In addition to using online calendars with your team, you’ll likely have to use some sort of project management system to communicate and assign tasks. This allows you to stop cluttering each other’s inboxes, get organized and get work done. The good news is you can use online calendars to plan ahead, set deadlines and […]
An issue that keeps coming up for several of my students lately is having better communication with clients. The fact of the matter is that in business you need to learn how to communicate effectively. Otherwise, things can get messy. I personally think there’s an advantage to business communication. In our culture, it’s generally understood […]
We’ve all had one of those days when you’re putting out fires from the moment you walk into the office. The inbox is overflowing with demands, someone can’t meet a deadline and you already have a packed day ahead of you. As frustrating as it is, it’s just life. There will be some days in […]
I recently got invited to a business retreat that is taking place later this year. While I’ve always attended conferences, business retreats are new for me. However, I now make it a point to attend one at least once a year. The problem is you need to make the time for one. Business retreats are […]
Have a mastermind or thinking of getting one? A mastermind group often consists of a close-knit group of people generally with a common interest uniting them. The group meets regularly to discuss goals, ideas, plans and commit to supporting each other’s efforts and success. If you’re looking to launch or grow a business venture, a […]
As a business coach, a lot of what I do is helping people with sales meetings. After all, if they don’t know how to sell, then they can’t make money. I know that may be hard for some of you to hear, but it’s the truth. That being said, I’ve come to notice how some […]
Part of running a business is knowing how to organize your time. This includes moments when you are extremely busy and also moments when you’re not so busy. One of the things that throw people off is when meetings get canceled. Suddenly they find themselves with an extra hour or two and don’t know what […]
With the explosion of written communication through email, text messaging, social media and other messaging apps, there’s no surprise why millennials hate picking up the phone and making an old school phone call. That being said, you need to get over your fear of the phone. Written communication allows us to participate in conversations at […]
In a culture that really values output, we often find ourselves looking for the best productivity hacks. After all, the more productive we are the more we can get done, and the more we can get done the more money we make. I’ve tested several productivity hacks throughout the years. Some worked while others were […]
Team meetings play a traditional and sometimes obligatory role in office culture, but that doesn’t mean team meetings always count. On the contrary, a recent Harris poll revealed that 46 percent of employees would prefer to do anything else other than sit in a status meeting. Seventeen percent said they would rather watch paint dry. Yikes. Transforming […]
