Got a pile of seminar notes somewhere? You know what I mean…page after page of detailed scribbles that you have told yourself “someday” you’re going to review. How often have you truly been able to read through those notes, let alone do something about them?
In this brief video, you’ll learn the four simple steps you can take to actually get value from your note taking and, more importantly, get lasting results that benefit your life and your career.
Believe it or not, Batman has more than one lesson to teach to entrepreneurs. One of those deals with the how and why of a dedicated personal assistant—an Alfred. Do you have an “Alfred”? If so, do you utilize him or her properly?
Watch this brief video to learn the four steps you can take to determine whether or not you need an assistant, and how to set that person up to succeed through his or her assistant job description.
Soon you’ll get the opportunity to enjoy a very special time of year. Certainly the holidays are a great time to enjoy being with friends and family, but that’s not what I mean. I’m talking about that special time I like to call “Headstart Week.”
In this brief video, I discuss what Headstart Week is, why it’s so important, and what to do during it. I’ll also show you how you can join others in making a public commitment so that you plan for the new year and make it you best ever.
One of my favorite causes is Kiva. To help promote them and to do something a little different for the holiday season, I’ve posted a special video expressing my gratitude for the opportunities entrepreneurship provides.
Watch this video, and then comment on this page for a chance to win one of two $50 gift certificates to Kiva.org.
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Just this week I came back from Accra, Ghana, where I was asked to speak at the African Business Leaders Forum. It was an amazing experience, not just from a cultural perspective, but from a business and networking one, as well.
As I thought about what I might share with you from this experience, four tips for successful business networking came to mind. In this brief video, I’ll share four things I did that you can use to improve your own networking and connecting skills.
January 26, 2012 Don’t Take Notes, Take Actions
January 10, 2012 Batman, Alfred and your assistant job description
December 20, 2011 Plan for the new year – make it your best ever
December 7, 2011 In gratitude for entrepreneurs
November 16, 2011 Business Networking Tips from Africa
November 2, 2011 Gorillas: How to handle a problem employee (for CEOs and business owners)
October 20, 2011 How to avoid distractions at work
October 4, 2011 The Power of Thank You
September 21, 2011 Effective meetings – Is this meeting necessary?
September 7, 2011 What is your (mini) business harvest strategy?
