talking about Business Communication Tip #3 for Even Greater Success, which is to Stay Away from Absolutes. Habits are hard to break, and personal relationships can get heated. When in...
Business Communication Tip #2 for Even Greater Success
Today we are talking about Business Communication Tip #2 for Even Greater Success, which is to Practice Active Listening. Communicating effectively in business is double-sided. Just as you should l...
Business Communication Tip #1 for Even Greater Success
Today we are talking about Business Communication Tip #1 for Even Greater Success, which is to Be Clear. Clarity cannot be over-emphasized. As a business owner, you need to strive to communicate cl...
7 Business Communication Tips for Greater Success
Communication is one of the most important aspects of running your business. This is done through memos, emails, meetings (live or virtual), updates, and messages. When you run a business, excellent communication serves...
Technique #5 to Help You Manage Your Time More Effectively
Today we are talking about Technique #5 of the 5 techniques to Help You Manage Your Time More Effectively, which is to Track Your Time. While managing your time effectively, it is important to study how much tim...
Technique #4 to Help You Manage Your Time More Effectively
Today we are talking about Technique #4 to Help You Manage Your Time More Effectively, which is to Use Time Blocks to Maintain Structure. Structuring your work hours cannot be over-emphasized. After your to-do l...
Technique #3 to Help You Manage Your Time More Effectively
Today we are talking about Technique #3 to Help You Manage Your Time More Effectively, which is to Manage Distractions Appropriately. The one constant thing is change. And in business, changes can occur regularly and w...
Technique #2 to Help You Manage Your Time More Effectively
Today we are talking about Technique #2 to Help You Manage Your Time More Effectively, which is to Prioritize All of Your Tasks. When you have listed everything you need to accomplish during the day, you should ...
Technique #1 to Help You Manage Your Time More Effectively
Today we are talking about Technique #1 to Help You Manage Your Time More Effectively, which is to Keep a To-Do List or a Prioritized Action List (PAL) as I like to call it. A to-do list is one of the simp...
5 Techniques to Help You Manage Your Time More Effectively
Time management is one of the most important skills for entrepreneurs and high-performing business professionals. At the heart of it, it really isn’t a skill as much as it is a necessity for success. Many high-performing busi...
Your Reality Check – Stop Being the Definition of Insanity
If your life looks the same today as it did a year ago… that’s not fate — that’s a decision – a choice. Nothing changes until YOU change. The most successful people didn’t wait for life to happen — they created it. When you’re ready to stop set...
5th Way Goal Setting Can Help Increase Your Business Success
Today we are talking about the fifth way of the five ways that goal setting can benefit your business, which is Feedback. Your business goals are the results you hope to achieve after a period of time. When work...
4th Way Goal Setting Can Help Increase Your Business Success
Today we are talking about the fourth way that goal setting can benefit your business, which is Task Complexity. Setting business goals also means taking the time to ensure that these stretch goals are attainabl...
3rd Way Goal Setting Can Help Increase Your Business Success
Today we are talking about the third way that goal setting can benefit your business, which is Commitment. Your business should have your absolute commitment. Setting business goals helps you learn to be entirel...
2nd Way Goal Setting Can Help Increase Your Business Success
Today we are talking about the second way that goal setting can benefit your business, which is Challenge. Though one or two may be risk-averse, every business professional and entrepreneur coverts a good challe...
1st Way Goal Setting Can Help Increase Your Business Success
Today we are talking about the first way that goal setting can benefit your business, which is Clarity. When setting your business goals, you should pay attention to the type of goals you are setting. Doing this...
A Deep Dive into Effective Goal Setting
Every business professional and entity sets goals. This can be broken into marketing goals, profit goals, and growth goals in different industries. Nevertheless, they all serve as a way to navigate and measure the progress of a business in cert...
5 Ways Goal Setting Can Help Increase Your Business Success
As a business owner, there are plans you need to make. When you started your business, there was a need to provide a specific solution. This solution may come as a product or a service that solves a problem your target audience face.&nbs...
Discover How Top Entrepreneurs Are Using AI to Skyrocket Their Growth
Entrepreneurs who learn to leverage AI are gaining a serious edge over their competition. They’re scaling faster, doing more with less, and creating better experiences for their clients. Meanwhile, those who resist or delay are stuck in the gri...
Tip #6 for Effectively Managing Your Team
Today we are talking about tip #6 of the 6 tips for effectively managing your team, which is to trust and empower your team members. As a business owner, you may find yourself taking on a lot of responsibilities...
Tip #5 for Effectively Managing Your Team
Today we are talking about tip #5 for effectively managing your team, which is to Create a Framework for Growth. Having a well-defined framework for growth helps set expectations both for your employees and for ...
Tip #4 for Effectively Managing Your Team
Today we are talking about tip #4 for effectively managing your team, which is to Be Transparent About When You Need Your Team’s Support. Leading a team doesn’t mean you don’t need support as well. The most succ...
Tip #3 for Effectively Managing Your Team
Today we are talking about tip #3 for effectively managing your team, which is to Provide Honest Feedback. Providing feedback, especially negative feedback, is not an easy task for any manager or business owner....
Tip #2 for Effectively Managing Your Team
Today we are talking about tip #2 for effectively managing your team, which is to Clearly Communicate Goals and Expectations. Effective communication includes clearly communicating things like deadlines, tasks, ...
Tip #1 for Effectively Managing Your Team
Today we are talking about tip #1 for effectively managing your team, which is to Lead with Empathy. In Gary Vaynerchuk’s book, Twe...
6 Tips for Effectively Managing Your Team
Managing a team is not an easy feat. People aren’t plug and play templates—there’s no formula for the best way to do it. The best managers lead with empathy and kindness, communicate clearly, and empower their team members. A...
Productivity Software Tool #10 Every Business Owner Needs
Today we are talking about software tool #10 of the 10 tools that every business owner needs, which is Shift - a Multiple Accounts Streamlining. Shift is a productivity tool that streamlines workflows, apps, and...
Productivity Software Tool #9 Every Business Owner Needs
Today we are talking about software tool #9 that every business owner needs, which is a Calendar – an Effective Time Management Solution. Do you know why business owners and entrepreneurs are more in need of pro...
Productivity Software Tool #8 Every Business Owner Needs
Today we are talking about software tool #8 that every business owner needs, which is nTask – a Centralized Project Management Solution. It can be quite challenging to keep a check on the multiple elements of a ...
Productivity Software Tool #7 Every Business Owner Needs
Today we are talking about software tool #7 that every business owner needs, which is GanttPRO – a Task Management Software. The success of every project depends on how well each team member is on the same page....
Productivity Software Tool #6 Every Business Owner Needs
Today we are talking about software tool #6 that every business owner needs, which is ProofHub – a Task Management Software. Even business owners can feel quite overwhelmed when working on and managing projects....
Productivity Software Tool #5 Every Business Owner Needs
Today we are talking about software tool #5 that every business owner needs, which is Zoho – a Suite of Software for the Entire Business. Do you need a productivity tool that brings your marketing, client support, and ...
Productivity Software Tool #4 Every Business Owner Needs
Today we are talking about software tool #4 that every business owner needs, which is Wrike - a Project Management Solution offering Visibility and Control. If you wish to have maximum control and visibility of ...
Productivity Software Tool #3 Every Business Owner Needs
Today we are talking about software tool #3 that every business owner needs, which is Basecamp - a Project Management Tool. Basecamp is not just a productivity tool, it’s a wholly better way to work. Adopting Ba...
Productivity Software Tool #2 Every Business Owner Needs
Today we are talking about software tool #2 that every business owner needs, which is Project Turf- People, Tasks, and Project Management. For business owners, Project Turf is the best project management solutio...
Productivity Software Tool #1 Every Business Owner Needs
Today we are talking about software tool #1 that every business owner needs, which is Slack - the Best Team Collaborative Software. Businesses with a united and well-coordinated team progress faster than those w...
10 Productivity Software Tools Every Business Owner Needs
Productivity is never an accident for business owners. It does not happen by chance. Rather, it happens out of a commitment to excellence, stellar planning, consistent efforts, and great productivity tools. This is the age of technology, where ...
Tip #9 to Help You Stop Procrastinating
Today we are talking about tip #9 of the 9 tips to help you stop procrastinating which is to Just Do It. Sometimes you have to bite the bullet and just get it done. You can discuss, strategize, and ...
Tip #8 to Help You Stop Procrastinating
Today we are talking about tip #8 to help you stop procrastinating which is to do One Thing at a Time. When you really must get a job done, just concentrate on that task. Don’t try to get other thin...
Tip #7 to Help You Stop Procrastinating
Today we are talking about tip #7 to help you stop procrastinating which is to Start with the Best. What part of your activity list do you need to do the most for you to bring in revenue? For example...
Tip #6 to Help You Stop Procrastinating
Today we are talking about tip #6 to help you stop procrastinating which is to Be Choosy. As you know, we all can be huge time wasters at times. Maybe your chatty clients want to tell you about what...
Tip #5 to Help You Stop Procrastinating
Today we are talking about tip #5 to help you stop procrastinating which is to Eliminate Time Wasters. We all know we are susceptible to getting sucked in by the number of things that happen in an office ...
Tip #4 to Help You Stop Procrastinating
Today we are talking about tip #4 to help you stop procrastinating which is to Anticipate Challenges. No goal is without challenges, so expect that you will run into some roadblocks, but don’t let them sl...
Tip #3 to Help You Stop Procrastinating
Today we are talking about tip #3 to help you stop procrastinating which is to Make a Timeline. Having one deadline for a project is pure procrastination. When you break your project into milestones...
Tip #2 to Help You Stop Procrastinating
Today we are talking about tip #2 to help you stop procrastinating which is to Break it Down. Cut your task into smaller pieces that are more manageable to handle. You’ll find that you feel like you...
Tip #1 to Help You Stop Procrastinating
Today we are talking about tip #1 to help you stop procrastinating which is to Announce Your Goals. Telling people about what you want to achieve holds you more accountable to it. I strongly suggest...
Why Do You Procrastinate?
Why Do You Procrastinate?Understanding why you are not working on something can help you to manage it. Piers Steel, who wrote The Procrastination Equat...
Procrastination is Affecting Your Business More Than You Realize
Procrastination is Affecting Your Business More Than You Realize We’ve all had an action item on our to-do list that has been there all week or even all month, and we avoid it like the plague. You know you should...
Use the Time Log Exercise to Help Improve Your Time Management
In a survey of business professionals, when asked they consistently feel they waste approximately 2 hours a day, which translates to 10 hours a week, etc. Let’s not focus on how much time is actually wasted as the focus needs to be on wha...
Tip #14 for Maintaining Work Life Balance
Today we are talking about Tip #14 of the 14 tips for helping you to maintain work life balance, which is to Know When to Say NO. It can be difficult to say no, but it is absolutely vital to maintaining life/wor...
Tip #13 for Maintaining Work Life Balance
Today we are talking about Tip #13 for helping you to maintain work life balance, which is to Know When to Say YES. Struggling to find balance may be the result of saying yes to the wrong things. Your time is ve...
Tip #12 for Maintaining Work Life Balance
Today we are talking about Tip #12 for helping you to maintain work life balance, which is to Integrate the Weisure Lifestyle. A number of years ago, there was a CNN topic which highlighted a growing trend among...
Tip #11 for Maintaining Work Life Balance
Today we are talking about Tip #11 for helping you to maintain work life balance, which is to Offer Virtual/Remote Services. It may not be necessary to always meet face-to-face with clients and business partners...
Tip #10 for Maintaining Work Life Balance
Today we are talking about Tip #10 for helping you to maintain work life balance, which is to Reduce Travel Time. Are you constantly racing from one client meeting to another? Reduce travel time by “chunking” cl...
Tip #9 for Maintaining Work Life Balance
Today we are talking about Tip #9 for helping you to maintain work life balance, which is to Hire Personal or Professional Support. Success requires assertiveness, and as a successful business owner you’re likel...
Tip #8 for Maintaining Work Life Balance
Today we are talking about Tip #8 for helping you to maintain work life balance, which is to Outsource Domestic Chores. If domestic chores aren’t your cup of tea – consider delegating them. Really, unless househ...
Tip #7 for Maintaining Work Life Balance
Today we are talking about Tip #7 for helping you to maintain work life balance, which is to Request a Salary Increase. As a business owner, you can always give yourself a raise, assuming there is enough profit ...
Tip #6 for Maintaining Work Life Balance
Today we are talking about Tip #6 for helping you to maintain work life balance, which is to Raise Your Prices. As an entrepreneur, raising your prices is one of the easiest and fastest ways to find more life/wo...
Tip #5 for Maintaining Work Life Balance
Today we are talking about Tip #5 for helping you to maintain work life balance, which is to Reduce Your Expenses. It’s easy to get caught up in all the “doing” of life, only to lose track of how much you have t...
Tip #4 for Maintaining Work Life Balance
Today we are talking about Tip #4 for helping you to maintain work life balance, which is to Work Remotely 1-2 Days per Week. If you work best outdoors or in your favorite peaceful environment, schedule “remote”...
Tip #3 for Maintaining Work Life Balance
Today we are talking about Tip #3 for helping you to maintain work life balance, which is to Establish a Home Office. If you struggle with traveling to and from an office away from home, save time and get even m...
Tip #2 for Maintaining Work Life Balance
Today we are talking about Tip #2 for helping you to maintain work life balance, which is to Know Your Priorities and Schedule Them. If it’s really important, time must be scheduled for it in your calendar. As I...
Tip #1 for Maintaining Work Life Balance
Today we are talking about Tip #1 for helping you to maintain work life balance, which is to Identify Your Core Values (or what is truly important to you in life). Above all, honoring your core values is vital to maint...
14 Tips for Maintaining Work Life Balance
Maintaining balance when the demands of work and life are pulling you in different directions can be a bit challenging at times. What’s at the heart of finding balance in your life? Peace, happiness, rest, health? The definition of balance is d...
Your Reality Check – Stop Being the Definition of Insanity
If your life looks the same today as it did a year ago… that’s not fate — that’s a decision – a choice. Nothing changes until YOU change. The most successful people didn’t wait for life to happen — they created it. When you’re ready to stop set...
Consistent Habit #10 of Successful Entrepreneurs
Today we are talking about consistent habit #10 or the 10 habits of successful entrepreneurs, which is to Never Stop Learning. Curiosity is an underrated key to success, and it’s important to never stop learning...
Consistent Habit #9 of Successful Entrepreneurs
Today we are talking about consistent habit #9 of successful entrepreneurs, which is to Stay Physically Active. Studies show that regular exercise can
Consistent Habit #8 of Successful Entrepreneurs
Today we are talking about consistent habit #8 of successful entrepreneurs, which is to Set Aside Time for Creative Thinking. A great habit to practice is setting aside time for creative thinking that is importa...
Consistent Habit #7 of Successful Entrepreneurs
Today we are talking about consistent habit #7 of successful entrepreneurs, which is to Invest in Your Team. While investing in your team financially is a great practice, it’s even more important to invest in th...
Consistent Habit #6 of Successful Entrepreneurs
Today we are talking about consistent habit #6 of successful entrepreneurs, which is to Set Boundaries. Setting boundaries is a habit that may take more time for some more than others to practice. It’s not alway...
Consistent Habit #5 of Successful Entrepreneurs
Today we are talking about consistent habit #5 of successful entrepreneurs, which is to Practice Daily Gratitude. Practicing gratitude should be a part of your daily routine as a successful entrepreneur. It can ...
Consistent Habit #4 of Successful Entrepreneurs
Today we are talking about consistent habit #4 of successful entrepreneurs, which is to Break Down Large Goals into Smaller Goals. When you create habits for yourself, you want to make sure you’re setting yourse...
Consistent Habit #3 of Successful Entrepreneurs
Today we are talking about consistent habit #3 of successful entrepreneurs, which is to Push Yourself Out of Your Comfort Zone. The most successful entrepreneurs are constantly pushing themselves out of the...
Consistent Habit #2 of Successful Entrepreneurs
Today we are talking about consistent habit #2 of successful entrepreneurs, which is to Use Time Blocking for Ultimate Productivity. Time blocking is the act of scheduling out each moment of your day in your cal...
Consistent Habit #1 of Successful Entrepreneurs
Today we are talking about consistent habit #1 of successful entrepreneurs, which is to Create a Routine. When you have a set routine, you know what comes next and don’t need to spend time figuring out how to ma...
10 Consistent Habits of Successful Entrepreneurs
The most successful entrepreneurs have a foundation of creating good habits or setting up a system to make tiny changes that deliver big results. With everything you have to do each day, your time is very precious, and it’s i...
Discover How Top Entrepreneurs Are Using AI to Skyrocket Their Growth
Entrepreneurs who learn to leverage AI are gaining a serious edge over their competition. They’re scaling faster, doing more with less, and creating better experiences for their clients. Meanwhile, those who resist or delay are stuck in the gri...
Step #7 to Help You Implement Strategic Thinking
Today we are talking about Step 7 of the 7 steps to help you implement strategic thinking, which is process and outcome. This step sees the planning process itself as a critical value-adding element. As a ...
Step #6 to Help You Implement Strategic Thinking
Today we are talking about Step 6 to help you implement strategic thinking, which is Strategy Making. See strategy and change as inescapably linked which assumes that finding new strategic options, and implementing them successfully, is ...
Step #5 to Help You Implement Strategic Thinking
Today we are talking about Step 5 to help you implement strategic thinking, which is to have a managerial role in implementation. All managers understand the larger system, the connection between their roles and ...
Step #4 to Help You Implement Strategic Thinking
Today we are talking about Step 4 to help you implement strategic thinking, which is control. Control relies on self-reference – a sense of strategic intent and purpose embedded in the minds of managers and employees throughout the...
Step #3 to Help You Implement Strategic Thinking
Today we are talking about Step 3 to help you implement strategic thinking, which is to have a managerial role in strategy making. Lower-level managers have a voice in strategy-making, as well as greater latitude...
Step #2 to Help You Implement Strategic Thinking
Today we are talking about Step 2 to help you implement strategic thinking, which is to have a strategic formulation and implementation. Formulation and implementation are interactive rather than sequential and discrete. This is a ...
Step #1 to Help You Implement Strategic Thinking
Today we are talking about Step 1 to help you implement strategic thinking, which is to have a vision of the future. Only the shape of the future can be predicted. The past and present have already been se...
What is Strategic Thinking and How to Apply it to Your Business
The theory of strategic thinking has been gaining steam in the business world. While it follows the same outline as strategic planning, it differs in that it allows more flexibility, greater creativity, and more collaboration among multip...
Tip #20 to Help Boost Your Self-Confidence
Today we are talking about Tip #20 of the 20 tips to help you boost your self-confidence, which is to imagine. Imagination is one of our most cherished possessions. Allow yourself to “think outside the box” (so ...
Tip #19 to Help Boost Your Self-Confidence
Today we are talking about Tip #19 to help you boost your self-confidence, which is to share. Share your thoughts, feelings, opinions, weaknesses, and strengths with others. They’ll admire and respect you for it...
