Is a Lack of Confidence Holding You Back?

Confidence Inspires Confidence

Over the years, I’ve coached many talented professionals who had everything they needed to succeed…except the confidence to fully recognize what they brought to the table. They knew their businesses. They had valuable skills and strong ideas. They could deliver results for their clients. Yet when it came time to make a sales call, walk…

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What’s Your Reason Why? 3 Keys to Building the Business You Really Want

Know your why. Make a plan. Build a legacy.

I am writing this just after learning about the passing of the great Dolly Parton. Dolly was beloved for her immense talent, generosity, and humility. She was also a faithful Christian and devoted servant leader, two qualities I particularly admire and aspire to in my own life. Dolly shared a personal motto in her memoir…

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3 Ways to Build Business Relationships That Last

Business is built on relationships.

Last week, I asked you to reflect on the question, “Would you do business with you?” The answer to that question depends in large part on your attitude, and the positivity you bring into a given situation.  Now, more than halfway through the third quarter of the year, let’s take that reflection a bit further.…

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Are You Building a Talent Pipeline—or Just Filling Vacancies?

Don't just fill a position. Build a pipeline.

If you’ve been paying attention to the hiring market lately, you’ve probably noticed a contradiction. Many employers say they’re flooded with applications, yet they’re still struggling to find the right people.  In today’s competitive job market, it’s easy to mistake a large stack of resumes for a strong talent pipeline. The reality is that quantity…

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