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The Un-Newsletter

February 9, 2010

I fought the idea of doing a newsletter for a long time. I hate newsletters. They are typically high on self-promotion and low on value, so I usually delete them before I open them. I don’t have time to read them, I don’t want to read them and I did not want to be hypocritical [...]

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And You Will Tell Them Yes

February 8, 2010

All your life you are told the things you cannot do.
All your life they will say you’re not GOOD ENOUGH
or STRONG ENOUGH or TALENTED ENOUGH.
They’ll say you’re the wrong height or the wrong weight
or the wrong type to play this or BE THIS or achieve this.

They will tell you no, [...]

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You Be The Coach For Referral Fees

January 11, 2010

I was at a networking event and one of my friends (a small business owner) said:
“Someone referred a client to me and they are asking for a 20% referral fee. I don’t charge for referrals. If you’re someone I know and I believe you will do a good job, I’m going to refer business to [...]

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Purple Cow Prospecting

December 14, 2009

In case you have not read “Purple Cow” by Seth Godin, go get it – today. It’s about being remarkable, how to exceptionally market yourself, your products and your services. The idea is that in a field full of cows, if you’re purple, you’re going to stand out.
Long-term business success requires more than purple cow [...]

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I’m OK, You’re OK: Social Media Self-Esteem

November 16, 2009

Just when we thought we’d found our place in the business world and our community and gotten comfortable in our own skin, along came Social Media.
Suddenly, it’s time for a high-school flashback. Instead of worrying about making the cheerleader squad or debate team, we’re obsessing over follower and friend counts. Rather than worry if we’re [...]

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Please Dont Like Me

September 17, 2009

This is one of my favorite scenes from the movie “Ocean’s Eleven.” This is where Rusty (played by Brad Pitt) is instructing the newbie Linus (Matt Damon) how to con the casino owner.

Ever felt that way?
Just like Rusty, well-meaning people in your life will tell you what you need to do to be successful. “Do [...]

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Walt Disney And Leadership Filters

August 20, 2009

August 18, 2009 – Day 2
What would your cup of joe taste like without a coffee filter? Filters on camera lenses create astounding camera effects. There are filters that do really important jobs: water filters, chemical filters and even nuclear filters that provide ventilation for flammable gas mixtures in nuclear waste containers. Filters do good [...]

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Magical Business Results From Disney

August 16, 2009

August 16, 2009 – 10:30 am
I am on my way to Disney for the Disney Institute 5-day program “Disney’s Approach to Business Excellence.” This is the first in a series of blog posts about my experiences and I hope to bring you an insider’s peek into what makes Disney so great and how you can [...]

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