Tip #18 to Help Boost Your Self-Confidence
Today we are talking about Tip #18 to help you boost your self-confidence, which is to be honest. Being honest with yourself and those around you can be very rewarding. Being honest with yourself is accepting wh...
Tip #17 to Help Boost Your Self-Confidence
Today we are talking about Tip #17 to help you boost your self-confidence, which is to embrace change. People who lack self-confidence fear change. Remind yourself that change is a part of life and that the outc...
Tip #16 to Help Boost Your Self-Confidence
Today we are talking about Tip #16 to help you boost your self-confidence, which is to negotiate rather than negate. A difference of opinion or a misunderstanding does not have to end in an all-out brawl. Employ...
Tip #15 to Help Boost Your Self-Confidence
Today we are talking about Tip #15 to help you boost your self-confidence, which is to say “why not” instead of “why”. Boosting your self-confidence often requires that you step outside your comfort zone. Instea...
Tip #14 to Help Boost Your Self-Confidence
Today we are talking about Tip #14 to help you boost your self-confidence, which is to be authentic. Understand that the person you are is real and authentic. Don’t attempt to be someone who makes you feel uncom...
Tip #13 to Help Boost Your Self-Confidence
Today we are talking about Tip #13 to help you boost your self-confidence, which is to listen and look at the person you are speaking with. People with good self-confidence skills listen attentively when others ...
Tip #12 to Help Boost Your Self-Confidence
Today we are talking about Tip #12 to help you boost your self-confidence, which is don’t be judgmental. As human beings, we all pass judgment on others, but that judgment needn’t be harsh or critical. Sure, mak...
Tip #11 to Help Boost Your Self-Confidence
Today we are talking about Tip #11 to help you boost your self-confidence, which is to calm the critic. Many people wrongly believe they can boost their own self esteem by belittling and criticizing others. It’s...
Tip #10 to Help Boost Your Self-Confidence
Today we are talking about Tip #10 to help you boost your self-confidence, which is dress to impress (which I’m sure you have heard many times before). In the same way you notice people without confidence by the...
Tip #9 to Help Boost Your Self-Confidence
Today we are talking about Tip #9 to help you boost your self-confidence, which is to walk tall. Have you ever noticed how easy it is to spot someone with low self-esteem? Their body language tells you so. To fe...
Tip #8 to Help Boost Your Self-Confidence
Today we are talking about Tip #8 to help you boost your self-confidence, which is to speak with moderation. People who lack self-esteem often speak quickly to get the words out, so they don’t waste other’s valu...
Tip #7 to Help Boost Your Self-Confidence
Today we are talking about Tip #7 to help you boost your self-confidence, which is to be assertive rather than aggressive. Being assertive is saying, “This is what I would like to have,” rather than, “This is wh...
Tip #6 to Help Boost Your Self-Confidence
Today we are talking about Tip #6 to help you boost your self-confidence, which is to learn from mistakes. Accept that everyone makes mistakes. Learn from your mistakes, so that they don’t re-occur and don’t all...
Tip #5 to Help Boost Your Self-Confidence
Today we are talking about Tip #5 to help you boost your self-confidence, which is to abandon ‘shoulds, musts, and ought tos’. Allowing yourself to be dominated by “shoulds, musts, and ought tos” is setting your...
Tip #4 to Help Boost Your Self-Confidence
Today we are talking about Tip #4 to help you boost your self-confidence, which is positive self-talk. Become your own best friend. Don’t allow the voice in your head to berate or belittle you. Convert your thou...
Tip #3 to Help Boost Your Self-Confidence
Today we are talking about Tip #3 to help you boost your self-confidence, which is to maintain balance. People who are self-confident are balanced in their approach to their life and their business. How self-con...
Tip #2 to Help Boost Your Self-Confidence
Today we are talking about Tip #2 to help you boost your self-confidence, which is to accept responsibility. Self-confident people accept responsibility for their lives and actions, and don’t make excuses becaus...
Tip #1 to Help Boost Your Self-Confidence
Today we are talking about Tip #1 to help you boost your self-confidence, which is to Take Control. Take control of your life rather than letting it control you. Self-confident people call the shots in their own...
20 Sure Fire Ways To Boost Self Confidence
We are not born with the self-confidence gene. It is a character trait we develop as we grow and mature. Our level of self-confidence is related to our level of self-esteem. It is the difference between whether we soar like e...
Could You Benefit from a Little More Discipline?
Rowena McEvoy, Fitness Educator (I believe from Australia) has a great quote. She says, “Discipline is doing what you know you should do at the time you should do it, even if you don’t feel like it.” If you want...
The 4 D Formula for Getting Things Done
One of the best lessons I know of to help you reduce low pay off activities and leave time for the High Payoff Activities (HPAs) is the four D formula for assessing the things in your life. You have too many activities to do and not enough time...
Do You Have Thoughts That Keep You Up At Night?
Do you have things you have in your head that keep you up at night? When you take them out of your head and put them on your master task list and in your calendar, you can sleep better every night. You will be mo...
You Are Distracting You Way Too Often
Applying the 4 D Formula for helping you focus on your high payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your goals is very important to your success. Just as a quick reminder, the 4 Ds are: Drop, Delegate, Dela...
Tip #5 for Exploring Your Life Purpose
Today we are talking about Tip #5 of the 5 tips to help you explore your life purpose, which is to Take Note of What Comes Easily. When exploring your life purpose, pay special attention to the skills that come easily ...
Tip #4 for Exploring Your Life Purpose
Today we are talking about Tip #4 to help you explore your life purpose, which is to Observe Your Challenges. Life is filled with many challenges, but each of us has a unique set of challenges which are often ti...
Tip #3 for Exploring Your Life Purpose
Today we are talking about Tip #3 to help you explore your life purpose, which is Prophesying a Legend. At the end of your life, if you could leave a legend - a contribution to the human race - what would it be?...
Tip #2 for Exploring Your Life Purpose
Today we are talking about Tip #2 to help you explore your life purpose, which is to Play the What-If Game. The “What-if” Game is where you ask a series of questions starting with “What if?” What...
Tip #1 for Exploring Your Life Purpose
Today we are talking about Tip #1 to help you explore your life purpose, which is to think about What Fuels You? What in your life gives you energy? Most of us know what it feels like to be drained (by personal ...
Explore Your Life Purpose and Find Meaning in Life
I’m all for fueling your passions, but I’m also a firm believer in smart and strategic business decisions. My advice is to take this process slowly. If you love what you do, find a way to work your life purpose into your career or business. If ...
5 Tips for Exploring Your Life Purpose
If you’ve ever wondered if there was more to life than what you’re currently experiencing, I think you’ll find the next 6 days of The Accountability Minute helpful. First, let’s clarify that identifying your life purpose isn’t the end all - you...
Honor Your Calendar Time Blocks and Get More Done
I can’t stress enough the importance of time blocking your calendar and then honoring your calendar…. In other words, do what your calendar says to do – assuming you have the “right” high payoff activities on it. You will find yourself mo...
Tip #5 to Help You Be Even More Productive
Today we are talking about tip #5 of the 5 tips to help you be even more productive, which is to Interview, Interview, Interview! Hiring competent employees and/or virtual help that you can rely upon to delegate...
Tip #4 to Help You Be Even More Productive
Today we are talking about tip #4 to help you be even more productive, which is to Avoid Multitasking. This might sound like an odd way to increase productivity, but it is actually pretty accurate. In most cases...
Tip #3 to Help You Be Even More Productive
Today we are talking about tip #3 to help you be even more productive, which is to Skip Some Meetings. As Mark Cuban has said, there are SO many ways to interact with people nowadays… is there REALLY a point to ...
Tip #2 to Help You Be Even More Productive
Today we are talking about tip #2 to help you be even more productive, which is to Plan When You Will Make Your High Payoff Phone Calls. Making phone calls can eat up time, especially if you start dialing and le...
Tip #1 To Help You Be Even More Productive
Today we are talking about tip #1 to help you be even more productive, which is to Keep Your Work Area Free of Clutter. Believe it or not, clutter can definitely kill your workday. Having needless piles of paper...
5 Ways to Be Even More Productive
We can always be even more productive. Time is a very valuable resource, and if you really think about it, being productive is one of the best ways to ensure that you are using your time effectively. As a successful business owner, you no doubt...
Schedule All Your Time to Be Even More Efficient
When you put time in your calendar for everything, you may realize that there isn’t enough time in a day to get it all done. You will have to choose those things that are you’re your highest payoff activities, and get even better at prior...
Tip #10 on How to Get and Stay Motivated
Today we are talking about Tip #10 of the 10 tips for Getting and Staying Motivated, which is to break a sweat. It’s no secret that exercising boosts your confidence and helps you stay motivated. Get active and clear y...
Tip #9 on How to Get and Stay Motivated
Today we are talking about Tip #9 for Getting and Staying Motivated, which is to raise the bar. Successful entrepreneurs know that constantly raising the bar is the true key to self-improvement. Raising the bar each ti...
Tip #8 on How to Get and Stay Motivated
Today we are talking about Tip #8 for Getting and Staying Motivated, which is to use fear. This may seem like a dirty little trick, but sometimes it’s a necessary evil to truly learn how to stay motivated. If you are u...
Tip #7 on How to Get and Stay Motivated
Today we are talking about Tip #7 for Getting and Staying Motivated, which is to remember why you do what you do. You obviously became an entrepreneur for a reason. Perhaps you have a passion for what you do or it allo...
Tip #6 on How to Get and Stay Motivated
Today we are talking about Tip #6 for Getting and Staying Motivated, which is to divide responsibility. You’re not just an entrepreneur; you also have personal responsibilities that need your attention. If you have a s...
Tip #5 on How to Get and Stay Motivated
Today we are talking about Tip #5 for Getting and Staying Motivated, which is to plan ahead. Creating a realistic schedule is essential when trying to understand how to get motivated. ACTI...
Tip #4 on How to Get and Stay Motivated
Today we are talking about Tip #4 for Getting and Staying Motivated, which is to change your scenery. Sometimes, it’s just difficult to get motivated when you’re looking at the same four walls hour after hour. Occasion...
Tip #3 on How to Get and Stay Motivated
Today we are talking about Tip #3 for Getting and Staying Motivated, which is to reward yourself. Aren’t rewards the biggest motivator? Give yourself a tiny prize every time you accomplish something on your to-do list....
Tip #2 on How to Get and Stay Motivated
Today we are talking about Tip #2 for Getting and Staying Motivated, which is to visualize the end result. Zoning in on the end result is one of the key steps in being able to understand how to get motivated. When you ...
10 Tips on How to Get and Stay Motivated
Learning how to get and stay motivated isn’t always an easy task. It’s especially difficult when you’re dreading the task at hand and are inclined to procrastinate. Over the next 10 days we are exploring the Top 10 Tips to help you ...
Manifestation Action #4 to Get Things Done
Today we are talking about Manifestation Action #4 to Get Things Done, which is to think about what talents and skills and passions do you currently have that will help you achieve your dreams. Don’t negate a ...
Manifestation Action #3 to Get Things Done
Today we are talking about Manifestation Action #3 to Get Things Done, which is to Write your goals down. Don’t think about what you want to manifest, where you’ve been and where you want to be, and not commit th...
Manifestation Action #2 to Get Things Done
Today we are talking about Manifestation Action #2 to Get Things Done, which is to Visualize where you want to be. After you’ve reflected on your life, visualize where you want to be once your manifestation has b...
Manifestation Action #1 to Get Things Done
Now that you know how to work on manifesting your desires to get things done because I have talked about them over the past four days, you may need to, or want to, try 4 steps that I’m sharing over the next few days, to help with your manifesta...
Step #4 to Manifest the Desire To Get Things Done
Today we are talking about Step #4 to manifest the desire to get things done, which is to Trust and let go. If you don’t trust in a higher power or in your energies and vibration, your desire to manifest will be blocked. Trust tha...
Step #3 to Manifest the Desire To Get Things Done
Today we are talking about Step #3 to manifest the desire to get things done, which is to Raise your vibration. Your vibration is literally your personal energy. We are surrounded by energies every moment of our daily lives. When ...
Step #2 to Manifest the Desire To Get Things Done
Today we are talking about Step #2 to manifest the desire to get things done, which is to Open yourself up. You need to move past your past. Don’t focus on what you may have tried to manifest in the past and were unable to do. Look towar...
How To Manifest the Desire To Get Things Done
Manifesting what we want in business and in life isn’t difficult. Manifesting also requires you to put in the effort to get what you desire. It’s not enough to announce to the Universe, “I’d like to achieve XYZ.” You need to put in the effort t...
Time Management Tool #6 for Increased Productivity
Today we are talking about Time Management Tool #6 of the 6 tools for Increased Productivity, which is Spark. If you don’t want to get rid of email completely with Slack, you can consolidate multiple email inbox...
Time Management Tool #5 for Increased Productivity
Today we are talking about Time Management Tool #5 for Increased Productivity, which is Slack. Email can take up a lot of your time and isn’t always the best option for internal communications. Slack calls itsel...
Time Management Tool #4 for Increased Productivity
Today we are talking about Time Management Tool #4 for Increased Productivity, which is HoneyBook. Keep your proposals, scheduling, and invoices in one place with HoneyBook
Time Management Tool #3 for Increased Productivity
Today we are talking about Time Management Tool #3 for Increased Productivity, which is the Google Calendar. Your Google Calendar can be a powerful tool for managing...
Time Management Tool #2 for Increased Productivity
Today we are talking about Time Management Tool #2 for Increased Productivity, which is Notion. Notion is an extremely customizable all-in-one workspace for you and your teams. You can create a company wiki (a t...
Time Management Tool #1 for Increased Productivity
Today we are talking about Time Management Tool #1 for Increased Productivity, which is Toggl. The first step in increasing efficiency is figuring out where your time is going.
The Best 6 Time Management Tools for Increased Productivity
As a business owner, there are many areas of your business that demand your attention. You have emails to check, team members to respond to, finance and business operations tasks to attend to. Being able to manage your time and resources effect...
Limiting Belief #10 that May be Holding You Back from Greater Success
Today we are talking about limiting belief #10 of the top 10 limiting beliefs that may be holding you back from being even more successful, which is Thinking all the Good Ones are Taken. There’s a diverse ...
Limiting Belief #9 that May be Holding You Back from Greater Success
Today we are talking about limiting belief #9 that may be holding you back from being even more successful, which is Thinking You Have an Inability to Ever Achieve Something. You will face many challenges in you...
Limiting Belief #8 that May be Holding You Back from Greater Success
Today we are talking about limiting belief #8 that may be holding you back from being even more successful, which is Thinking You Don’t Deserve Something. Can you honestly believe that you don’t deserve so...
Limiting Belief #7 that May be Holding You Back from Greater Success
Today we are talking about limiting belief #7 that may be holding you back from being even more successful, which is Thinking You are Unable to do Something. Success takes dedication, skills, and timing. If you ...
Limiting Belief #6 that May be Holding You Back from Greater Success
Today we are talking about limiting belief #6 that may be holding you back from being even more successful, which is Thinking You Have Already Tried Everything. There are so many things in the world to try. New ...
Limiting Belief #5 that May be Holding You Back from Greater Success
Today we are talking about limiting belief #5 that may be holding you back from being even more successful, which is Thinking You Have to Have Money to Make Money. You don’t need money to make money. I think we ...
Limiting Belief #4 that May be Holding You Back from Greater Success
Today we are talking about limiting belief #4 that may be holding you back from being even more successful, which is When You are Afraid of Trying and Failing. It’s much better to try and then fail than never to...
Limiting Belief #3 that May be Holding You Back from Greater Success
Today we are talking about limiting belief #3 that may be holding you back from being even more successful, which is Thinking You are Not Educated Enough. A growing population of the world isn’t educated. Parts ...
Limiting Belief #2 that May be Holding You Back from Greater Success
Today we are talking about limiting belief #2 that may be holding you back from being even more successful, which is Thinking You are Not Smart Enough. First things, intelligence is relative. Everyone is not equ...
Limiting Belief #1 that May be Holding You Back from Greater Success
Today we are talking about limiting belief #1 that may be holding you back from being even more successful, which is Thinking You are Too Old. There’s no time limit on setting a new goal or making something impo...
How to Identify Limiting Beliefs
Think back to something you’ve not been able to do. Is it because you have been physically unable to do it or because you don’t think you will succeed at it? Are there any other thoughts like that? Will you be in a better position today if you ...
Are Limiting Beliefs Holding You Back?
Our daily lives can be challenging at times, as you already know. There are many things to learn, achieve, and aspire to. There are also many ways to inspire and motivate yourself to go for your dreams and grow as a person. T...
Goal Setting Strategy #6 to Elevate Your Performance
Today we are talking about Goal Setting Strategy #6 of the 6 strategies to Elevate Your Performance, which is to Review Your Goals Every Day. Reading your goals places your goals in the forefront of your mind an...
Goal Setting Strategy #5 to Elevate Your Performance
Today we are talking about Goal Setting Strategy #5 to Elevate Your Performance, which is to Have SMART Goals. There are many ways to set your business goals, and they should follow the SMART principle. If you s...
Goal Setting Strategy #4 to Elevate Your Performance
Today we are talking about Goal Setting Strategy #4 to Elevate Your Performance, which is to Have a Vision Board. Vision boards are a visual depiction of your goals. They serve as a place where you can challenge...
Goal Setting Strategy #3 to Elevate Your Performance
Today we are talking about Goal Setting Strategy #3 to Elevate Your Performance, which is to Put in More Effort. When achieving your goals, be prepared to put a little more effort into all your business activiti...
Goal Setting Strategy #2 to Elevate Your Performance
Today we are talking about Goal Setting Strategy #2 to Elevate Your Performance, which is to Focus on the Present. The challenge with setting goals is that by focusing on the future continuously, you can become ...
Goal Setting Strategy #1 to Elevate Your Performance
Today we are talking about Goal Setting Strategy #1 to Elevate Your Performance, which is to Write Out Your very SPECIFIC Goals. When setting your goals, you should ensure that they are broken down into the most...
6 Goal Setting Strategies to Elevate Your Performance
There are many reasons to set goals and follow them through. As a business professional or entrepreneur, you are probably no stranger to the benefits of goal setting. The only challenge that lies with goal setting is how to f...
Idea #8 to Help You Improve Your Self-Discipline
Today we are talking about Idea #8 of the 8 ideas to Help You Improve Your Self-Discipline, which is to Have a Backup Plan. It takes a lot of confidence and dedication to formulate one plan. When you have one pl...
Idea #7 to Help You Improve Your Self-Discipline
Today we are talking about Idea #7 to Help You Improve Your Self-Discipline, which is to Win the Battle of Willpower. Your willpower is tied to your belief system. If you think you cannot succeed at something, y...
Idea #6 to Help You Improve Your Self-Discipline
Today we are talking about Idea #6 to Help You Improve Your Self-Discipline, which is to Create New Habits. Numerous habits have been shown to improve productivity and performance. When you create new habits, yo...
