We’re always talking about boundaries. How to set them. How to think outside of them. How to break them. So which is it? Set them or smash them? It’s both. Setting boundaries is key to getting more done. When you know who you are, and what needs doing, you can focus. And that means saying no to the wrong opportunities, clients, relationships that don’t serve your … [Read more...]
Say No…But Try it This Way
As a business owner, or even just a busy executive or changemaker, the best skill you can master is prioritization. Since you can’t clone yourself and you do need to sleep (and perhaps see your spouse every once in a while), the art of saying no is a powerful tool in your arsenal. Work and life are all about choices. You can say yes to more of the right things–the right projects, clients, … [Read more...]
Collaborating to Survive…and Thrive
Whoa, these are some crazy times. With the global spread of Coronavirus and most business (and personal lives) at a standstill, what’s an entrepreneur to do to keep her business going to weather to storm? This blog post was originally going to be about when to collaborate from an “outsourcing” point of view. Collaborating to ensure you don’t try to do all the things … [Read more...]
How to Become a Better Connector
It’s time to go beyond networking and start connecting. Being a good connector reaps endless benefits for your business and life. Knowing the right people gets you jobs faster, scores you more clients, boosts your visibility, increases your acumen and skills, and shapes your ideas. It is also great for your health and enjoyment in your career. But how do you become a good connector if you think … [Read more...]
How to Be a Classy Competitor
When the world is too much for me and politics, current events, work or just plain mean people are getting me down, I seek peace and joy in baking. Well, not literally. I mean The Great British Baking Show. It was once called The Great British Bake Off but a trademark issue with Pillsbury forced it to change names when it came over from the UK to the States. Perhaps you’ve caught a bit of … [Read more...]
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