Share what you know, what you have experienced, what you have done before, what you have studied, share freely with others. As long as you are not sharing confidential, private or proprietary information, share what you know in service of helping other people. While many see hoarding information as a chip they may want to cash in at a later …
Hiring? Consider people outside your industry
Hhire for character, train for skills. Also, when growing your team, I think you should consider people outside your industry and here’s why.
Performance speaks for itself
Performance speaks for itself, every single time. Performance will say a lot more about you and your accomplishments over time than any marketing campaign ever could. Having said that, I see value in promotion, marketing and building awareness of your products and services and your own personal capabilities, but please don’t over do it and don’t make promises you can’t …
Work hard and be patient
Patience and gratitude go a long way in life and in business. Way too many of us (at times) express entitlement (irrespective of age) and act in the manner as if someone else owes us something which is ridiculous in most instances. Remember, the world doesn’t owe you anything, if you want something you will need to work for it …
What you focus on today will determine your tomorrow
Focus = future. What you are focusing on today will undoubtedly determine your tomorrow. Your intent, your focus, your actions along with your skills, talent, education and experience will determine your level of success. All of us spend too much time, effort and energy on things that don’t matter in the grand scheme of life and don’t have the expected …
Your ability to anticipate is a major advantage
Anticipation is the key! Well, one of several major keys to progress and success. Your ability to anticipate the needs of your team, your boss, your organization, your industry, clients, partners…your CEO, is crucial to say the least. While it is important to be present in the moment and make progress, it is equally as important to look some 3-5 …
Basic resume tips
For most of us, resume is where the process of change and transition begins. You write it summarizing your experience, contributions, skills and education. It is used as the first point of contact and reference by your prospective employers. While each of our experiences and careers vary each of the resumes could benefit from some fundamental guidelines. Format: keep it …
Time is slipping away
Time is elusive, it can’t be grouped, limited, can’t be controlled…it simply keeps on moving and ticking away whether we like it or not. What we do have control over is what we do with our time and how do we spend it. Audit your life to see if you are spending time on small insignificant things which don’t matter …
How to pitch your project, product or service
Pitching your project, product or service is a necessary step in entering a new market or a segment. It is a necessary skill in getting the word out, in attracting investors and in staying in business in general. Furthermore, during your presentations you should be prepared for all the questions that might and will come your way. You must do …
What is keeping your CEO up at night?
If you want to succeed, grow and advance as most of us do, the conceptual approach is very straight forward and simple. Solve the problems that are keeping your CEO up at night. That’s all! Yes, I know I made that sound very simple and that the execution is generally much more complicated requiring months even years of hard work. …