Idea #5 to Help You Improve Your Self-Discipline
Today we are talking about Idea #5 to Help You Improve Your Self-Discipline, which is to Set Crystal Clear Goals. The advantages of goal setting cannot be overemphasized. When you set very clear and specific goa...
Idea #4 to Help You Improve Your Self-Discipline
Today we are talking about Idea #4 to Help You Improve Your Self-Discipline, which is to Get Support. Every entrepreneur needs a good solid support system. With the right type of support, you can avoid harmful a...
Idea #3 to Help You Improve Your Self-Discipline
Today we are talking about Idea #3 to Help You Improve Your Self-Discipline, which is to Get Rid of Temptations. Temptations can be the biggest enemies for many people. When you get rid of temptations, you impro...
Idea #2 to Help You Improve Your Self-Discipline
Today we are talking about Idea #2 to Help You Improve Your Self-Discipline, which is to Identify Your Uptimes and Downtimes. The best way to produce the best results is to know when your uptimes and downtimes a...
Idea #1 to Help You Improve Your Self-Discipline
Today we are talking about Idea #1 to Help You Improve Your Self-Discipline, which is to Know Your Strengths and Weaknesses. Self-discipline is about knowing your strength and weaknesses. Only when you know what your s...
8 Ways to Improve Your Self-Discipline
Entrepreneurs value self-discipline, among other motivation practices. This is because, as a business owner, you are solely responsible for yourself and your success. Your ideas, decisions, work ethics, and commitment to your...
Support Team Performance Assessment – Free Sample Exercise
Many simple and effective resources get created when I'm coaching my one-on-one clients. An issue or situation comes up and I create a resource tool to help them get an even better result. In this example, my business owner coaching...
Idea#7 to Engage and Motivate Your Staff
Today we are talking about Idea #7 of the 7 ideas to Engage and Motivate Your Staff, which is to Create a Stimulating Environment. It’s okay to have a little fun once in a while. You will find ...
Idea #6 to Engage and Motivate Your Staff
Today we are talking about Idea #6 to Engage and Motivate Your Staff, which is to Invest in Staff Training. Team members feel valued when you spend the money and time investing in their knowledge and skills.&nbs...
Idea #5 to Engage and Motivate Your Staff
Today we are talking about Idea #5 to Engage and Motivate Your Staff, which is to Communicate Openly and Honestly. Team members who are kept “in the loop” are more likely to remain motivated than those who ...
Idea#4 to Engage and Motivate Your Staff
Today we are talking about Idea #4 to Engage and Motivate Your Staff, which is to Lead by Example. A good leader must illustrate to his or her employees the correct procedures and processes required. If you want your s...
Idea #3 to Engage and Motivate Your Staff
Today we are talking about Idea #3 to Engage and Motivate Your Staff, which is to Chart a Career Path. The majority of employees have a perceived career path they would like to follow. Not only...
Idea #2 to Engage and Motivate Your Staff
Today we are talking about Idea #2 to Engage and Motivate Your Staff, which is to Share Your Vision. Employees are seen to be more motivated when they believe their contribution is making an impact on the overall succe...
Idea #1 to Engage and Motivate Your Staff
Today we are talking about Idea #1 to Engage and Motivate Your Staff, which is to Reward Immediately and Frequently. In a study, one of the primary influences that affected the motivation of employees was recogn...
7 Ideas to Engage and Motivate Your Staff
Sarah gets to work at the same time every day. She sits down at her desk and starts doodling on her desk pad, playing computer games, surfing the internet, and texting friends. Unless she is interrupted by a phone call or correspondence that re...
Handle Incoming Calls More Effectively - Phone Script
Are you ready to transform the way you and your team handle incoming calls? Imagine a world where you can manage your time even more effectively, boost productivity, and provide top-notch client service with reduced interruptions. <...
Tip #6 for How to Develop a Success-Oriented Mindset
Today we are talking about tip #6 of the 6 tips for how to develop a success-oriented mindset, which is to Take Responsibility for Your Success. Change your mindset so that you are in control of your su...
Tip #5 for How to Develop a Success-Oriented Mindset
Today we are talking about tip #5 for how to develop a success-oriented mindset, which is to Create a Success-Oriented Routine. Start your day off strong with a routine that sets you up for success. For example,...
Tip #4 for How to Develop a Success-Oriented Mindset
Today we are talking about tip #4 for how to develop a success-oriented mindset, which is to Surround Yourself with Like-Minded People. Create an environment of success-oriented individuals around you. By hiring...
Tip #3 for How to Develop a Success-Oriented Mindset
Today we are talking about tip #3 for how to develop a success-oriented mindset, which is to Set Smaller, More Achievable Goals. If you start by trying to tackle larger goals, you may get discouraged if you don’...
Tip #2 for How to Develop a Success-Oriented Mindset
Today we are talking about tip #2 for how to develop a success-oriented mindset, which is to Never Stop Learning. A success-oriented mindset is synonymous with a growth mindset. The determination that drives you...
Tip #1 for How to Develop a Success-Oriented Mindset
Today we are talking about tip #1 for how to develop a success-oriented mindset, which is to Regularly Take Yourself Out of Your Comfort Zone. One of the ways to gain confidence and to grow is by regularly takin...
6 Ways to Develop a Success-Oriented Mindset
Running your own business is not always easy, as you already know. There are challenges from the start, and you’re constantly being faced with fires to put out. Developing a success-oriented mindset can help you change your perspective and take...
The Guide to Stopping Procrastination - Create Your Ideal Business and Ideal Life
Do you find yourself constantly procrastinating, even though you know you have important tasks to complete? It's easy to get overwhelmed by a never-ending to-do list and lose focus on what really matters. But it doesn't have to be this way....
Good Reason #3 for Business Owners to Take Time Off
Today we are talking about third good reason for Business Owners to take time off, which is the fact that You Are Not a Robot and You Need to Live a Good and Balanced Life. Having a life outside of work is very ...
Good Reason #2 for Business Owners to Take Time Off
Today we are talking about second good reason for Business Owners to take time off, which is To Refocus Your Perspective. When we are immersed in our business day after day, it can become difficult to separate ourselve...
Good Reason #1 for Business Owners to Take Time Off
Today we are talking about 1 good reason for Business Owners to take time off, which is To Recharge Your Creative Batteries. It is important to get some rest so that you can be at your creative peak when you are...
3 Good Reasons for Business Owners to Take Time Off
As a business owner, you are probably used to working close to 7 days a week and for over 8 hours per day. On average, most business owners work more hours per day and for more days per week than those who work for other people. Why? Well, if y...
Distinguishing Factor #4 of Business Owners Who Use Accountability
Today we are talking about the 4th top distinguishing factor of business owners who use accountability to get results, which is that They understand that nothing comes without discipline and diligence - they never quit. &nbs...
Distinguishing Factor #3 of Business Owners Who Use Accountability
Today we are talking about the 3rd top distinguishing factor of business owners who use accountability to get results, which is to: Accept full responsibility for actions and non-actions in life and in business. Accountability and ...
Distinguishing Factor #2 of Business Owners Who Use Accountability
Today we are talking about the 2nd top distinguishing factor of business owners who use accountability to get results, which is to be Organized, productive, and efficient in time management and task completion. ...
Distinguishing Factor #1 of Business Owners Who Use Accountability
How does accountability make a positive impact on the success of your business? We’re going to take a look at the first of the top 4 distinguishing factors of business owners who use accountability to get results. <...
How to Use Accountability to Build Your Success
Learning how to use accountability to build success for your business is an effective way to build a better business. What exactly is accountability in business? Accountability is taking full responsibility for your actions or non-a...
Effective Meeting Agenda & Action Item Worksheet Template
Effective Meeting Agenda & Action Item Worksheet TemplateCan you believe how many people dive into meetings without a clear agenda? And then they wonder why meetings drag on and on. Your time is incredibly valuable, and you ne...
Step #3 to Achieving Your Goals Sooner Rather than Later
Today, we are talking about step #3 of the 3 steps to help you achieve your goals sooner rather than later, which is to: Don't Procrastinate. The successful person doesn’t typically procrastinate or procrastinate often...
Step #2 to Achieving Your Goals Sooner Rather than Later
Today, we are talking about the 2nd step to help you achieve your goals sooner rather than later, which is to: Set ‘Stretch’ Goals. Achieving one’s vision of success depends upon the setting and completion of ‘stretch’...
Step #1 to Achieving Your Goals Sooner Rather than Later
Today, we are talking about the 1st step to help you achieve your goals sooner rather than later, which is to: Know the Difference between Dreaming and Doing. When a person claims that making a lot of money is his or h...
3 Steps to Achieving Your Goals Sooner Rather than Later
It’s so easy to set goals in life. How many people actually take the time to set specific life goals? Not many of us, unfortunately. You want to make more money. You want to enjoy more productive relationships with frien...
Excuses Are Just Plain Cop-Outs
I believe a good practice in life is to give up the excuses because they are just plain cop-outs. Creating the life you want simply begins with a choice - you choose to eliminate the “no longer acceptables” in your life. Changing your life circ...
10 Ideas for Increasing Your Belief in Yourself
I’m going to share 10 guidelines to help you change that old self-sabotaging record on the player that goes around in your head, and replace it with a melody you can play for the rest of your life.Give yourself unconditional love, y...
Always Belief in Yourself and Accomplish Even More!
So, what if your Mom said you’d never amount to anything? Who cares if the school jock made you feel like a nerd? What you have to remember is no matter what people have said about you in the past, no matter how much yo...
Change What Your Belief Record is Playing and Achieve More
The only way to change the record that spins around and around in your head, filling you with negativity, self-doubt, and shame is to learn to believe in yourself. Sure, it’s easier said than done, you say. And yes, it is...
How Strong Is Your Belief? How Strong Does it Need to Be?
How Strong Is Your Belief? How Strong Does it Need to Be?~"It is the decisions you make, when you have no time to make them, that define who you are"~ What you believe about the world at large and how you fit in...
Interruptions and Distractions Can be Costly!
Most of us intend to be efficient, but few of us actually are because we allow distractions to break our focus. When you are working on something that you have listed on your calendar, you want to focus on that activity and that activity only. ...
Tip #8 to Help You Maintain Persistence
Today we are talking about Tip #8 of the 8 tips to Maintain Persistence which is to: Pick a Support Team. You don’t have to do it alone. Gather a team of family and friends who you know you can count on to offer you su...
Tip #7 to Help You Maintain Persistence
Today we are talking about Tip #7 to Maintain Persistence which is to: Believe in Yourself. Have faith in the fact you will achieve your goal, no matter what circumstances or situations arise. When times get tough – an...
Tip #6 to Help You Maintain Persistence
Today we are talking about Tip #6 to Maintain Persistence which is to: Think Creatively and Be Flexible. Often, we become so fixed on the goal, we forget that other options exist. Be prepared for the fact that not only...
Tip #5 to Help You Maintain Persistence
Today we are talking about Tip #5 to Maintain Persistence which is to: Exert Control Over Your Actions. Make a conscious decision to make every step you take count. Keep your vision clear in your mind at all times, so ...
Tip #4 to Help You Maintain Persistence
Today we are talking about Tip #4 to Maintain Persistence which is: No doesn’t always mean “No” (in a business situation, of course). There will always be those who will try to discourage and dishearten you. There will...
Tip #3 to Help You Maintain Persistence
Today we are talking about Tip #3 to Maintain Persistence which is to: Act with Courage. Don’t allow fear of failure to stop you. As human beings, we all fail from time to time. It’s the winners who get back up and sta...
Tip #2 to Help You Maintain Persistence
Today we are talking about Tip #2 to Maintain Persistence which is to: View Setbacks as Life Lessons. Nobody achieves their goals with one straight shot at the target. Well, at least nobody I know or know of. Understan...
Tip #1 to Help You Maintain Persistence
Today we are talking about Tip #1 to Maintain Persistence which is to: Maintain Your Vision. Decide what you want out of life, and then work with a vision for the future. Keep your goal or goals firmly planted in...
8 Powerful Ways to Maintain Persistence
If there was one common denominator that could be applied to successful people, it would be persistence. The brilliant minds, the great achievers, the magnetic leaders of our generation and throughout history did not ac...
Persistence and Determination – A Winning Combination
Persistence is the ability to continue to get up no matter how many times you’ve been knocked down. It requires will power, flexibility, strength of character, determination, and a desire to succeed at all costs. Most p...
How to Get the Most Out of Life and Live with No Regrets
Are you living life to the fullest? If life ended tomorrow, would you feel as though you have absolutely lived it to the tilt, with no regrets? If you are like most of us, you still have that “someday” list of dreams that haven’t ye...
Identify Even More to Delegate by Using This Free Delegation Exercise
To help you be even more effective and efficient, so you can achieve your goals at an accelerated rate, it’s my guess that you can delegate even more to your team members than you have or might think possible. Stop holding on to things that can...
Trait #3 of Successful Leaders
Today we are talking about the 3rd top trait of successful leaders, which is Commitment. Business owners that are committed to watching their business succeed rise above the challenges that are thrown their way. No mat...
Trait #2 of Successful Leaders
Today we are talking about a 2nd top trait of successful leaders, which is to Go Against the Herd. Becoming a successful leader is not about blending in - it’s about remaining true to your vision and going again...
Trait #1 of Successful Leaders
Today we are talking about a 1st top trait of successful leaders, which is to Value Your Team. One of the Top 3 Traits of Successful Leaders is a sense of community within their business. Successful...
Top 3 Traits of Successful Leaders
Do you ever wonder why certain businesses fail while similar businesses thrive in the same economic climate? There are several commonalities shared between strategic and successful business owners. The Top 3 Traits of Successful...
Goal Setting for Increased Success - Finding Your North Star
Over the past 4 days I have talked about 4 insights for goal setting to help you find your North Star. Remember, you’re setting your business and team up for success by clarifying your goals, determining your direction ...
Insight #4 for Effective Goal Setting
Today we are talking about insight #4 of the 4 insights for goal setting, which is to Increase Your Motivation. Finally, motivation matters! Mindtools describes the power of setting goals as having “long-term vision an...
Insight #3 for Effective Goal Setting
Today we are talking about insight #3 for goal setting, which is to Build in a Margin for Error. Third, you need a margin for error. If you’re a free thinker, having clear, specific goals laid out may feel like paintin...
Insight #2 for Effective Goal Setting
Today we are talking about insight #2 for goal setting, which is to Determine the Direction and Details. Next, having a sense of direction when goal setting is crucial. Imagine a child’s birthday party with a piñata: b...
Insight #1 for Effective Goal Setting
Today we are talking about insight #1 for goal setting, which is to Start with Clarity in Mind. First, clarity for your goals is vital. If you don’t know where your business is going, it’s impossible to achieve real pr...
Find Your North Star: 4 Insights for Effective Goal Setting
The North Star (or Polaris), located directly above the North Celestial Pole, holds a lot of meaning. While it’s not the brightest star, it’s easy to locate. As an actual, noteworthy, and reliable point in the night sky, it’s a significant symb...
Time Management Tip #7 for Increased Success
Today we are talking about Time Management tip #7 of the 7 tips to help you increase your success, which is to Schedule Some Downtime into Your Day. This seems counterintuitive—schedule relaxation and rejuvenation time...
Time Management Tip #6 for Increased Success
Today we are talking about Time Management tip #6 to help you increase your success, which is to Automate as Much as You Can. There are many tools and apps out there now that can help you automate a lot of your process...
Time Management Tip #5 for Increased Success
Today we are talking about Time Management tip #5 to help you increase your success, which is to Remove All Technological Distractions. Distractions are all around us, especially with notifications on our phones and wa...
Time Management Tip #4 for Increased Success
Today we are talking about Time Management tip #4 to help you increase your success, which is to Plan Your Week Ahead of Time. The best way to hit the ground running on a Monday morning is to plan your week ahead. Bloc...
Time Management Tip #3 for Increased Success
Today we are talking about Time Management tip #3 to help you increase your success, which is to Track Your Time. The best way to manage your time is by tracking it. We often don’t realize where our time goes, but by t...
Time Management Tip #2 for Increased Success
Today we are talking about Time Management tip #2 to help you increase your success, which is to Identify When You’re Most Productive. Being productive means making the most of your time. If you’re an early riser but m...
Time Management Tip #1 for Increased Success
Today we are talking about Time Management tip #1 to help you increase your success, which is to Use Time Blocking on Your Calendar. It can be very easy to be pulled in multiple directions throughout the day and try to...
7 Time Management Tips to Increase Your Productivity
As a business owner, it’s hard to find enough time in the day to get everything done. From managing your team to guiding the trajectory of your business, it feels like you’re constantly bouncing from task to task but never really getting as muc...
Happy Valentines Day!
Happy Valentines Day! I’d like to take a minute to say how much I appreciate you listening to The Accountability Minute, sharing my podcast with others you think would get value, and for leaving me such great ratings a...
Tip #8 for What It Takes to Achieve Your Goals
Today we are talking about Tip #8 of the 8 tips for what it takes to achieve your goals, which is to demonstrate humility. While leaders should be decisive and confident, they also need humility. Your value is fo...
Tip #7 for What It Takes to Achieve Your Goals
Today we are talking about Tip #7 for what it takes to achieve your goals, which is to schedule team building to bond employees. You already know that teams are made up of vastly different people. Sometimes, thei...
Tip #6 for What It Takes to Achieve Your Goals
Today we are talking about Tip #6 for what it takes to achieve your goals, which is to choose what’s right over what’s popular. It’s never easy being in charge. We’ve all heard the saying: “To whom much is given,...
Tip #5 for What It Takes to Achieve Your Goals
Today we are talking about Tip #5 for what it takes to achieve your goals, which is to implement proper time management. Wasted time is gone forever, and it’s one thing we can’t purchase or get more of! With this...
Tip #4 for What It Takes to Achieve Your Goals
Today we are talking about Tip #4 for what it takes to achieve your goals, which is to guide your team like a coach. You may have had a favorite coach growing up. If you did, they likely guided and encouraged you...
Tip #3 for What It Takes to Achieve Your Goals
Today we are talking about Tip #3 for what it takes to achieve your goals, which is to communicate confidence. Think of confidence as an aura that accompanies you everywhere. Confidence causes people to notice wh...
Tip #2 for What It Takes to Achieve Your Goals
Today we are talking about Tip #2 for what it takes to achieve your goals, which is to use strategic thinking. Sadly, failing to consider issues from a different perspective is common—plus limiting and short-sigh...
Tip #1 for What It Takes to Achieve Your Goals
Today we are talking about Tip #1 for what it takes to achieve your goals, which is to prioritize listening. For any business professional to meet their goals, they must possess a crucial soft skill: open-mindedn...
8 Tips for What It Takes to Achieve Your Goals
Business professionals like you know that goal setting is vital to the success of your business and life. But sometimes, the process may feel overwhelming, or perhaps it just hasn’t worked well for you in the past. Have no fear. You will find e...
How Hard Is It To Stay Committed?
How Hard Is It To Stay Committed?It’s not always easy to stay committed to your purpose, especially in troublesome times, when you must bare the burden and expense alone. What’s important to remember is that wavering commitm...
