Leadership

9 Habits of People Who Build Extraordinary Relationships

The most extraordinary professional relationships are built by ordinary actions like these.Professional success is important to everyone, but still, success in business and in life means different things to different people--as well it should.But one fact is universal: Real success, the kind that exists on multiple levels, is impossible without building great relationships. Real success is impossible...read more

 

8 Things You Should Not Do Every Day

 

It's for your own good. Cut these things out of your day and you'll see gains in productivity--not to mention happiness.Rob Warde/FlickrIf you get decent value from making to-do lists, you'll get huge returns--in productivity, in improved relationships, and in your personal well-being--from adding these items to your not to-do list:Every day, make the commitment not to:1. Check my phone...read more

7 Things to Start Saying

 

1. “YES!”Entrepreneur Richard Branson claims that making a conscious decision to say “yes” to more things is one of his secrets for success. Next time your natural instinct is to say no, try saying yes instead. Open your mind to a whole new world of possibilities and watch as your life suddenly becomes much more interesting.2. “I’m lucky / grateful…”It’s been proven...read more

 

7 Things to Avoid Saying

 

1. “I can’t…”“Can’t” is a debilitating word that puts up a barrier between you and your goals—it’s like you’ve almost failed before you’ve begun. Someone very wise once said to me that there’s no such word as “can’t”. That’s a great way to look at things; give yourself a chance for success by ditching the word completely.2. “I’ll try”Have you ever “tried” to stand up. Try it now. Try to stand up....read more

 

7 Steps to Career Success

Do you truly love your job? Is it as fulfilling as it could be?If you were able to say a resounding YES in response to both questions, congratulations! You have achieved true career success.If your answer to one or both questions wasn't all that positive, I hope you realize that job fulfillment is possible. In fact, it might be closer than you realize.These seven tips offer a good...read more

 

10 Networking Blunders That Cost You Sales 

Networking effectively can have a dramatic impact on your sales - providing it is done correctly. Avoid these fatal networking mistakes and improve your results.Networking is a critical skill; after all, the more people you connect with the more sales opportunities you create. However, many business people make a variety of mistakes that prevent them from maximising the power..read more