In early January, I shared my 2011 lifestyle plan. It's time to update you, even though the news is not so great at the moment. Just like in business, sometimes life plans don't always come off according to the plan. As a quick refresher: I lost five pounds in December and managed to lose another … [Read more...]
Security is a myth
Just the other day, I saw two friends conversing on Twitter about taking the risk of leaving a corporate job to go out on their own. One of them said she wished she'd done it when she was 22 and was less adverse to risk. My first solo flight in business was at the age of 23. It lasted almost two … [Read more...]
How minor adjustments make you more productive
Sometimes your life requires big adjustments to move you forward toward a productive and fruitful life. This is the case with addictive substances and behaviors. If you are addicted, then the only real answer is to quit. That often requires a commitment to change and the support structure necessary … [Read more...]
Accountability Circles
Want to stay out of trouble? Of course you do. More success comes your way when you are staying out of trouble. Besides, you wouldn't be reading this blog is you didn't want to be more successful. Well here's a way to improve your success. Create Accountability Circles In six tips for the traveling … [Read more...]
How a peer group will help double your business
Author's note: Parts of this post were published over at Kitchen Table Companies as a Success Story. The "What I wish we'd had" section below reveals the secret sauce I've stumbled upon over the last couple years - this one is a freebie my friends, enjoy it. Then one day you wake up and realize … [Read more...]
I thought I missed my prime
I thought I missed my prime until I realized I was smack dab in the middle of it. I've survived my mid-life crises, at least the first couple and am ready to roll. I know more than I've ever known. I've always tried to focus on what to do with the tools so that my knowledge remains relevant and … [Read more...]
Why Strategy Matters
Strategy is the third of my three words for 2011. Previously, I've written in greater depth about both customers and content. Strategy is developed by listening to customers and understanding where the pain points are in their business. Then, we create solutions that fix or remove altogether those … [Read more...]
Building Successful Teams
Hi, my name is Jim and when I managed to get out of my own way I started building teams doing some pretty amazing work. Isn't that often the case in life - when we figure out how to make everything not about us - success follows? Successful teams are like successful marriages, they stand independent … [Read more...]
Mentors
Mentors provide the inspirations and guidance to elevate you to a higher level of success than you might even think you are capable of achieving; at least that's been my experience. Formal and Informal Mentors Formal mentors are normally folks with or for whom you work. Formal mentors are great … [Read more...]
The power of planning
Over the last year, I have become a planner. Sure, I still find myself working close to deadlines, but not nearly as often as in the past. I believe the writing I have done on this blog in the last year is a key to my transformation into a planner. The power of planning posts Writing the The Help … [Read more...]
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