Commitment #4 That Can Impact Your Success
Today we are talking about commitment #4 of the 4 commitments that can impact your success. The final commitment reviewed is that of allegiance given to an organization and seeing the results of its labor. ...
Commitment #3 That Can Impact Your Success
Today we are talking about commitment #3 that can impact your success. So, the 3rd commitment that is important in professional and personal improvement is that of pursuing the interests of an audience. Thi...
Commitment #2 That Can Impact Your Success
Today we are talking about commitment #2 that can impact your success. So, the second commitment is to one’s own self, specifically in the role of becoming a leader. Whether you want to be a leader or are a leader...
4 Commitments That Can Impact Your Success
There are about 4 recurring commitments that are mentioned by successful people. When you analyze these 4 commitments, you will notice that they are not that “secretive” at all, rather, disciplines based upon common sense. &n...
What Does Commitment Mean to You?
What Does Commitment Mean to You?Many successful people in business and life have commented that commitment is a very important factor in individual success. This is usually because the individual is the one that must spearh...
How Serious are You about Your Commitments?
How Serious are You about Your Commitments?Have you ever made a commitment to yourself or someone and for whatever reason, didn’t follow through? There are numerous definitions for the word “commitment.” The most basic...
Tip #7 for Creating Better Goals You Are Inspired to Achieve
Today we are talking about Tip #7 of the 7 tips for creating better goals you are inspired to achieve, which is to Review and Re-evaluate Your Process and Progress. The business world is fluid. New changes may a...
Tip #6 for Creating Better Goals You Are Inspired to Achieve
Today we are talking about Tip #6 for creating better goals you are inspired to achieve, which is to Take Action! After planning your goals, it is important to follow your plans to the letter. Follow all the gui...
Tip #5 for Creating Better Goals You Are Inspired to Achieve
Today we are talking about Tip #5 for creating better goals you are inspired to achieve, which is to Set a Timeline. How far out do you want to set your long-term goals? What about your short-term goals? What mi...
Tip #4 for Creating Better Goals You Are Inspired to Achieve
Today we are talking about Tip #4 for creating better goals you are inspired to achieve, which is to Create an Action Plan. Planning without execution is a wasteful and time-consuming task. To create bette...
Tip #3 for Creating Better Goals You Are Inspired to Achieve
Today we are talking about Tip #3 for creating better goals you are inspired to achieve, which is to Write Out Your Goals. When creating better goals, it is important to write them all out. If you think they can...
Tip #2 for Creating Better Goals You Are Inspired to Achieve
Today we are talking about Tip #2 for creating better goals you are inspired to achieve, which is that SMART Goals Are The Key. When creating better goals, you should apply the SMART principles, which I’m sure y...
Tip #1 for Creating Better Goals You Are Inspired to Achieve
Today we are talking about Tip #1 for creating better goals you are inspired to achieve, which is to Rationalize the Results. Before setting your goals, it is best to think about the results you want to achieve....
7 Tips to Creating Better Goals You Are Inspired to Achieve
You’ve probably read it all. You’ve opened multiple pages and tabs on the internet in pursuit of that crucial knowledge on how to create even better business goals, so you can accelerate your results. As a business owner, you...
Tip #6 to Keep You Moving Toward the Achievement of Your Goals
Today we are talking about tip #6 of the 6 tips to keep you moving toward your goals, which is Navigate with Helpful Self-Talk. Nobody likes a back-seat driver. A nagging voice criticizing your every move is eno...
Tip #5 to Keep You Moving Toward the Achievement of Your Goals
Today we are talking about tip #5 to keep you moving toward your goals, which is to Plan for Detours. It’s great to be ambitious in your goals. How else can you grow and exceed expectations? It’s also worth mana...
Tip #4 to Keep You Moving Toward the Achievement of Your Goals
Today we are talking about tip #4 to keep you moving toward your goals, which is to Say ‘No’ to Multitasking. There is growing evidence indicating that multitasking isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. In fact, jugg...
Tip #3 to Keep You Moving Toward the Achievement of Your Goals
Today we are talking about tip #3 to keep you moving toward your goals, which is to Make Pit Stops. Even long-haul truckers need to rest and refuel. In the same way, break your goals down into smaller parts to k...
Tip #2 to Keep You Moving Toward the Achievement of Your Goals
Today we are talking about tip #2 to keep you moving toward your goals, which is to Picture It. What does reaching your goal look like? More and more, visualization is vital for achieving goals. While you don’t ...
Tip #1 to Keep You Moving Toward the Achievement of Your Goals
Tip #1 to Keep You Moving Toward the Achievement of Your Goals Today we are talking about tip #1 to keep you moving toward your goals, which is Goals vs. Values. Let’s take a clos...
6 Tips to Keep Moving Toward Your Goals - Your Roadmap
6 Tips to Keep Moving Toward Your Goals - Your Roadmap Have you ever been driving and realized just a bit too late that you missed your exit? Have you ever traveled somewhere just to find that you’ve seen the sam...
How to Make Money by Focusing on Your High Payoff Activities?
How much time do you think you waste each day? Do you get sucked into doing emails, surfing the internet, watching cool YouTube videos, or reading jokes someone sent you, getting interrupted by staff, clients, or friends, associates, etc...
Envisioning Success: Unleashing the Thought-Provoking Power of Visualization
As a business owner, you know that success comes from having the right mindset and tools. Visualization is one of the most powerful tools you can use to achieve your goals and overcome obstacles. By imagining your ideal life and business, you c...
Idea #5 to Manifest Confidence in Yourself
Today we are talking about idea #5 of the 5 ideas to help you manifest confidence in yourself, so you can take your business to the next level, which is to focus your attentions. If you’re struggling with confidence in your business, fin...
Idea #4 to Manifest Confidence in Yourself
Today we are talking about idea #4 to help you manifest confidence in yourself, so you can take your business to the next level, which is about how your self-confidence comes from within. Yes, it’s nice to have validat...
Idea #3 to Manifest Confidence in Yourself
Today we are talking about idea #3 to help you manifest confidence in yourself, so you can take your business to the next level, which is about How do others see you? Do people come to you and ask for your advice...
Idea #2 to Manifest Confidence in Yourself
Today we are talking about idea #2 to help you manifest confidence in yourself, so you can take your business to the next level, which is to keep a “negativity journal.” This may seem counterintuitive, but stick ...
Idea #1 to Manifest Confidence in Yourself
Today we are talking about idea #1 to help you manifest confidence in yourself, so you can take your business to the next level, which is to be aware of how you talk to yourself. You may not realize it, but your ...
5 Ways to Manifest Confidence in Yourself and Use it to Your Advantage in Business
Confidence. Some people have it aplenty. Others struggle to be, and act confident. Others of us are in the middle of the road; we are confident in certain situations, and in others we take a backseat because we don’t trust ourselves enough to e...
Clearly Define Your Ideal Life and Business for Even Greater Success
What Does Your Ideal Life and Ideal Business Look Like? Dive into one of the most powerful exercises for shaping your destiny! First, make some dedicated time to really dig deep and consider what your ideal life...
Eliminating The No Longer Acceptables in Your Life is Liberating
Eliminating the ‘no longer acceptables’ in your life is incredibly freeing and liberating. Once you create the life you want, you'll wonder how you used to even live the way you did. Choose to let go of those things that are holding...
Easy Step to Eliminate The No Longer Acceptables in Your Life
Today we are exploring a practical step you can take to start eliminating the “no longer acceptables” from your life.Stay Focused on Your GoalsAlways and only, think about where you want to be - even if it’s not your curren...
Eliminate The No Longer Acceptables in Your Life
Eliminate The No Longer Acceptables in Your Life If you want to get to ultimately where you want to be in life, you must give up the EXCUSES because they are just plain cop-outs. Creating the life you want simply begin...
Happy New Year! Make 2025 Your Best Year Ever!
“What the New Year brings to you will depend a great deal on what you bring to the New Year.” This is a great quote by Vern McLellan. We all have 365 days in a year. The only difference between the successful people ...
Benefit #6 of Taking Action
Today we are talking about benefit number 6 of the 6 benefits of taking action, which is that you’ll be happier and more productive. Don’t you feel better when you complete a project? Aren’t you happier when you cross i...
Benefit #5 of Taking Action
Today we are talking about another benefit of taking action, which is to stop information gathering and just do. You can get so bogged down in research on a task that you’re facing that you don’t take action. Consider t...
Benefit #4 of Taking Action
Today we are talking about another benefit of taking action, which is when you take an action, you will be motivated to take more actions. Action feeds action and momentum follows. If you started writing a book today, y...
Benefit #3 of Taking Action
Today we are talking about another benefit of taking action, which is when you don’t take an action, you become frozen in place. What if I do XYZ and it’s wrong? What if I do ABC and it doesn’t work out like I imagined?...
Benefit #2 of Taking Action
Today we are talking about another benefit of taking action, which is that action will create possibilities and open doors. When you take that first step toward completion and toward action, you’re opening the doors to ...
Benefit #1 of Taking Action
Today we are talking about one benefit of taking action, which is that taking action is less costly than planning to take action. So, let me explain. When you “plan” you’re putting time and effort into doing something i...
6 Benefits of Taking Action
It shouldn’t come as any surprise, but taking action is crucial to productivity and to getting things done. When you don’t take action and allow things to happen to you, you’re being pulled along by the tide. Items may get done, but when you do...
The Eve Before Christmas – Fun Poem
This is a poem by Linda Doucett that I hope you enjoy. 'Twas the eve before Christmas. I left it too late. The shelves are all bare. Oh, why did I wait? I swore I'd shop early,
Happy Holiday Message
I just wanted to take a moment to express my total gratitude for YOU. Thank you for tuning in to The Accountability Minute, sharing it with others who could benefit, and leaving those incredible ratings and reviews. Your energy and support mean...
How To Change Limiting Beliefs We Don't Even Know We Have Guidebook
80% of success is mindset and 20% is strategy! The success of a business depends hugely upon your mindset. Ignoring it will be to the detriment of the business. 95% of our thoughts are the s...
Idea #16 to Help You Get Even More Stuff Done
Today we are talking about Idea #16 of the 16 ideas to help you get even more done, which is to improve your processes. Recognize which processes you perform on a regular basis and then write them down step by step. St...
Idea #15 to Help You Get Even More Stuff Done
Today we are talking about Idea #15 to help you get even more done, which is to get in tune with your intuition. Many people believe that relying on their natural instincts or “gut reaction” always results in the best decisio...
Idea #14 to Help You Get Even More Stuff Done
Today we are talking about Idea #14 to help you get even more done, which is about the power of punctuality and following the time blocks in your calendar. Make a commitment to always arrive at work, at appointments, and at b...
Idea #13 to Help You Get Even More Stuff Done
Today we are talking about Idea #13 to help you get even more done, which is to make timely deadline decisions. When you have a decision to make, set yourself a deadline of one minute, for example. That gives you 59 se...
Idea #12 to Help You Get Even More Stuff Done
Today we are talking about Idea #12 to help you get even more done, which is to even out the playing field. When delegation is necessary, please delegate. Get your team on board and inspire them to take over whenever and wher...
Idea #11 to Help You Get Even More Stuff Done
Today we are talking about Idea #11 to help you get even more done, which is to make promises and not excuses. Commit to your decisions and follow them through. When you set goals, share them with family, friend...
Idea #10 to Help You Get Even More Stuff Done
Today we are talking about Idea #10 to help you get even more done, which is Prioritize to Plan. When confronted with a large or complex project, we often believe it’s a waste of time to plan in advance how to t...
Idea #9 to Help You Get Even More Stuff Done
Today we are talking about Idea #9 to help you get even more done, which is Enthusiasm Equals Energy. Attack each task with the same level of enthusiasm you would give your favorite hobby or sport. Approaching each new projec...
Idea #8 to Help You Get Even More Stuff Done
Today we are talking about Idea #8 to help you get even more done, which is to Organize Your Office space. Plan your workspace, so you know where to find what you’re looking for. Label your file folders, so they...
Idea #7 to Help You Get Even More Stuff Done
Today we are talking about Idea #7 to help you get even more done, which is to tame your “In basket”. Don’t allow your desk to become a giant “In tray”. When new paperwork arrives, sort it into “Action” or “File” trays...
Idea #6 to Help You Get Even More Stuff Done
Today we are talking about Idea #6 to help you get even more done, which is about necessities rather than neatness. Clearing your desk just to keep it neat can be risky. You need to keep the necessities required...
Idea #5 to Help You Get Even More Stuff Done
Today we are talking about Idea #5 to help you get even more done, which is to pick up the pace. Work towards deliberately revving up a few gears. Attempt to work a bit faster, walk faster, talk faster and type ...
Idea #4 to Help You Get Even More Stuff Done
Today we are talking about Ideal #4 to help you get even more done, which is to do the worst high payoff tasks first. Aim to get the most unpleasant and highest payoff tasks (which are sometimes the most ...
Idea #3 to Help You Get Even More Stuff Done
Today we are talking about Idea #3 to help you get even more done, which is to create mini goal posts. When you begin a new task, set a specific goal post for what you are going to achieve before you stop work, ...
Idea #2 to Help You Get Even More Stuff Done
Today we are talking about idea #2 to help you get even more done, which is to Cull your to-do list/ master task list / prioritized action list (as I prefer to say). Get lethal with your to-do list and delete (o...
Idea #1 to Help You Get Even More Stuff Done
Today we are talking about idea #1 to help you get even more done, which is to Set Daily Goals / Activities. It’s impossible to work efficiently without a precise list of goals or activities you want to achieve ...
16 Ways to Get More Stuff
In a perfect world, I think we would all like to work less and play more. The slogan “work smarter, not harder” has been around for a long time, and yet how many of us can truly say we practice working smarter every day of our working li...
Benefit #4 of Embracing Change in Business
Today we are looking at a 4th benefit for embracing change, which is, you may get more of what you want and release what you don’t want. Here’s a popular quote by WL Bateman that sums it all up, “If y...
Benefit #3 of Embracing Change in Business
Today we are looking at a 3rd benefit for embracing change, which is to make room for more success. Your success only expands as far as you expand. Change allows you to grow and expand your percepti...
Benefit #2 of Embracing Change in Business
Today we are looking at a 2nd benefit for embracing change, which is, the easy part is integration and adaption. Many people resist change for the simple fact they are fearful of pain or the outcome. ...
Benefit #1 of Embracing Change in Business
Today we are looking at 1 benefit for embracing change, which is that You may uncover a problem you didn’t know existed. It’s easy to become complacent when things seem to be going well, and put the blinders on ...
4 Benefits of Embracing Change in Business and in Life
You don’t need anyone to tell you that the world is undergoing many changes right now, that’s pretty obvious. What may not be so obvious is your ability to adapt to the changes that are necessary for your business to survive and thrive in...
The Friday “Feel-Good Trifecta” Concept
I was reading an article about how to keep “work” fresh by William Arruda. He said that he has a Friday afternoon activity that he calls the “Feel-Good Trifecta”. He says it’s an opportunity to reflect on the week and document three important e...
Happy Thanksgiving! Fun Poem
I thought it might be fun to share a cute poem about Thanksgiving with you today. This is called the Ode to Thanksgiving.May your stuffing be tasty May your turkey plump, May your potatoes and gravy ...
Elevate Your Daily Happiness: Unlock the Power of Positive Emotions with a Gratitude Journal
Growing up, did you ever hear: "That attitude will get you nowhere!" Well... the truth is as much as we didn't want to hear it then and likely don't want to hear it now, it is still the truth! Your attitude will dete...
Tip #6 for Gaining Confidence
Today we are talking about Tip #6 of the 6 tips for Gaining Confidence, which is Success Breeds Confidence. When you are facing a situation that takes you outside your comfort zone, keep taking ste...
Tip #5 for Gaining Confidence
Tip #5 for Gaining Confidence Today we are talking about Tip #5 for Gaining Confidence, which is to Have Unwavering Optimism. There are only two outlooks you can have on li...
Tip #4 for Gaining Confidence
Today we are talking about Tip #4 for Gaining Confidence, which is to Try Something New Every Day. We all get used to routines, because we like to stay within our comfort zone. However, it’s staying...
Tip #3 for Gaining Confidence
Today we are talking about Tip #3 for Gaining Confidence, which is to Know Your Target Audience. Most entrepreneurs think they know what their clients need and want, but rarely do they truly understand ho...
Tip #2 for Gaining Confidence
Today we are talking about Tip #2 for Gaining Confidence, which is to Have an Insatiable Thirst for Knowledge. Your business will not survive unless you continually learn, nor will your confidence grow.&n...
6 Tips for Gaining Confidence
Becoming an entrepreneur can be one of the most unnerving ventures in your entire life. Just when you thought you knew it all, you find out you’re just a student trying to make the grade. So, what do you do when your confidence take...
Tactic #10 for Making the Right Business Decisions
Today we are discussing a 10th tactic of the 10 required to help you make the right business decisions, which is Communication. A dynamic and focused company well equipped for the demands of today and future pos...
Tactic #9 for Making the Right Business Decisions
Today we are discussing a 9th tactic required to help you make the right business decisions, which is Results, Rewards, and Recognition. An effective decision-making team requires acknowledgement when the...
Tactic #8 for Making the Right Business Decisions
Today we are discussing an 8th tactic required to help you make the right business decisions, which is Too Much Information. One of the major barriers to a company’s ability to make decisions in a limited...
Tactic #7 for Making the Right Business Decisions
Today we are discussing a 7th tactic required to help you make the right business decisions, which is an Intuitive vs Logical Response. Making decisions that result in a positive outcome for the business ...
Tactic #6 for Making the Right Business Decisions
Today we are discussing a 6th tactic required to help you make the right business decisions, which is The Political Factor. Company politics destabilizes and interrupts the overall efficiency of a busines...
Tactic #5 for Making the Right Business Decisions
Today we are discussing a 5th tactic required to help you make the right business decisions, which is Decentralized Decision Making. A top-heavy, centralized decision-making company is slow to react to ch...
Tactic #4 for Making the Right Business Decisions
Today we are discussing a 4th tactic required to help you make the right business decisions, which is a Results-Oriented Environment. In a highly functional organization, work is about getting the job don...
Tactic #3 for Making the Right Business Decisions
Today we are discussing a 3rd tactic required to help you make the right business decisions, which is Clear and Precise Responsibilities. In a company that requires high performance results, everyone from...
Tactic #2 for Making the Right Business Decisions
Today we are discussing a 2nd tactic required to help you make the right business decisions, which is Streamlining the Decision-Making Process. Gone are the days when management decisions had to be stream...
Tactic #1 for Making the Right Business Decisions
Today we are discussing the 1st tactic to help you make the right business decisions, which is Improvement in Information Technology. A disciplined and focused information gathering facility is fundamental to th...
10 Tactics for Making the Right Business Decisions
Leadership is not a popularity contest. In business as in life, it’s not always the good guy who wins, it’s the person who makes the good decisions. Business leaders are forced to make choices every day, as you know. Some of ...
