Everything under the sun grows and changes, and human beings are no exception. Unfortunately, getting stuck in ruts and hitting plateaus are also part of the deal. There are a number of reasons plateaus occur, but the 1# culprit would have to be the lure of The Comfort Zone. The Comfort Zone is a trickster–it […]
At one of my recent speaking engagements on time-saving strategies, I found myself (ironically) spending WAY too much time offering every possible tip, technique, strategy, and system known to man, when an audience member thankfully interrupted me with a question that cut to the chase: “Chris, what are the top 5 strategies YOU employ on a regular basis […]
A good friend of mine once told me, “You better get to the point quickly or you’re gonna lose me.” This article has to do with creating a personal brand that will quickly attract the right clients and business associates by utilizing essential elements from your OWN life that larger companies couldn’t possibly use. When it […]
Can you remember a time you were fired up about taking on a huge project, and then ran out of gas long before you hit the target? Maybe you had a desire to double your income, or perhaps to expand your company to multiple locations. These goals all began with a great deal of motivation, but […]
I admit it. I can’t stand people who text in social settings. I especially get irritated when I see a group of people sitting together, and no one looks up because their faces are 12 inches away from a 5-inch screen. I see this as a symptom of a culture becoming more and more emotionally […]
Over the past few months, working with some of my business owner clients, I noticed a particular phrase popping up in various conversations: “What I really want next is _______________.” Inevitably the blank would be filled in with an arbitrary dollar amount, or more widespread fame, or recognition for an accomplishment. One day, however, a young business owner of 32, […]
Heated conversations are practically an everyday occurrence– something as simple as a discrepancy over a payment, a customer dissatisfied with a recent purchase, or a single, misplaced word unwittingly uttered by a loved one. How we interact in these situations will greatly influence the outcome. For starters, it will be helpful to clarify the difference between REACTING and RESPONDING. Reacting to something you […]
One’s mindset and thoughts are interrelated, and they have an enormous impact on your overall outlook, and consequently, on your actions. Your perception of how things used to be or how they will be in the future also has the power to influence the way you evaluate your progress NOW. I recently had a conversation with a client who was […]
Last week I wrote an article on how to explore what makes your business different. I also posed a question: Once you clearly identify what makes you unique, how do you get more perfect-fit clients to naturally gravitate towards you without having to chase them? Here are 3 unexpected ways to get more perfect-fit […]
For months, you’ve been working hard for the opportunity to get in front of a big, prospective client–the CEO of #itsabigdeal.com. You’ve loaded your company’s YouTube videos onto your tablet, you’ve got the high-gloss brochures tucked into your briefcase for easy access, you’ve been rehearsing and honing your spiel at every spare moment, and the […]
