Tag: time

So… How Are We Doing? Part I

Okay, it's check up time... just two days to go and the first quarter of 2009 is in the history books. The beautiful thing about this point on the calendar…
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It’s Not The Economy…

This past week, I had the opportunity to speak with an individual who was, to use his words... totally stressed out. Anxiety, pressure, fear, insomia, and anger... all were mentioned…
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Better Networking… Part V

Want to eliminate the 'waste of time' and 'weak ROI' issues from your next trade show or networking event? Well, of course... we all do. May I suggest that in the future,…
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Better Networking… Part I

So I'm speaking with a small business owner when suddenly the subject of networking comes up. "Oh, shoot... that reminds me..." he says. "I have a networking function that I…
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Is This Place Safe…? Part II

Awhile back, I spoke with a small business leader who was struggling. I asked him how many ideas he had coming in from the field... from his staff, as well…
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How’s Your Vision…? Part I

Effective small business leadership requires us to do many things consistently. Toward the top of every good leader's list will be the creation of the organizational vision(s) for specific areas…
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A Good Time To Review…

Okay... so we've burned through seven days of the new year, and I haven't once written 2008 on any of my checks. Excellent... but there's a much bigger issue at…
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Last Minute Tweaks…

Okay, so you've reviewed the goals you had coming into 2008. You know why you hit some... and missed others. You've studied the circumstances that diverted your attention, stole your…
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Goals for 2009…

A few additional thoughts as you finalize your list of goals for the new year. First, be sure that they are important to you; that they are worthy of the…
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Do You Have The Time…?

Just forty-eight hours to go. Forty-eight hours in which to put the cap on all the goals that were set for 2008... back when we still had 8784 hours (thanks…
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