Do You Know the Annual Recurring Revenue of Your Clients? Free Exercise
Success isn’t just about working hard, as we all know. It’s about working smart and knowing your numbers inside and out. In order to move from where you are today to where you dream of being, you need to shift your approach. <...
Ideal #5 to Attain Better Work Life Balance
Today we are talking about Idea #5 of the 5 ideas to help you attain even better work life balance, which is to understand that the word “No” is powerful and is your friend! Please learn to say “no” to wo...
Ideal #4 to Attain Better Work Life Balance
Today we are talking about Idea #4 to help you attain even better work life balance, which is the fact that you need down time. Schedule time for yourself. If you’re not practicing personal care you cannot be th...
Ideal #3 to Attain Better Work Life Balance
Today we are talking about Idea #3 to help you attain even better work life balance, which is to ask yourself, What are my priorities? Just as important as knowing what your priorities are is knowing why they are...
Ideal #2 to Attain Better Work Life Balance
Today we are talking about Idea #2 to help you attain even better work life balance, which is to just let it go. Being a perfectionist and trying to be everything to everyone is a recipe for disaster and burn out...
Ideal #1 to Attain Better Work Life Balance
Today we are talking about Idea #1 to help you attain even better work life balance, which is that you need to have clear boundaries. Even if you work from a home office you need to set office hours – this is for...
5 Ways to Help You Attain Better Work Life Balance
Life is in continual motion. There seems to be a blur between life and work and that is especially true for an entrepreneur. Entrepreneurs, it seems, have a harder time separating work and life and home; they feel they need to be always availab...
Struggling with a Tough Decision? This Exercise Will Make It Clear!
Struggling with a Tough Decision? This Exercise Will Make It Clear! Ever found yourself stuck, needing to make a decision but unsure which way to go? We've all been there. When you're faced with these moments of...
Productivity Tip #7 for Business Acceleration
Today we are talking about Productivity Tip #7 of the 7 tips, which is: Take a Break. It may seem counter-intuitive to get away from your desk and take a break, but in truth, you need to give yourself some...
Productivity Tip #6 for Business Acceleration
Today we are talking about Productivity Tip #6, which is: Write it Down. If you write down tasks, project steps, and other items you need to do on a regular basis, you are more likely to get it done. When you’re ...
Productivity Tip #5 for Business Acceleration
Today we are talking about Productivity Tip #5, which is: Speaking of Distractions. If you work from home, distractions are, well, distracting! They take you from your work and make you less than productive. The ...
Productivity Tip #4 for Business Acceleration
Today we are talking about Productivity Tip #4, which is: Embrace the Power of “NO.” To be more productive is to get more done on your current tasks that only you can do and lead to generating revenue. It doesn’t...
Productivity Tip #3 for Business Acceleration
Today we are talking about Productivity Tip #3, which is: Multitasking is the death of productivity. Many people feel they are more productive when they have multiple irons in the fire; fact is, you are less prod...
Productivity Tip #2 for Business Acceleration
Today we are talking about Productivity Tip #2, which is to Be Accountable. You can be accountable to yourself or you can have an “accountability buddy or buddies.” This is a person (or people) to whom you will b...
Productivity Tip #1 for Business Acceleration
Today we are talking about Productivity Tip #1, which is: Time blocking helps. Time blocking is a productivity method in which you set aside specific times of the day to work on specific projects or activities. T...
7 Productivity Tips for Business Acceleration
As an entrepreneur, most days feel like you’re juggling multiple balls. As you struggle to keep them all in the air you may be asking yourself… is it worth it? If you sometimes feel like you want to let the balls drop w...
The Strategic Thinking Model™ to Help You Achieve Your Goals – Free Exercise
The time to implement a strategy is now!In the past, strategy making was like this exclusive club, only happening behind closed doors with top brass. But guess what? Times have changed! Now, we all have a say, from the big shots t...
Tip #11 for Increasing the Power of Your Focus
Today we are talking about tip #11 of the 11 tips for helping you to stay even more focused, which is, if you sit at a desk, get up, stretch your legs and take a few deep breaths, do some sit-ups, or push-ups or take a walk around the...
Tip #10 for Increasing the Power of Your Focus
Today we are talking about tip #10 for helping you to stay even more focused, which is to take regular breaks. Very few of us can remain focused for long periods of time without losing the plot, so take a 5 to 10-minute break every 90 mi...
Tip #9 for Increasing the Power of Your Focus
Today we are talking about tip #9 for helping you to stay even more focused, which is to work attentively. If you find yourself getting easily distracted, re-visualize the project in your head and the action steps necessary to complete i...
Tip #8 for Increasing the Power of Your Focus
Today we are talking about tip #8 for helping you to stay even more focused, which is to close the door to your office. If you work in an open plan space where there is a lot of noise around you, consider buying a pair of ear plugs, or n...
Tip #7 for Increasing the Power of Your Focus
Today we are talking about tip #7 for helping you to stay even more focused, which is to close down any programs on your computer that could cause you to become distracted. Remember to turn off RSS feeds, and remove computer d...
Tip #6 for Increasing the Power of Your Focus
Today we are talking about tip #6 for helping you to stay even more focused, which is to turn off your cell phone or shift the ring tone to “silent”. The emails and phone messages will still be there when you have comp...
Tip #5 for Increasing the Power of Your Focus
Today we are talking about tip #5 for helping you to stay even more focused, which is to turn off your email and shut down the automatic email notification system. You can choose to let people know when you will check ...
Tip #4 for Increasing the Power of Your Focus
Today we are talking about tip #4 for helping you to stay even more focused, which is don’t answer the office phone. Imagine you are in a meeting and can’t be interrupted or distracted. It's ideal if...
Tip #3 for Increasing the Power of Your Focus
Today we are talking about tip #3 for helping you to stay even more focused, which is to block out a time in your daily schedule to attend to the urgent matters. Most of us find we are at our lowest ebb early in the afternoon, so this is...
Tip #2 for Increasing the Power of Your Focus
Today we are talking about tip #2 for helping you to stay even more focused, which is to clear your desk of everything except the important project you are currently working on. If necessary, make a pile of paperwork on the floor or keep...
Tip #1 for Increasing the Power of Your Focus
Tip #1 for Increasing the Power of Your Focus The power of focus lies in your ability to distinguish the urgent from the important; and concentrate your energy on the important. Let’s explore ...
11 Guidelines for Increasing the Power of Your Focus
11 Guidelines for Increasing the Power of Your Focus If asked, what is the one defining quality that sets great leaders apart from their wannabe counterparts, it would have to be their ability to maintain focus o...
Why Do We Procrastination? – Part 4
Why Do We Procrastination? – Part 4 Today we are continuing to talk about reasons why some people procrastinate. One reason is related to Mood versus displacement. Have you ...
Why Do We Procrastination? – Part 3
Why Do We Procrastination? – Part 3 Today we are continuing to talk about reasons why some people procrastinate. Perfectionism. Some procrastinators are...
Why Do We Procrastination? – Part 2
Why Do We Procrastination? – Part 2 Is procrastination something that affects you to some degree? Today we are continuing to talk about reasons why some people procrastinate.
Why Do We Procrastination? – Part 1
Why Do We Procrastination? – Part 1 Maybe procrastination is something that should be no longer acceptable in your life. Is procrastination something that affects you to some degree? If so, why do you...
The Cost of Procrastination or Poor Follow Through in Your Life
The Cost of Procrastination or Poor Follow Through in Your Life Have you ever considered the cost of poor follow through in your life? Think about a goal that you have failed to meet in the past. Was your failure...
Mindset Makes all the Difference - Adjusting your Mindset for Business Success
If mindset makes all the difference in the success of our business, what adjustments might we have to make from this day forward? If you want big results, you have to learn to think big. By becoming a go getter a...
Grow your Business by Thinking Big: Mindset Makes all the Difference
Grow your Business by Thinking Big: Mindset Makes all the Difference If the key to growing your business is thinking big, What happens when you think big? Wealthy people think differentl...
Mindset Makes all the Difference – What happens if you think small?
Mindset Makes all the Difference – What happens if you think small? Whether or not you realize it, your earnings will always be in line with your mindset. Think big and you will get much bigger results; thi...
Eliminate Distractions and Increase Your Business Success
Eliminate Distractions and Increase Your Business Success Through my years of coaching many people, I have found that we're all guilty of allowing the little things to distract us from what we know we should be ...
The Pros versus Cons Exercise – Free Resource
The Pros versus Cons Exercise – Free Resource Ever found yourself stuck, needing to make a decision but unsure which way to go? We've all been there. When you're faced with these moments of uncertainty, it's tim...
Efficiency Action and Behavior #3 to Increase Your Business Success
Today we are talking about efficiency action and behavior #3 to increase your business success, which is to Invite Outside Perspectives. It can be difficult to see our own areas of weaknesses because we know our intent...
Efficiency Action and Behavior #2 to Increase Your Business Success
Today we are talking about efficiency action and behavior #2 to increase your business success, which is to Give Your Team Opportunity to Weigh In. Like a high-performance vehicle, every company could use regular tune-...
Efficiency Action and Behavior #1 to Increase Your Business Success
Today we are talking about efficiency action and behavior #1 to increase your business success, which is to Take Risks and Try New Things. If you suspect that something is not working as efficiently as it could, you ma...
3 Efficiency Actions and Behaviors to Increase Your Business Success
Running a business is a lot like a Nascar race. There are large amounts of sustained momentum coupled with dedicated adjustment or growth times. In a race, the efficiency of the pit crew can often make or break a driver’s race position, and tho...
Time Management Principle #4 to Accelerate Your Results
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Time Management Principle #3 to Accelerate Your Results
Today we are talking about Time Management Principle #3 to help you Accelerate Your Results, which is to Find Accountability Partners. One of the biggest enemies of progress is our own subconscious self. We are e...
Time Management Principle #2 to Accelerate Your Results
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Time Management Principle #1 to Accelerate Your Results
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4 Time Management Principles Guaranteed to Help Accelerate Your Results
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Idea #4 to Increase the Productivity of Your Business
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Idea #3 to Increase the Productivity of Your Business
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Idea #2 to Increase the Productivity of Your Business
Today, we are talking about Tip #2 to increase the productivity of your business which is to: Work each day with a To-Do List. I prefer to call this list a Prioritized Action List because everything shoul...
4 Ideas to Increase the Productivity of Your Business
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Step #4 to Create High Self-esteem that Gives You an Edge
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Step #3 to Create High Self-esteem that Gives You an Edge
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Step #2 to Create High Self-esteem that Gives You an Edge
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Step #1 to Create High Self-esteem that Gives You an Edge
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4 Steps to Creating High Self-esteem that Gives You an Edge
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The Importance of Time Blocking Your Calendar to Your Success
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Tip #4 to Communicate Effectively with Prospects and Clients
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Tip #3 to Communicate Effectively with Prospects and Clients
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Tip #2 to Communicate Effectively with Prospects and Clients
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Tip #1 to Communicate Effectively with Prospects and Clients
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4 Tips to Communicate Effectively with Clients
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Questions to Ask Yourself to Be Better at Time Management
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Important Factor #4 for Effective Commitment
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Important Factor #3 for Effective Commitment
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Important Factor #2 for Effective Commitment
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Handle Incoming Calls More Effectively – Free Phone Script
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Time Management – If it Doesn’t Fit in Your Calendar, You Need to Make Choices
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Effective Time Management – Schedule Recurring Events
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Effective Time Management – Schedule Business and Personal Activities
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What Are Your High Payoff Activities that Drive Your Success?
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Effective Time Management – Do Similar Activities Together
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Effective Time Management is Critical to Goal Achievement
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Effective Time Management is Essential To Your Success
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Turn Your Intentions Into Reality with Accountability
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Tip #5 to Help You Live Life with No Regrets
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Tip #4 to Help You Live Life with No Regrets
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Tip #3 to Help You Live Life with No Regrets
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Tip #2 to Help You Live Life with No Regrets
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Tip #1 to Help You Live Life with No Regrets
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5 Ways to Live Life with No Regrets
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Effective Meeting Agenda & Action Item Worksheet Free Template
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Tip #10 to Help You Break Bad Habits
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Tip #9 to Help You Break Bad Habits
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Tip #8 to Help You Break Bad Habits
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Tip #7 to Help You Break Bad Habits
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Tip #6 to Help You Break Bad Habits
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Tip #5 to Help You Break Bad Habits
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Tip #4 to Help You Break Bad Habits
Today we are talking about Tip #4 to Help You Break Bad Habits, which is No Excuses! Provide yourself with a safe haven in which to activate your plan for change. As an example, if you decide to give up smoking, get rid of an...
Tip #3 to Help You Break Bad Habits
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Tip #2 to Help You Break Bad Habits
Today we are talking about Tip #2 to Help You Break Bad Habits, which is to Focus on the Benefits. Make a list of all the positive changes that will occur once you have broken a bad habit. Include the improved health factors,...
Tip #1 to Help You Break Bad Habits
Today we are talking about Tip #1 to Help You Break Bad Habits, which is to Affirm Your Conviction. If you don’t consider the price you pay for repeating the bad habit worthwhile, then it’s likely you won’t break the habit.
What is a Bad Habit Costing You?
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Bad Habits Can Be Hard to Break
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Sleep On It, When Worried About Something
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Look to a Mentor, Mastermind Group, or a Coach for Advice
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Do You Avoid Revenue Generation Activities?
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Asking for Referrals is the Best Way to Accelerate Your Results
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What’s the Worst That Can Happen?
Today we are talking about tip #1 to help you get things done when you might be afraid of failure, which is to, Think “What’s the Worst That Can Happen”? Fear is a natural response, but try to identify what it is that ...
3 Ways to Get Things Done When You Are Afraid of Failure
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Being a Successful Business Owner is Not Always Easy
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Effective Goal Setting Needs to Focus on Work Life Balance
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Principle #5 for Effective and Incredibly Powerful Goal Setting
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Principle #4 for Effective and Incredibly Powerful Goal Setting
Today we are talking about Principle #4 for helping you with goal setting, which is to Use External Stimuli to Boost Your Focus. This is an interesting principle, but one that merits exploration. We as
Principle #3 for Effective and Incredibly Powerful Goal Setting
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Principle #2 for Effective and Incredibly Powerful Goal Setting
Today we are talking about Principle #2 for helping you with goal setting, which is to Get Hyper-Specific. Setting a vague goal is a sure-fire way to kill your progress before it even begins. The less specific we are w...
Principle #1 for Effective and Incredibly Powerful Goal Setting
Today we are talking about Principle #1 for helping you with goal setting, which is to Begin with The Big Picture in Mind. People that consistently achieve their goals spend time considering what steps are neces...
5 Effective and Incredibly Powerful Goal Setting Principles
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Referral / Prospect Tracking Exercise – Free Spreadsheet
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How to Move Away from Procrastination
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Today we are talking about reason #5 you might be procrastinating, so you can stop it from derailing you from achieving what you want in business and in life, which is Procrastination won’t give you more free time; in fact, it will cut into ...
Procrastination Reason 4 to Stop so You Can Increase Your Success
Today we are talking about reason #4 you might be procrastinating, so you can stop it from derailing you from achieving what you want in business and in life, which is Procrastination and being distracted is draining on your emotions. <...
Procrastination Reason 3 to Stop so You Can Increase Your Success
Today we are talking about reason #3 you might be procrastinating, so you can stop it from derailing you from achieving what you want in business and in life, which is When you’re distracted, or when you’re multitasking you are inevitably tu...
Procrastination Reason 2 to Stop so You Can Increase Your Success
Today we are talking about reason #2 you might be procrastinating, so you can stop it from derailing you from achieving what you want in business and in life, which is Blaming your procrastination on distraction is an easy way out. ...
Procrastination Reason 1 to Stop so You Can Increase Your Success
Today we are talking about reason #1 you might be procrastinating, so you can stop it from derailing you from achieving what you want in business and in life, which is You forget about your future because you’re living in the now – and with ...
5 Reasons You’re Procrastinating so You Can Stop It
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Effective Action #4 That Drives Your Success
Today we are talking about the 4th effective action of successful business professionals, which is the fact that Successful entrepreneurs spend money to make money! Successful business owners know that in almost...
Effective Action #3 That Drives Your Success
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Effective Action #2 That Drives Your Success
Today we are talking about a second effective action of successful business professionals, which is to Become a master marketer! Successful people are aware of the fact that clients are the reason why they’re st...
Effective Action #1 That Drives Your Success
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4 Effective and Efficient Actions That Drive Your Success
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Apply the Pareto Principle (80/20 Rule) to Unproductive Tasks Also
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What does the Pareto Principle Mean for Your Business?
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Use the 80/20 Rule to Grow Your Business
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How Fitness Impacts Your Business - Be Wary of Caffeine
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How Fitness Impacts Your Business - Diet and Nutrition
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Tips for Understanding How Fitness Impacts Your Business
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Support Team Performance Assessment – Free Sample Exercise
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Tip #4 to Increase the Productivity of Your Business
Today, we are talking about Tip #4 of the 4 tips to increase the productivity of your business which is to: Build a bigger team! It’s a simple concept, really. The more team members you have produci...
Tip #3 to Increase the Productivity of Your Business
Today, we are talking about Tip #3 to increase the productivity of your business which is to: Delegate appropriately. If you cannot delegate, you cannot increase productivity. Period. The key ...
Tip #2 to Increase the Productivity of Your Business
Today, we are talking about Tip #2 to increase the productivity of your business, which is to: Work each day with a To-Do List. I prefer to call this list a Prioritized Action List because everything shou...
Tip #1 to Increase the Productivity of Your Business
Today, we are talking about Tip #1 to increase the productivity of your business, which is to Lead by Example. If you are a business owner, you must absolutely be held to the highest standard. If you work ...
4 Tips to Increase the Productivity of Your Business
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Persistence Always Pays Off!
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Always Visualize Positive Outcomes – What Do You Want?
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Step #7 to Help You Get More Focused and Accelerate Results
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Step #6 to Help You Get More Focused and Accelerate Results
Today we are talking about Step #6 to help you be even more focused, which is to Take a break. Yes, taking a break will help with your focus. You cannot work for eight hours straight without a break. You t...
Step #5 to Help You Get More Focused and Accelerate Results
Today we are talking about Step #5 to help you be even more focused, which is to Make a list. I’ve found that when I make a list, my projects aren’t as overwhelming. Make a list and you will get more done ...
Step #5 to Help You Get More Focused and Accelerate Results
Today we are talking about Step #5 to help you be even more focused, which is to Make a list. I’ve found that when I make a list, my projects aren’t as overwhelming. Make a list and you will get more done ...
Step #4 to Help You Get More Focused and Accelerate Results
Today we are talking about Step #4 to help you be even more focused, which is You will procrastinate. There are a myriad of reasons why you will procrastinate, and you will. We all do. When you factor in p...
Step #3 to Help You Get More Focused and Accelerate
Today we are talking about Step #3 to help you be even more focused, which is to Eat it one bite at a time. If you have a huge project ahead of you, eat it one bite at a time. Take your large project and b...
