They Can Be Learned
While tact is mainly a skill it is also an attitude. While empathy is mainly an attitude it is also a skill. Fortunately, both can be learned.
How Do You Know Your Business Is Successful?
In a recent post I mentioned that — when asked by young, would-be entrepreneurs what type of business they should go into in order to be successful — I suggest they do something they love to do…which is also marketable. While the famous saying, “Do what you love and the money will follow” is very…
A Year of Success
Today’s post, rather than the usual article, is the unveiling of a program that has been over a half year, many conference calls, lots of writing/editing, and video in the making. It’s called, “A Year of Success” and I’m honored to partner with three people for whom I have a ton of respect and admiration:…
Chris Brogan’s Success. Neither Magical…Nor Overnight
Chris Brogan is an online icon. A hugely popular blogger with an enormous following on Social Media platforms such as Twitter and Google +, he has bestselling books and commands huge speaking fees. Yes, Chris does well. Many think he was an “overnight success.” Far from it. More like one step at a time, based…
I’m Going To Write That Down
As I was leaving Dunkin’ Donuts yesterday after my usual Sunday morning two hours of coffee, donuts (just two) and reading, I held the door for a woman who was walking in, smiled at her and said hello. “How do you do it?” she asked. “You’re always smiling. Always so happy. How can that be?”…
Bob, I Think She Just Needs To Be Listened To
In a recent post we looked at the importance of listening. Just listening; not problem-solving. While there are times that proactively helping someone solve a problem is very legitimate, paradoxically, not trying to solve a problem is often the best way to have it solved. By simply listening (allowing the other person to be heard)…
Emotional Posture – A Great State In Which To Live
Emotional “posture” is that great “state” where, while you might prefer a certain result, you are not “emotionally attached” to it. You care…but not that much. Sure, you’d prefer your desired result to take place and — if it does — that’s terrific! However, your personal happiness, joy and peace of mind is in no…
Lead By Greatness – An Interview with David Lapin
Okay, no secret; I love to read. And love to read books on Leadership. Seems that lately there are more and more that are just sooooo good. Such is the case with the one I’m currently reading, entitled, Lead By Greatness: How Character Can Power Your Success, by David Lapin. I love this book! The…
Don’t Eat The Marshmallow … Yet!
How big a role does self-discipline, the ability to delay gratification, play in one’s success? And, how early in a person’s life can we forecast their inclination to such? A famous study at Stanford University in 1972 by psychologist, Walter Mischel, apparently discovered this very key link and how to quantify it. My friend, Dr.…
Developing Confidence – A Brief Chat With Mark Sanborn
It’s no surprise that those with the most confidence are the most successful in the most important areas of life. After all, how can we expect to be successful…if we don’t expect to be successful? But, how does one without the sort of natural confidence we see in some (really, relatively few) people, build their…
