You shift directions. You sharpen your messaging. You outgrow things that used to fit perfectly. All of that is normal. Healthy, even. But in the process of adapting and evolving, we can fall into the trap of treating every change as a reinvention. 🔹 A slightly tweaked service? Suddenly it’s a signature method. 🔹 A new logo or […]
Photo by Ivan Samkov 3 Mindset Changes to Spark Workplace Creativity and Innovation When you think about creativity, your mind naturally turns towards creative pursuits like storytelling, painting, or making music. But it’s so much more than that! Creativity is a mindset. It’s about seeing possibilities, thinking beyond the norms, and coming up with fresh ideas and perspectives. […]
Let’s Talk About Procrastination’s Evil Cousin: PREcrastination We all know about procrastination, but no one talks about its equally disruptive cousin, PREcrastination. Precrastination is about rushing to get things done quickly, even when your hastiness is unnecessary and may have negative consequences. Do any of these situations feel familiar to you? If you were nodding your head […]
Dear Entrepreneurs: Here’s How to Take 24+ Days Off Without Falling Behind Truth bomb: The vacation game is rigged against busy entrepreneurs. The traditional 2-week vacation is designed for folks with 9-to-5 jobs. It’s a round hole – and we’re square pegs. For years, I struggled with the madness of trying to take 14 consecutive days […]
The Aha! Moment When I Stopped Chasing MORE And Started Aiming For LESS For most of my adult life, I wanted MORE. I’m not greedy – I just grew up associating better with more. And I suspect that this mindset is commonplace. Do these thoughts sound familiar to you? There’s nothing wrong with any of these thoughts. But […]
5 Timeless Ways To Make Customers Happy (And Keep Them Happy) Customer service strategies must take many factors into consideration, including things like what you’re selling, who your clients are, and the practicalities of your sales and marketing processes. That said, there’s a fundamental command that applies to every single business: make the customer happy. […]
Social media is an insatiable beast. No matter how much time and effort you put into it, there will always be new platforms to explore, new formats to master, and new algorithms to navigate. As an entrepreneur, business consultant, and author, I’ve used social media for many years. I’ve built a strong presence on […]
“Using gender-neutral language isn’t about being politically correct, it’s just about being correct.” ― Alok Vaid-Menon Gender neutral language and pronouns aren’t new or complicated. They’re mostly commonplace words and expressions we’re all familiar with. And when you use inclusive terms, you demonstrate respect for everyone in your workplace. Making small tweaks to how you communicate has the power […]
Question: What’s the first thing you do when you have a happy moment at work? If the word “nothing” just popped into your head, you need to get a happiness jar! It’s exactly what the name implies – a jar that collects happiness. Keeping a happiness jar is not going to revolutionize your […]