Step #2 to Help You Get More Focused and Accelerate Results
Today we are talking about Step #2 to help you be even more focused, which is to Get the most challenging project out of the way first. If you know you have a pressing task or project to complete putting i...
Step #1 to Help You Get More Focused and Accelerate Results
Today we are talking about Step #1 to help you be even more focused, which is to Set the alarm clock a bit earlier. We can hear you groaning, but if you get up earlier you may get more done. Also, getting up befo...
7 Ways to Get More Focused and Accelerate Results
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Lean into Your Fears and Increase Success Idea #4
Today, we are talking about Concept #4 for helping you lean into your fears and increase your success, which is to Find a Power Partner. We become like who we surround ourselves with. Just as Erik Weihenmayer ha...
Lean into Your Fears and Increase Success Idea #3
Today, we are talking about Concept #3 for helping you lean into your fears and increase your success, which is to Create Targeted Financial Forecasts. Calling prospective clients, even those who have been refer...
Lean into Your Fears and Increase Success Idea #2
Today, we are talking about Concept #2 for helping you lean into your fears and increase your success, which is to Be on a Mission. Lean into your fears by identifying areas of strengths and weakness, and ...
Lean into Your Fears and Increase Success Idea #1
Today, we are talking about Concept #1 for helping you lean into your fears and increase your success, which is to Ask for Referrals and Introductions. Instead of just meekly asking for referrals from your clien...
4 Ways to Lean into Your Fears and Increase Your Success
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Once you get good at the time blocking process that we have talked about over the past 3 days, you will likely find you have more energy, get more done, feel less anxious, and have greater capacity to encourage your employees. The payout for th...
Important Aspect #3 about Time Blocking Your Calendar
Today, we are talking about important aspect #3 of time blocking your calendar, which is Plan for your day’s success. Instead of living each day in an open-ended, fluid schedule of items that you will add to the “list”...
Important Aspect #2 about Time Blocking Your Calendar
Today, we are talking about important aspect #2 of time blocking your calendar, which is Look through the lens of being in control. Most successful business people have aversions to being controlled; they prefer...
Important Aspect #1 about Time Blocking Your Calendar
Today, we are talking about important aspect #1 of time blocking your calendar, which is Identify recurring tasks or events and streamline those in your calendar. When you are able to identify
3 Important Aspects of Time Blocking Your Calendar
Originally thought to have been popularized by a man named Cal Newport, time blocking is simply the practice of holding space in each day for your top priorities, and then filling in the gaps around those time blocks with other important tasks ...
Quick Fitness Tip #5 for Busy Business Professionals
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Quick Fitness Tip #4 for Busy Business Professionals
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Quick Fitness Tip #3 for Busy Business Professionals
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Quick Fitness Tip #2 for Busy Business Professionals
Today we are talking about Fitness Tip #2 for Busy Entrepreneurs, which is to Stand Up. A lot of business owners find themselves sitting for prolonged periods of time during the day, which is definitely part of ...
Quick Fitness Tip #1 for Busy Business Professionals
Today we are talking about Fitness Tip #1 for Busy Entrepreneurs, which is to Ride a Bike. Some people live fairly close to their place of business so that they can be there without spending too much time commut...
5 Quick Fitness Tips for Busy Business Professionals
Staying in shape while trying to run a business can definitely be a challenge. When you are so busy getting everything done, what time do you have left to exercise or go to the gym? If you are struggling with getting enough exercise to stay in ...
Tip #6 to Help You Stick to Your Goals
Today we are talking about Tip #6 of the 6 tips for helping you to stick to your goals, which is to Never Accept Defeat. When it comes to sticking to your goals, it is exceptionally important that you do not ever accep...
Tip #5 to Help You Stick to Your Goals
Today we are talking about Tip #5 for helping you to stick to your goals, which is to Remember to Be Flexible. No plan is going to go exactly as you wanted it to, so it is important to remember that flexibility ...
Tip #4 to Help You Stick to Your Goals
Today we are talking about Tip #4 for helping you to stick to your goals, which is to Recognize that Setbacks WILL Happen. A lot of people get discouraged when they face actual setbacks. Setbacks can seem like a...
Tip #3 to Help You Stick to Your Goals
Today we are talking about Tip #3 for helping you to stick to your goals, which is to Learn from Mistakes and Failures. When you encounter setbacks, failures, or mistakes as you work towards your goals, it can b...
Tip #2 to Help You Stick to Your Goals
Today we are talking about Tip #2 for helping you to stick to your goals, which is to Anticipate Problems. Try to think ahead to problems that could arise as you pursue your goals. Getting blindsided by a proble...
Tip #1 to Help You Stick to Your Goals
Today we are talking about Tip #1 for helping you to stick to your goals, which is to Find a Solution. The first key to sticking with your goals is to find a solution whenever a problem or an obstacle pres...
6 Ways to Help You Stick to Your Goals
Sticking to your goals is not always easy. It can be very tempting to give up and stay where you are… but this is not what you really want for yourself! Part of setting worthwhile goals and sticking to them is that this process allows you to gr...
Step #4 to Build Persistent Behavior and Increase Your Success
Today we are talking about step #4 of the 4 steps to build persistent behavior, which is to, Recognize That the Results of Persistence Can Be Long Term in Coming. Finally, you need to remember that the re...
Step #3 to Build Persistent Behavior and Increase Your Success
Today we are talking about step #3 to build persistent behavior, which is to, Learn and Adapt. Persistence is not JUST about doing what you do without changing. In fact, trying to do the same thing, day a...
Step #2 to Build Persistent Behavior and Increase Your Success
Today we are talking about step #2 to build persistent behavior, which is to, Focus on Your Big Goals. Persistence will be a lot easier to achieve if you stay focused on your big goals. Think of the upsid...
Step #1 to Build Persistent Behavior and Increase Your Success
Today we are talking about step #1 to build persistent behavior, which is to, Realize That Motivation Is Not Enough. Getting motivated is a great way to start your day, but unless you are an enigma with a...
4 Steps to Building Persistent Behavior to Increase Your Success
Persistence is sort of like a ‘magic word’ when it comes to success. Persistence is basically the repetition or continuation of behavior, and it is an absolutely essential part of business. As a successful business owner, you no doubt have at l...
Identify Even More to Delegate by Using This Free Delegation Exercise
Identify Even More to Delegate by Using This Free Delegation Exercise To help you be even more effective and efficient, so you can achieve your goals at an accelerated rate, it’s my guess that you can dele...
Key #5 to Be an Effective Delegator
Today are talking about key #5 of the 5 keys to being an effective delegator, which is to Reward Subordinates for A Job Well Done. If you have delegated a job to a subordinate and have returned to find it done a...
Key #4 to Be an Effective Delegator
Today are talking about key #4 to being an effective delegator, which is to Learn To Let Go If There Is Nothing To Worry About. Delegating can be difficult for people who are always used to being in control. If ...
Key #3 to Be an Effective Delegator
Today are talking about key #3 to being an effective delegator, which is Don’t Micromanage. Staying informed and on top of the situation is one thing… but micromanaging is something else. Never try to micromanag...
Key #2 to Be an Effective Delegator
Today are talking about key #2 to being an effective delegator, which is to Surround Yourself with People You Can Trust. If you can’t trust anyone beneath you, then you are just going to cause more problems for ...
Key #1 to Be an Effective Delegator
Today are talking about key #1 to being an effective delegator, which is to Understand What It Means To Delegate. Delegating a job or task to someone underneath you is not always easy, especially at first… but i...
5 Keys to Being an Effective Delegator
Delegation is one of the many keys to success, but it is, surprisingly, one of the weakest points for many leaders. Believe it or not, there are A LOT of leaders in small business who do not know how to delegate effectively. There can be a numb...
Strategy #5 to Help You with Personal Change and Greater
Today we are talking about Strategy #5 of the 5 strategies to help you with Personal Change, which is to Be Flexible. In this strategy we aren’t talking about being physically flexible; however, that ...
Strategy #4 to Help You with Personal Change and Greater Success
Today we are talking about Strategy #4 to help you with Personal Change, which is to Look after Yourself. Change, no matter how big or small, requires a healthy mind and a healthy body. Change doesn’t have to ...
Strategy #3 to Help You with Personal Change and Greater Success
Today we are talking about Strategy #3 to help you with Personal Change, which is to Clarify your Commitment. Change requires commitment and self-discipline. You won’t always get it right the first ti...
Strategy #2 to Help You with Personal Change and Greater Success
Today we are talking about Strategy #2 to help you with Personal Change, which is to Nullify the negatives. Be honest and ask yourself what is it that’s holding you back? What beliefs are you clinging...
Strategy #1 to Help You with Personal Change and Greater Success
Today we are talking about Strategy #1 to help you with Personal Change, which is to Focus on the positives. Change generally results in a positive outcome. Rather than focus on feelings you may be experiencin...
Progress Requires Change and Change is a Fact of Life
Progress requires change, so we must develop change strategies that reduce our resistance and allow us to view change with a positive and constructive attitude. Although the majority of us initially react to change with feeli...
Your Progress Cannot Occur Without You Changing
We live in a dynamic and progressive world and progress cannot occur without change. Your attitude towards change determines how you prepare and adjust to it. Change is inevitable. In fact, change can occur so frequently and ...
What are the Characteristics of the People You Really Want as Clients?
What are the Characteristics of the People You Really Want as Clients? Think about this: Who are the clients you like the best and enjoy serving? It’s okay to tell the marketplace, these are the people who are be...
Create Your Ideal Client Profile to Attract Great Clients
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Step #4 to Help You Increase The Power of Your Focus and Accelerate Results
Today we are talking about Step #4 of the 4 steps to help you Increase The Power of Your Focus, which is to Time Block Everything and then Honor Your Calendar Time Blocks. Once you have your tasks listed,...
Step #3 to Help You Increase The Power of Your Focus and Accelerate Results
Today we are talking about Step #3 to help you Increase Your Power of Focus, which is to Create a Daily Task List. At the end of each day, create and update your Task List for the following day. Prioritize your t...
Step #2 to Help You Increase The Power of Your Focus and Accelerate Results
Today we are talking about Step #2 to help you Increase Your Power of Focus, which is to Create a Short-Term Goals List. What are your Short-Term Goals? Within one week? Within 3 months? Whatev...
Step #1 to Help You Increase The Power of Your Focus and Accelerate Results
Today we are talking about Step #1 to help you Increase Your Power of Focus, which is to Create a Long-Term Goals List. What are your Long-Term Goals within the next 3-5 years? Within 10 years? They ...
4 Steps to Help You Increase The Power of Your Focus and Accelerate Results
Living your life without practicing The Power of Focus, is like trying to hit the bull’s eye of a target you can’t see. You can spend hours launching arrows, only to miss the target entirely. You become exhausted and frustrated when...
Tip #5 for Balancing Business and Life When Things Get Hectic
Today we are talking about tip #5 of the 5 tips for balancing business and life when things get hectic, which is, Don’t Feel Bad for Taking Time Off. Whatever you do, don’t get down on yourself for taking some t...
Tip #4 for Balancing Business and Life When Things Get Hectic
Today we are talking about tip #4 for balancing business and life when things get hectic, which is to Regulate Your Work Hours. Depending upon what kind of business you have, this can be a difficult step… but it...
Tip #3 for Balancing Business and Life When Things Get Hectic
Today we are talking about tip #3 for balancing business and life when things get hectic, which is, Make Life Away from Work a Priority. A lot of successful people think that they will ‘relax when there is time’...
Tip #2 for Balancing Business and Life When Things Get Hectic
Today we are talking about tip #2 for balancing business and life when things get hectic, which is, Don’t Let Others Demand Too Much of You. Some people think that business owners have it easy because nothing is...
Tip #1 for Balancing Business and Life When Things Get Hectic
Today we are talking about tip #1 for balancing business and life when things get hectic, which is, Don’t Place Unrealistic Demands on Yourself. It is extremely important that you be mindful of what you demand o...
5 Tips for Balancing Business and Life When Things Get Hectic
When things get busy, it can be VERY difficult to balance everything in life and work. Our modern culture greatly emphasizes the importance of putting time into your career, though this mindset can often impede upon our opportunity to spend qua...
Tip #6 for Helping You to Stick to Your Goals
Today we are talking about Tip #6 of the 6 tips for helping you to stick to your goals, which is to Never Accept Defeat. When it comes to sticking to your goals, it is exceptionally important that you do not eve...
Tip #5 for Helping You to Stick to Your Goals
Today we are talking about Tip #5 for helping you to stick to your goals, which is to Remember to be Flexible. No plan is going to go exactly as you wanted it to, so it is important to remember that flexibility ...
Tip #4 for Helping You to Stick to Your Goals
Today we are talking about Tip #4 for helping you to stick to your goals, which is to Recognize That Setbacks WILL Happen. A lot of people get discouraged when they face actual setbacks. Setbacks can seem like a...
Tip #3 for Helping You to Stick to Your Goals
Today we are talking about Tip #3 for helping you to stick to your goals, which is to Learn from Mistakes and Failures. When you encounter setbacks, failures, or mistakes as you work towards your goa...
Tip #2 for Helping You to Stick to Your Goals
Today we are talking about Tip #2 for helping you to stick to your goals, which is to anticipate problems. Try to think ahead to problems that could arise as you pursue your goals. Getting blindsided by a proble...
Tip #1 for Helping You to Stick to Your Goals
Today we are talking about Tip #1 for helping you to stick to your goals, which is to find a solution. The first key to sticking with your goals is to find a solution whenever a problem or an obstacle presents i...
6 Ways to Stick to Your Goals
Sticking to your goals is not always easy, especially if the next level of success is at stake. It can be very tempting to give up and stay where you are because the next level requires a lot more work… but this is not what you really want for ...
Tip #5 for Developing and Keeping Great Habits
Today we are talking about Tip #5 of the 5 tips for developing and keeping great habits, which is to Don’t Start Out TOO Big. When it comes to developing new habits, try to start small. Instead of cutting out AL...
Tip #4 for Developing and Keeping Great Habits
Today we are talking about Tip #4 for developing and keeping great habits, which is to Be Accountable. One of the best ways to make sure that you stick to your new good habit is to hold yourself acco...
Tip #3 for Developing and Keeping Great Habits
Today we are talking about Tip #3 for developing and keeping great habits, which is to Stay Consistent. Most good habits take effort to implement. Researchers have not really found conclusive results on how long...
Tip #2 for Developing and Keeping Great Habits
Today we are talking about Tip #2 for developing and keeping great habits, which is to Visualize Overcoming the Obstacles. Every new habit is going to be tempted with obstacles. It is important to visualiz...
Tip #1 for Developing and Keeping Great Habits
Today we are talking about Tip #1 for developing and keeping great habits, which is to Define Your Objective. Why do you want to develop a certain habit? What are you hoping to achieve by it? Before starting a new rout...
5 Tips for Developing and Keeping Great Habits
Your success relies, at least in part, on you spending your time wisely. As a successful businessperson, you no-doubt realize that time is the most precious commodity that you could possibly possess. You also know that moving to the next stage ...
Effective Goal Setting for Even Greater Business Success
Without execution, visions will remain just that - visions or dreams. Establishing goals and writing them down in ink sets the wheels in motion to creating your ideal business and ideal life. When I meet with someone, t...
Step #4 for Helping You Manifest Your Desire to Get Things Done
Today we are talking about Step 4 of the 4 steps to help you manifest your desire to get things done, which is to, just freakin’ do it. Now, having dissolved all of the barriers and taken yourself to a new level...
Step #3 for Helping You Manifest Your Desire to Get Things Done
Today we are talking about Step 3 to help you manifest your desire to get things done, which is to make it real. After you have begun the visualization process, try to make it so real to yourself that it almost ...
Step #2 for Helping You Manifest Your Desire to Get Things Done
Today we are talking about Step 2 to help you manifest your desire to get things done, which is to visualize your work completed. Really think about how it will feel to get your work done at the end of each day....
Step #1 for Helping You Manifest Your Desire to Get Things
Today we are talking about Step 1 to help you manifest your desire to get things done, which is to take stock of what you need to accomplish. Take a second to really think about everything that you have to do. T...
Getting Things Done Through Manifestation
If you are one of those self-made entrepreneurs who, ironically, suffers from an inability to focus on day-to-day tasks, then you know EXACTLY what it feels like to WISH that you could get a lot done during the day. There are plenty of hours, b...
Manifesting Your Desire to Get Things Done
If you have ever heard of manifesting, then you probably know, at least in part, where this conversation is headed… but for those of you who might not be as familiar with the concept, let me take a moment to explain.
Tip #5 for Having a ‘Winning’ Attitude and Increase Your Success
Today we are talking about Tip #5 of the 5 tips for helping you have a “winning” attitude, which is to live victoriously. Living life as if you already know that your next endeavor will be a success is EXACTLY w...
Tip #4 for Having a ‘Winning’ Attitude and Increase Your Success
Today we are talking about Tip #4 for helping you have a “winning” attitude, which is to remind yourself that ANYTHING is possible. It can be easy to feel like you are not capable of accomplishing difficult or m...
Tip #3 for Having a ‘Winning’ Attitude and Increase Your Success
Today we are talking about Tip #3 for helping you have a “winning” attitude, which is to listen to motivational speakers. Believe it or not, there are some very powerful motivational speakers out there who can r...
Tip #2 for Having a ‘Winning’ Attitude and Increase Your Success
Today we are talking about Tip #2 for helping you have a “winning” attitude, which is to give yourself daily pep talks. Sometimes, the strongest positive voice is your own! Take some time each day to look ...
Tip #1 for Having a ‘Winning’ Attitude and Increase Your Success
Today we are talking about Tip #1 for helping you have a “winning” attitude, which is to think about your strong points. A quick assessment of your strong points can often be enough to deter negative thoughts, especial...
5 Ways to Have a ‘Winning’ Attitude
Having a winning attitude is essential to being successful. Theodore Roosevelt once said ‘Believe YOU CAN and you are half way there’. A lot of times, we end up defeating ourselves before we begin by having a negative outlook on what i...
Idea #7 to Motivate and Engage Your Staff for Increased Success
Today we are talking about idea #7 of the 7 ideas for how to engage and motivate your staff, which is to Create a Stimulating Environment. It’s okay to have a little fun once in a while.
Idea #6 to Motivate and Engage Your Staff for Increased Success
Today we are talking about idea #6 for how to engage and motivate your staff, which is to Invest in Staff Training. Staff members feel valued when you spend the money and time investing in their knowledge ...
Idea #5 to Motivate and Engage Your Staff for Increased Success
Today we are talking about idea #5 for how to engage and motivate your staff, which is to Communicate Openly and Honestly. Staff who are kept “in the loop” are more likely to remain motivated than those who have no ide...
Idea #4 to Motivate and Engage Your Staff for Increased Success
Today we are talking about idea #4 for how to engage and motivate your staff, which is to Lead by Example. A good leader must illustrate to his or her employees the correct procedures and processes required. If you wan...
