Posts Tagged ‘Business’
The Importance of Follow-Through
Whether you’re learning to swing a golf club, baseball bat or tennis racquet, coaches always emphasize the importance of follow-through. It’s not just hitting the ball that matters, but how you continue your swing once contact is made. The Importance of Follow-Through Whether you’re learning to swing a golf club, baseball bat or tennis racquet, coaches always…
Read MoreWhat Must We Do to ACHIEVE Our Goals?
How many of you garden? Mike and I grow herbs in a garden that we love, but we know that to ACHIEVE the best results, we have to consistently tend it by taking care of the basics – watering, weeding, and pruning. Having a successful business requires much of the same consistent work as gardening.…
Read MoreBe SMART About Creating and Achieving Your Goals – part 2
Once you have created your SMART goals, here are a few essential tips to achieving your SMART goals. Write your goals; don’t just store them in your mind. A goal is not a goal until you write it or type it. Capture each goal on paper or on the computer screen. Post the goals in…
Read MoreIt’s time to GROW
As we continue the focus on our motto, LEARN, GROW, ACHIEVE and PROSPER, we are going to focus on the second word – GROW. The definition of GROW is to become better or improved in some way, or to become more developed and mature. “Growth is the great separator between those who succeed and those…
Read MoreLearning by Effectively Listening
With organizations and individuals so fervently focused on the bottom line, it’s easy to ignore the softer skills, such as listening well. “All that touchy-feeling stuff is a waste of my time,” you might say or think. On the contrary! A focus on listening can lead to more effective teamwork, higher productivity, fewer conflicts and…
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