Idea #3 to Motivate and Engage Your Staff for Increased Success
Today we are talking about idea #3 for how to engage and motivate your staff, which is to Chart a Career Path. The majority of employees have a perceived career path they would like to follow. ...
Idea #2 to Motivate and Engage Your Staff for Increased Success
Today we are talking about idea #2 for how to engage and motivate your staff, which is to Share the Vision you have for your firm’s growth. Employees are seen to be more motivated when they believe their contrib...
Idea #1 to Motivate and Engage Your Staff for Increased Success
Today we are talking about idea #1 for how to engage and motivate your staff, which is to Reward Immediately and Frequently. In a study, one of the primary influences that affected the motivation of employees wa...
7 Ideas to Motivate and Engage Your Staff for Increased Success
Sarah gets to work at the same time every day. She sits down at her desk and starts doodling on her desk pad, playing computer games, surfing the internet, or texting friends. Unless she is interrupted by a phone call or correspondence that req...
Easy Change #6 to Help You Increase Your Success
Today we are talking about change number 6 of the 6 easy changes you can do to increase your success, which is to Communicate Effectively. You can NEVER be too effective at communicating! Learning how to read pe...
Easy Change #5 to Help You Increase Your Success
Today we are talking about change number 5 that you can do to increase your success, which is to Set and Update Your Goals. Since you have already achieved success in your own right, you doubtlessly know the imp...
Easy Change #4 to Help You Increase Your Success
Today we are talking about change number 4 that you can do to increase your success, which is to Adopt Healthy Habits. This is an easy change that can really affect your performance, your outlook, and your...
Easy Change #3 to Help You Increase Your Success
Today we are talking about change number 3 that you can do to increase your success, which is to Have a Positive Outlook. Speaking of encouragement and positivity, having a positive outlook on your situation can...
Easy Change #2 to Help You Increase Your Success
Today we are talking about change number 2 that you can do to increase your success, which is to Spend More Time with People Who Are More Successful Than Yourself. This is a great habit for anyone looking to get...
Easy Change #1 to Help You Increase Your Success
Today we are talking about change number 1 that you can do to increase your success, which is to Cut Out Distractions. Distractions come in many sizes, shapes, and forms… but all of them have one thing in common...
6 Easy Changes That Can Increase Your Success
Sometimes, becoming more successful than you already are is not as difficult as you might think. In a lot of ways, overcoming the next milestone and getting yourself to your next level is really all about making choices for small changes. These...
Step #5 To Get You Closer to Achieving Your
Today we are going to talk about step #5 of the 5 steps you can take right away to get you closer to achieving your goals, which is to Track Your Progress. It’s easier to be persistent when you can see ho...
Step #4 To Get You Closer to Achieving Your Goals
Today we are talking about step #4 that you can take right away, to get you closer to achieving your goals, which is to Learn to Say “Next!”. Don’t take rejections personally; they are nothing more than the natu...
Step #3 To Get You Closer to Achieving Your Goals
Today we are talking about step #3 that you can take right away to get you closer to achieving your goals, which is to Remain Objective About Your Obstacles. Don’t get emotional about the obstacles in fro...
Step #2 To Get You Closer to Achieving Your Goals
Today we are talking about step #2 that you can take right away to get you closer to achieving your goals, which is to Keep Showing Up. If you believe in what you’re doing, just keep showing up.&nbs...
Step #1 To Get You Closer to Achieving Your Goals
Today we are talking about step #1 that you can take right away to get you closer to achieving your goals, which is to Take Measurable Actions - Every Day! Persistence takes action. Take at least 3 ...
Persistence Pays Off!
Persistence is to success as excuses are to failure. Never, never give up - there is always a way. If you want more, you WILL find a way, because there always IS a way. With persistence and consistent action you W...
Adapting to Change will Accelerate Your Results in All Areas of Your Life
What got you to where you are today probably isn’t going to be what takes you where you ultimately want to go. Your thoughts, actions, and activities have to change to move you closer to your goals. You might be surprised to discover that...
Strategy #5 for Managing Personal Change
Today we are talking about Strategy #5 of the 5 strategies for Managing Personal Change which is to Be Flexible! Changes don’t always occur the way we imagined. You may encounter curve-balls and forks in the road you w...
Strategy #4 for Managing Personal Change
Today we are talking about Strategy #4 for Managing Personal Change which is to Look after Yourself. Change, no matter how big or small, requires a healthy mind and a healthy body. Change doesn’t have to occur...
Strategy #3 for Managing Personal Change
Today we are talking about Strategy #3 for Managing Personal Change which is to Clarify Your Commitment. Change requires commitment and self-discipline. You won’t always get it right the first time, so you’ve ...
Strategy #2 for Managing Personal Change
Today we are talking about Strategy #2 for Managing Personal Change which is to Nullify the Negatives. Be honest and ask yourself what is it that’s holding you back? What beliefs are you clinging to which prevent you f...
Strategy #1 for Managing Personal Change
Today we are talking about Strategy #1 for Managing Personal Change which is to Focus on the Positives. Change generally results in a positive outcome. Rather than focus on feelings you may be experiencing like insecur...
5 Strategies for Managing Personal Change
Progress requires change, so we must develop change strategies that reduce our resistance and allow us to view change with a positive and constructive attitude. Although the majority of us initially react to change with feeli...
Checklist to Help You Improve Your Communication Skills
Today we are talking about a checklist of five items to consider when you want to be an even more effective communicator.1. Are you giving the listener what he or she wants and needs? If someone asks you a ques...
Tip #7 on How to Improve Your Communication Skills
Today we are talking about tip #7 of the 7 tips on how to improve your communication skills which is When you are an effective communicator, you are helping your company grow to your next level of success. Effective communica...
Tip #6 on How to Improve Your Communication Skills
Today we are talking about tip #6 on how to improve your communication skills which is to Look at every business communication as a way to build relationships. Every interaction in the business world is an opportunity to stre...
Tip #5 on How to Improve Your Communication Skills
Today we are talking about tip #5 on how to improve your communication skills which is that All your business communications need to be correct. This is especially true if you’re communicating via email or other written forms...
Tip #4 on How to Improve Your Communication Skills
Today we are talking about tip #4 on how to improve your communication skills which is to Offer concrete details. If there are steps in a process or in a project that cannot be wavered from, you need to offer those concrete d...
Tip #3 on How to Improve Your Communication Skills
Today we are talking about tip #3 on how to improve your communication skills which is that You need to consider the feelings of the individual to whom you’re speaking. With whom are you speaking? Is the person on the same pa...
Tip #2 on How to Improve Your Communication Skills
Today we are talking about tip #2 on how to improve your communication skills which is that you need to be clear. This goes hand-in-hand with being complete. If you are delivering a communication and you’re stumbling over you...
Tip #1 on How to Improve Your Communication Skills
Today we are talking about tip #1 on how to improve your communication skills which is to Be complete in your communications. There is no room for being vague when you’re speaking with a client, a potential client, or a team ...
7 Ways to Improve Your Communication Skills
You don’t have to be an amazing orator to be an effective business communicator, but you do need to have communication skills that are finely honed. If you’re an entrepreneur or a business team leader, your livelihood or your paycheck could dep...
Increase Your Success by Using the Power of BELIEF
Wherever you are in your life, you are exactly where you are because of your beliefs. When you speak to yourself, what do you say - words of encouragement or words of criticism? If you speak words of encouragement, you may have some...
Use the Time Log Exercise to Help Improve Your Time Management
In a survey of business professionals, when asked they consistently feel they waste approximately 2 hours a day, which translates to 10 hours a week, etc. Let’s not focus on how much time is actually wasted as the focus needs to be on wha...
Powerful Solution #11 to Help You Become More Self-Motivated
Today we are talking about solution #11 of 11 to help you become even more self-motivated which is to Be a Good Boss / Leader / Manager / Role Model.Be kind to yourself. Eat well, remember to breathe, exercise regularly –...
Powerful Solution #10 to Help You Become More Self-Motivated
Today we are talking about solution #10 to help you become even more self-motivated which is to Take Time Out.Just as its important to schedule your days so you create a good work routine, it’s equally important to schedu...
Powerful Solution #9 to Help You Become More Self-Motivated
Today we are talking about solution #9 to help you become even more self-motivated which is to Adopt a Support Group.Remaining motivated 100% of the time isn’t always easy to do. So, during those times when you feel your ...
Powerful Solution #8 to Help You Become More Self-Motivated
Today we are talking about solution #8 to help you become even more self-motivated which is to Dress for Success. Adopting a positive, motivating mindset involves not only how you think but how you look. Dress ...
Powerful Solution #7 to Help You Become More Self-Motivated
Today we are talking about solution #7 to help you become even more self-motivated which is to Embrace your Uniqueness.Like fingerprints, every one of us has talents, knowledge and personal traits that make us unique. Tak...
Powerful Solution #6 to Help You Become More Self-Motivated
Today we are talking about solution #6 to help you become even more self-motivated which is to Set Goals.Setting goals and then working towards achieving them is what motivates us to succeed. Start by writing your goals d...
Powerful Solution #5 to Help You Become More Self-Motivated
Today we are talking about solution #5 to help you become even more self-motivated which is to Reward Your Achievements.Acknowledge every achievement, no matter how small. Perhaps you have undertaken a huge project that y...
Powerful Solution #4 to Help You Become More Self-Motivated
Today we are talking about solution #4 to help you become even more self-motivated which is to Ignore Distractions. Ignoring distractions is difficult in a busy, noise-filled work environment, but you can train your ...
Powerful Solution #3 to Help You Become More Self-Motivated
Today we are talking about solution #3 to help you become even more self-motivated which is to Schedule your Emails and Phone Calls.Set a time each day for reading and following up on emails. Don’t open emails as soon as ...
Powerful Solution #2 to Help You Become More Self-Motivated
Today we are talking about solution #2 to help you become even more self-motivated which is to Prioritize Your Day.At the end of each day, review your plans for the next day and record any tasks you didn’t complete. Start...
Powerful Solution #1 to Help You Become More Self-Motivated
Today we are talking about solution #1 to help you become even more self-motivated which is to Plan Your Schedule.Accomplishing the day-to-day tasks we have to complete builds confidence and a sense of achievement. Record...
11 Powerful Solutions to Help You Become More Self-Motivated
Let’s start off our time today by looking at the humble alarm clock.For some people, the sound of the alarm clock is a signal to jump out of bed with a smile on their face, and bounce through the day, full of excitement and enthusiasm ab...
The Values Clarification Exercise for Even Greater Success – Free Resource
Define Core Values to Align Successful Behavior and Goals is Key to Your Success.In order to successfully apply the principles and systems to help you experience even greater success, it is vital that you first identify your value...
Belief in Yourself and Positive Thinking Helps You Gain Momentum
Belief in yourself and positive thinking create a hamster wheel of self-realization that is nearly impossible to stop once it gains momentum. If you’re always committed to having a great day, you will find yourself looking back on a string of g...
Don’t Underestimate the Power of Positivity
Much like a boomerang, the beliefs and thoughts you put into your mind, and the energy you project into your work and personal life, will always come back around. We get to choose the lenses that we see the world through. Our beliefs and intent...
What You Believe Will Likely Come to Pass
In order to truly be successful, you have to believe you have the capacity for that success. Ultimately, it is all about harnessing the power of the Law ...
Belief Has the Power to Help You Achieve Your Goals
Nick Saban (who you might know from him being the American football coach at the University of Alabama since 2007) said, “When you invest your time, you make a goal and a decision of something that you want to accomplish. Whether it's, make goo...
Handling Incoming Calls More Effectively - Phone Script
The purpose of a script that I created on How to Handle Incoming Calls is designed to help with time management and productivity of everyone on the team by scheduling return phone calls for the person who has to return the call to answer the qu...
Step #7 to Find and Retain Quality Staff
Today we are talking about Step #7 of the 7 steps to finding and retaining quality staff, which is to ask an employee who is leaving for the reason they decided to leave. A brief exit interview is a great learnin...
Step #6 to Find and Retain Quality Staff
Today we are talking about Step #6 to finding and retaining quality staff, which is to train the new hire. Yes, you’re hiring the best expert for the job you need done, BUT this new person needs to know how you w...
Step #5 to Find and Retain Quality Staff
Today we are talking about Step #5 to finding and retaining quality staff, which is to treat your new hire as a member of the team. No one wants to work with a dictator or a micromanager. If you were clear in you...
Step #4 to Find and Retain Quality Staff
Today we are talking about Step #4 to finding and retaining quality staff, which is to be open to suggestions on potential changes to procedures. If you have a new staff member who looks at some of your current p...
Step #3 to Find and Retain Quality Staff
Today we are talking about Step #3 to finding and retaining quality staff, which is to have a very clear and specific written job description. It is not enough to simply say what you want done. Give the new team ...
Step #2 to Find and Retain Quality Staff
Today we are talking about Step #2 to finding and retaining quality staff, which is to leave the door open for negotiation on tasks and responsibilities. You may hire someone who far exceeds your expectations, an...
Step #1 to Find and Retain Quality Staff
Today we are talking about Step #1 to finding and retaining quality staff, which is to be very clear on what you want the individual to do. If you hire someone and they think they are doing A and you want them to do B ...
7 Steps to Find and Retain Quality Staff
Finding and retaining quality staff whether you’re hiring employees or contractors, can be a difficult task for many entrepreneurs. There is a myriad of reasons this is true. It takes a focused, strategic approach to hiring and growing your tea...
Effective Meeting Agenda & Action Item Worksheet Template
It is amazing to me how many people don’t have a specific agenda for meetings they hold and then they wonder why meetings take so long. Our time is valuable, so we want to use it wisely. To help you with creating an agenda and action items that...
Idea #8 for Getting Things Done The Right Way
Today we are talking about Idea #8 of the 8 ideas for getting things done the right way, which is: Write Annual Self-Evaluations and Look for Areas of Improvement.Ask yourself the following questions:· &...
Idea #7 for Getting Things Done The Right Way
Today we are talking about Idea #7 for getting things done the right way, which is to: Write an Action Plan. You don't have to know exactly what to do, some of it you will have to figure out along the way, but you must...
Idea #6 for Getting Things Done The Right Way
Today we are talking about Idea #6 for getting things done the right way, which is to: Remove Negative Emotions.Taking action based on feelings of fear, anger, or jealousy will get you no where and can even lead to goal regression...
Idea #5 for Getting Things Done The Right Way
Today we are talking about Idea #5 for getting things done the right way, which is to: Think “Outside the Box”. What got you to where you are today typically isn’t what will take you to ultimately where you want...
Idea #4 for Getting Things Done The Right Way
Today we are talking about Idea #4 for getting things done the right way, which is to: Act with the Best Interest of all Involved. Achieving your goals does not mean you step on people to get there; in fact it's...
Idea #3 for Getting Things Done The Right Way
Today we are talking about Idea #3 for getting things done the right way, which is: Act with 100% Integrity. It's not always easy to always to do what you say and say what you do. But there is no way aroun...
Idea #2 for Getting Things Done The Right Way
Today we are talking about Idea #2 for getting things done the right way, which is to: Take Action with the End Result in Mind. Maintaining a constant focus on your goal will help you achieve it faster. Re...
Idea #1 for Getting Things Done The Right Way
Today we are talking about Idea #1 for getting things done the right way, which is to: Organize Your Time for Optimal Performance. Success takes successful time management. Whether you're a corporate executive or...
8 Ideas for Getting Things Done the “Right” Way
We all want more success, and the fear of failure can often be the driving force of our actions. We work long hours, sacrifice personal time, and even sleep. We put our heart and soul into what we're trying to achieve, only to find ...
Clearly Define Your Ideal Life and Business for Even Greater Success - Exercise
What Does Your Ideal Life and Ideal Business Look Like?Dive into one of the most powerful exercises for shaping your destiny! First, make some dedicated time to really dig deep and consider what your ideal life and business look l...
Happy New Year! Make 2024 Your Best Year Ever!
“What the New Year brings to you will depend a great deal on what you bring to the New Year.” This is a great quote by Vern McLellan. We all have 365 days in a year. The only difference between the successful people ...
Are You a Procrastinator?
There’s nothing wrong with taking a break, but you know procrastination when you see it. Here’s how to recognize the signs of procrastination and stop the cycle of excuses and delays so you can achieve more success in life and in business...
Focus on What You Can Control and Accelerate Your Results
Focus on activities within your control. While you cannot control other people, communication is key for establishing effective accountability measurements to help ensure action items are completed on schedule. ...
What are the 3 Factors that Influence Human Behavior?
There are three factors that influence human behavior:1. Needs2. Wants3. Values Values are the most powerful of the driving forces. In order to ...
Create a High Level of Belief in Yourself and Anything is Possible
When you have a high level of belief in yourself, it leaves no room for doubt, allowing you to develop a keen awareness that you are made of infinite potential and can achieve anything you believe you can. The reality ...
Change is a Fact of Life – Use it to Your Advantage
Change is inevitable. In fact, change can occur so frequently and regularly that in many cases we hardly notice it. We change our hairstyles, our fashions, our relationships, our opinion, or we re-arrange the furniture...
You Must Believe to Accomplish Your Goals
To accomplish your goals, you must believe - and your belief comes from your conviction and desire. Changing your circumstances and creating the life you really want starts with creating a hi...
Happy Holiday Message!
Happy Holiday! I’d like to take this minute to say how much I appreciate you listening to The Accountability Minute, sharing my podcast with others you think would get value, and for leaving me such great ratings and reviews. ...
The Eve Before Christmas – Fun Poem
This is a poem by Linda Doucett that I hope you enjoy.'Twas the eve before Christmas. I left it too late. The shelves are all bare. Oh, why did I wait? I swore I'd shop early, I clea...
Tip #4 on How Time Management Principles Give You Control Over Your Life
Today we are talking about Tip #4 of the 4 tips for how Time Management Principles Can Benefit You, which is Time Management Principles Give You a Sense of Personal Fulfillment.At the end of the day, one of the best things about e...
Tip #3 on How Time Management Principles Give You Control Over Your Life
Today we are talking about Tip #3 for how Time Management Principles Can Benefit You, which is Time Management Principles Allow You To Be Even More Successful.As an established, successful entrepreneur, you undoubtedly have a tast...
Tip #2 on How Time Management Principles Give You Control Over Your Life
Today we are talking about Tip #2 for how Time Management Principles Can Benefit You, which is Time Management Principles Allow You to Be Even More Productive.By looking ahead and managing your time effectively, you will surely be...
Tip #1 on How Time Management Principles Give You Control Over Your Life
Today we are talking about Tip #1 for how Time Management Principles Can Benefit You, which is Time Management Principles Give You Control Over Your Life.Time management actually allows you more control over your life. By planning...
4 Ways in Which Time Management Principles Can Benefit You
Time management is an art that a lot of successful entrepreneurs have mastered, and for good reason. Since time is your most precious commodity, it would only make sense that you would put effort into using it as efficiently as possible. Time i...
A Key Tip for Scheduling Your Life to Achieve Your Goals
Today, we are exploring Tip #4 of the 4 tips to scheduling your life, so you can achieve your goals. Ask yourself, “What are the highest payoff activities I need to do to achieve my goal in the timeframe I have set?” Work first on t...
Key Tips for Scheduling Your Life to Achieve Your Goals
Today, Let’s explore 3 of the 4 Tips for Scheduling your Life, so you can achieve your goals and have your ideal business and ideal life.1. Put everything you need to accomplish in your calendar. 2....
The Strategic Thinking Model™ To Help Achieve Your Goals – Free Exercise
The time to implement a strategy is now!In the past, strategy making was like this exclusive club, only happening behind closed doors with top brass. But guess what? Times have changed! Now, we all have a say, from the big shots t...
Accountability Helps with Goal Setting and Reduces Procrastination
We are trained from birth to believe that if we want something badly enough, we will find a way to make that something a reality. For most people this is NOT the case. All the enthusiasm, gusto, and zeal in the world cannot guarantee results. E...
Have Belief in Yourself and Achieve Your Goals
Achieving goals is nothing more than finding out what has been holding you back and the habits and perceptions that need to change in order to get you where you want to be. Accountability coaching helps you identify those negative aspects and t...
Borrow Belief When You Need More to Succeed
Successful people know they are successful; while people who struggle hope or wish they will be successful. Hoping or wishing will not create your success, only knowing will create success. And ...
The Power of Goal Setting and Achievement
There is a school of thought that says all the goals you create must be S.M.A.R.T. goals. This means each goal you write down is Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Tangible or Timely. I take issue with the words realis...
Get Rid of Your Limiting Beliefs and Increase Your Success
Accountability coaching focuses intensely on the very things that are blocking you from achieving goals, and unlike traditional coaching, holds you accountable for every action or inaction. The habits and perceptions that have been holding you ...
Make Your Choices Matter and Increase Your Success
Whether we like it or not, we all make choices all the time (every second of every day); consciously and subconsciously, hard decisions and easy decisions, choices that not only affect us but those around us, life altering decisions and choices...
Being an Effective Leader is Key to Your Success
Being an effective leader takes time and lots of personal development. Honestly, some people will never be effective leaders because it doesn’t suit their personality. However, as a business owner, it is vital that you become the be...
Utilizing Your Calendar is Key to Your Success
Your calendar is your lifeline to successfully achieving your goals. Schedule everything that you do each day, week, and month into your calendar, including showers, meals, drive time, and working out, and then color code each activity by type....
Are Your Limiting Beliefs Stopping You from Achieving Your Goals? Guidebook
Do you think you might have some limiting beliefs that are holding you back from achieving your goals? If so, download the Special Guidebook, Are Your Limiting Beliefs Stopping You from Achieving Your Goals? and...
Stop Procrastinating in a 4 Step System - Benefits
By using this Just DO IT (Determine – Outline – Intend – Tackle) system for helping you stop procrastination we talked about over the last 4 days, you will not only gain confidence, it will improve:· Peac...
Step #4 to Help You Stop Procrastinating
Step 4 of the 4 steps to help you stop procrastination is TACKLE. Tackle the task without further delay. This is the time for action. No excuses, no over analyzing, no talking yourself out of it. Review your outline, se...
Step #3 to Help You Stop Procrastinating
Step 3 in helping you stop procrastination is INTEND. Intend to complete the task with ease and success. We’ve all heard about the power of intention – use it to your advantage by intending what you would like to see. Y...
Step #2 to Help You Stop Procrastinating
Step 2 in helping you stop procrastination is OUTLINE. Outline an easy to follow, step-by-step plan for accomplishing the task. Break each step into small, non-anxiety inducing steps and write them on a list. As you complete ...
Step #1 to Help You Stop Procrastinating
Step 1 in helping you stop procrastination is DETERMINE. Determine specifically what is causing your fear or anxiety. What is it that you are really afraid of? Fear of failure? Fear that you’re not smart enough? T...
Reasons Why You Might Procrastinate
Today, we are continuing our discussion on procrastination, and here are some other reasons why people procrastinate. In most instances, our anxiety causes us to procrastinate with a task we perceive as difficult or impossible, whe...
Why do people procrastinate?
What do you think the answer to this question is? Why do people procrastinate? It’s because the thought of completing the task causes them discomfort, such as fear or anxiety. Notice I said the thought of compl...
Get to the Root of the Issue of Procrastination
Procrastination, also known as dilly-dallying, dragging your feet, and excuse making is something we have all experienced at one time or another. The learned bad habits of our teens and early adult life (all those times we put off doing o...
What are your reasons for achieving your goals?
If you are not moving as rapidly as you would like toward your goals, chances are that there is too large of a gap between your current behavior and the most-of-the-time behavior that the goals require to achieve them. Take advantage of t...
Values Gratification and Goal Achievement
Your daily behavior determines whether or not you will achieve your goals. Understanding your values provides the internal motivation to have the self-discipline necessary to do what you know needs to be done and achieve your next level of succ...
What are Your Core Values?
Values are not to be confused with morals. Values are the things that drive you. Your goals are the tangible what … and your values are the emotional why behind your goals. Values are things like family, pea...
The Power of Your Core Values on Goal Achievement
Values are the things that are truly important to you in life. Goals are the tangible things you want to achieve in your personal and professional life. For example, goals are things like, the amount of money you want to mak...
The Friday “Feel-Good Trifecta” Concept
I was reading an article about how to keep “work” fresh by William Arruda. He said that he has a Friday afternoon activity that he calls the “Feel-Good Trifecta”. He says it’s an opportunity to reflect on the week and document three important e...
Happy Thanksgiving! Fun Poem
I thought it might be fun to share a cute poem about Thanksgiving with you today. This is called the Ode to Thanksgiving.May your stuffing be tasty May your turkey plump, May your potatoes and gravy ...
Use the Time Log Exercise to Help Improve Your Time Management
In a survey of business professionals, when asked they consistently feel they waste approximately 2 hours a day, which translates to 10 hours a week, etc. Let’s not focus on how much time is actually wasted as the focus needs to be on wha...
Productivity Strategy #5 to Stick with Your Calendar Time Blocks
Today we are talking about Productivity Strategy #5 of the 5 strategies to Stick with Your Calendar Time Blocks, which is to Take Brief Breaks to Regain Energy. Very few business professionals can work nonstop througho...
Productivity Strategy #4 to Stick with Your Calendar Time Blocks
Today we are talking about Productivity Strategy #4 to Stick with Your Calendar Time Blocks, which is to Remove Distractions. Any distraction will hurt your productivity. When you combine distractions with a rigid work...
Productivity Strategy #3 to Stick with Your Calendar Time Blocks
Today we are talking about Productivity Strategy #3 to Stick with Your Calendar Time Blocks, which is to Enable Smooth Transitions. Imagine finishing a marathon and then immediately playing a local soccer game with you...
Productivity Strategy #2 to Stick with Your Calendar Time Blocks
Today we are talking about Productivity Strategy #2 to Stick with Your Calendar Time Blocks, which is to Put Each Task in Your Calendar. If you want to get something done, put time in your calendar, so you have the hig...
Productivity Strategy #1 to Stick with Your Calendar Time Blocks
Today we are talking about Productivity Strategy #1 to Stick with Your Calendar Time Blocks, which is to Create Templates for Your Tasks. Let’s say one of your tasks is writing proposals to potential clients. For the i...
5 Productivity Strategies to Stick with Your Time Blocks
Creating calendar time blocks is one of the best productivity strategies. Laying out your activities on a calendar helps you get more done in less time. However, many business professionals struggle to stick with their time blocks as energy dim...
Tip #8 for Hacking Your Way to Greatness
Today we are talking about Tip #8 of the 8 tips for hacking your way to greatness, which is to Embrace Making Mistakes. As cliché as it sounds, making mistakes is a part of life. But what can be debilitating is ...
Tip #7 for Hacking Your Way to Greatness
Today we are talking about Tip #7 for hacking your way to greatness, which is to Keep a Notepad By Your Bed. You never know when a great idea is going to hit you. The most practical tip of this list is to keep a...
Tip #6 for Hacking Your Way to Greatness
Today we are talking about Tip #6 for hacking your way to greatness, which is to Surround Yourself with People Who Inspire You. When you surround yourself with people who inspire you, you create an atmosphere fo...
Tip #5 for Hacking Your Way to Greatness
Today we are talking about Tip #5 for hacking your way to greatness, which is to Block Off Time in Your Calendar. It can be hard to hop from one task to another, or deal with multiple people asking you questions...
Tip #4 for Hacking Your Way to Greatness
Today we are talking about Tip #4 for hacking your way to greatness, which is to Never Stop Learning. The true secret to greatness is not being someone who knows everything, but being someone who is curious<...
Tip #3 for Hacking Your Way to Greatness
Today we are talking about Tip #3 for hacking your way to greatness, which is to Turn Off as Many Notifications as You Can. Phones can be the primary way in which you do your work, but they can also be incredibl...
Tip #2 for Hacking Your Way to Greatness
Today we are talking about Tip #2 for hacking your way to greatness, which is to Take Care of Yourself. Greatness can’t be achieved when your body and your mental health aren’t performing optimally. The idea of ...
Tip #1 for Hacking Your Way to Greatness
Today we are talking about Tip #1 for hacking your way to greatness, which is to Prioritize Taking Accountability. As a business owner, you’re responsible not only for your own outcomes, but the outcomes of the ...
8 Tips to Hack Your Way to Greatness
Rarely is anything an overnight success. It can take years of hard work before it pays off, and that can be a hard truth to accept. But there are tips and tricks, or habits really, that you can implement into your daily life to pave the way to ...
The Power of Choice in Your Business and Life
Have you ever wondered: Why Can’t I Make Choices?A research team from Berkeley University in California identified 4 personality types who avoid decision making. Do you fall into one of these categories? ...
Talking about Taking Action is NOT The Same As Taking Action
Quit Talking the Talk - and Start Walking the Walk. Talking about taking action and actually taking action is not the same thing. You have to get busy if you want to get to where you want to be. The sooner you get walk...
Overcome Your Fears and Try Something New to Increase Your Success
Life is meant to be lived - not passed by. So how do you overcome the anxiety of trying something new? You simply ask yourself if the feelings of anxiety are rational. This isn’t to say that you won’t face situations which pre...
Get Outside Your Comfort Zone to Conquer Your Fears and Increase Success
Your comfort zone is nothing more than an imaginary “safe zone.” This “safe zone” is nothing more than an imaginary area in which the mind has predetermined strategies to deal with circumstances that occur within those boundaries. ...
4th Question to Determine if You Are an Effective Leader
Today we are talking about Question 4 of the 4 questions to help you determine if you are an effective team leader is: Do your actions build team loyalty? An effective leader doesn’t earn loyalty by instilling fear. An ...
3rd Question to Determine if You Are an Effective Leader
Today we are talking about Question 3 to help you determine if you are an effective team leader is: Are you an approachable leader? One of the most valuable traits of an effective team leader is that they’re willing to teach...
2nd Question to Determine if You Are an Effective Leader
Today we are talking about Question 2 to help you determine if you are an effective team leader is: Are you compassionate and patient, yet firm? In order to understand how to be an effective leader, you must be compassionate...
4 Questions to Determine if You Are an Effective Leader
Understandably, most businesses are focused on nurturing the relationships with their clients, but running a successful business is also dependent on effective management and leadership skills. If your employees aren’t functioning to the ...
Sabotaging Habit #4 that Prevents You from Increasing Your Revenue
Today we are talking about Self- Sabotaging habit #4 of the 4 habits that keeps business owners from the revenue they want is Failure to Follow-Up.Failure to follow-up is one of the top self-sabotaging habits in business. Sometime...
Sabotaging Habit #3 that Prevents You from Increasing Your Revenue
Today we are talking about Self -Sabotaging habit #3 that keeps business owners from the revenue they want is Lacking Intimate Knowledge of Your Business.In this case, ignorance is not bliss. In order to create a successf...
Sabotaging Habit #2 that Prevents You from Increasing Your Revenue
Today we are talking about Self -Sabotaging habit #2 that keeps business owners from the revenue they want is Ignoring High-Payoff Tasks.Do you know what you need to be doing to boost revenue - but you’re not doing it or doing it ...
Sabotaging Habit #1 that Prevents You from Increasing Your Revenue
Today we are talking about Self-Sabotaging habit #1 that keeps business owners from the revenue they want is: Wasting Time on Low-Payoff Tasks.As the business owner, you are a valuable piece of the revenue-generating and business ...
4 Sabotaging Habits that Prevent You from Increasing Your Revenue
As a business owner, it’s important to recognize how valuable your time is - and how you choose to spend it every second of every day.Yes, the bookkeeping is important, and so is voicemail and email, but those tasks are not dire...
Principle #11 for Increased Business and Personal Success
Today we are talking about Principle #11 of the 11 principles for increased business and personal success, which is to get out of the office! Literally get out of the office. If you don’t practice self-care, your business wil...
Principle #10 for Increased Business and Personal Success
Today we are talking about Principle #10 for increased business and personal success, which is to be grateful.I suggest you should keep a gratitude journal. This journal will help you through difficult times. When you take time at...
Principle #9 for Increased Business and Personal Success
Today we are talking about Principle #9 for increased business and personal success, which is to not stray from your core competency.If you started your business to sell the best widgets, but you’ve heard that dog grooming ...
Principle #8 for Increased Business and Personal Success
Today we are talking about Principle #8 for increased business and personal success, which is to surround yourself with like-minded individuals.Consider joining a mastermind group. Find a group of people who will hold you accounta...
Principle #7 for Increased Business and Personal Success
Today we are talking about Principle #7 for increased business and personal success, which is to remember that the items on which you focus are those which you ultimately achieve. Take time to focus on those goals, outcomes,...
Principle #6 for Increased Business and Personal Success
Today we are talking about Principle #6 for increased business and personal success, which is to be a lifelong learner. If you’re living under a rock, you will be unaware of changes in the market, trends in your industry, an...
Principle #5 for Increased Business and Personal Success
Today we are talking about Principle #5 for increased business and personal success, which is to celebrate wins at work and at home.When your personal and your business principles mesh you can and should celebrate. Even if you’re ...
Principle #4 for Increased Business and Personal Success
Today we are talking about Principle #4 for increased business and personal success, which is to ask yourself: Do you practice what you preach?When you “preach” about the importance of taking the weekends off of work to rech...
Principle #3 for Increased Business and Personal Success
Today we are talking about Principle #3 for increased business and personal success, which is to ask yourself: What personal goals do you have?If you aren’t certain how your business will enhance your personal goals, how will you ...
Principle #2 for Increased Business and Personal Success
Today we are talking about Principle #2 for increased business and personal success, which is to focus on short-term goals on your way toward your large dreams.When you are striving toward a big or audacious goal, you may sacrific...
Principle #1 for Increased Business and Personal Success
Today we are talking about Principle #1 for increased business and personal success, which is to ask: What are your strengths? When you focus on your strengths, you can find ways to address your business weaknesses. One way t...
11 Principles for Increased Business and Personal Success
Business owners typically “live” their principles. They may not stand up and shout, “Here are the principles by which I run my business and live my life” but their principles are embedded in their thoughts, words, and actions. If yo...
Effective Delegation Increases Your Firms Success
Learning the delicate art of delegation usually requires a lot practice and patience. It's a fine dance of constant refinement and adjustment to find the perfect balance of effective delegation that allows you to take your business to the...
Concept #4 for Making Effective Commitments
Today we are talking about concept #4 of the 4 concepts for making effective commitments, which is a: Commitment to Relationships.You would swear from the number of books, seminars, and workshops on the subject of ...
Concept #3 for Making Effective Commitments
Today we are talking about concept #3 for making effective commitments, which is a: Commitment to Success.Success doesn’t just happen. Success occurs when determination, a desire to succeed, strength of purpose, an...
Concept #2 for Making Effective Commitments
Today we are talking about concept #2 for making effective commitments, which is a: Commitment to Business.It would be impossible to imagine a business leader who doesn’t value commitment as one of their greatest s...
Concept #1 for Making Effective Commitments
Today we are talking about concept #1 for making effective commitments, which is a: Commitment to Life.Those who commit to living a successful, fulfilled life become the most successful, and fulfilled people. ...
4 Concepts for Making Effective Commitments
Commitment means being bound by a course of action to bring about the desired results. It is one of the most powerful personal traits we can aim to achieve. Our greatest leaders and the most successful business people all s...
How To Change Limiting Beliefs We Don't Even Know We Have Guidebook
Your success depends on your mindset and ignoring it could be detrimental to your success. Don't make the mistake of underestimating the power of your mind. Successful entrepreneurs know that mindset is critical to achieving success. However, t...
Tip #4 to Motivate Behavior Change in Your Team
Today we are talking about tip #4 of the 4 tips to motivate behavior change in your team, which is to Highlight Your Team’s Accomplishments. If an employee does something great and it doesn’t get recognized, why...
Tip #3 to Motivate Behavior Change in Your Team
Today we are talking about tip #3 to motivate behavior change in your team, which is to Take Time to Understand Individuals on Your Team. In order to motivate behavior change, you have to first figure out what m...
Tip #2 to Motivate Behavior Change in Your Team
Today we are talking about tip #2 to motivate behavior change in your team, which is to Demonstrate Trust in Your Team. You’ve built a solid team around you of talented people. How do you keep them motivated as ...
Tip #1 to Motivate Behavior Change in Your Team
Today we are talking about tip #1 to motivate behavior change in your team, which is to Communicate Your Vision. You may find a lag in productivity and in reaching team goals when your team doesn’t understand th...
4 Tips to Motivate Behavior Change in Your Team
When you start a company and build it up from nothing, it can be easy for you to be motivated to continue its growth. Of course, you want it to succeed—it’s your business baby! But for employees who haven’t been on that journey from the start, ...
Elevate Your Daily Happiness: Unlock the Power of Positive Emotions with a Gratitude Journal
A gratitude journal is a tool used to write down things you are thankful for on a daily or regular basis. Keeping a gratitude journal has several benefits, including:1. Increased positive emotions: By focusing ...
A 7th Way to Cope with Change and Increase Your Success
Today we are talking about a seventh and final way to help you deal with the changes that life and work can throw at you, which is to set goals toward the acceptance of change. When you take control of the inevit...
A 6th Way to Cope with Change and Increase Your Success
Today we are talking about a sixth way to help you deal with the changes that life and work can throw at you, which is to try to relax. If you know yourself and know that you are uptight when it comes to any swit...
A 5th Way to Cope with Change and Increase Your Success
Today we are talking about a fifth way to help you deal with the changes that life and work can throw at you, which is to anticipate the change. Tell yourself, “I welcome changes” or “this change might make XYZ e...
A 4th Way to Cope with Change and Increase Your Success
Today we are talking about a fourth way to help you deal with the changes that life and work can throw at you, which is that positive thinking will color your attitude about change. If you’re facing a change with...
A 3rd Way to Cope with Change and Increase Your Success
Today we are talking about a third way to help you deal with the changes that life and work can throw at you, which to ask yourself, Do I HAVE to adapt the change? Not all changes necessarily need to be implement...