(Originally published in Business Fraser Valley, March, 2011) Is your success based on hitting home runs or grinding your way around the bases? Are you Hank Aaron or Cal Ripken? The glory goes to those who swing for the fences. We root for the big play, the Hail Mary pass, the go-for-the-gusto player. We are…
(Originally published in Business Fraser Valley, September, 2010) One of my greatest career moments was followed within 48 hours by one of the lowest. I started my career as an order desk clerk for a food company. I was easily thrilled in those days. Having my own desk and telephone seemed like a major achievement….
(Originally published in Business Fraser Valley, August, 2010) The first coach I recall meeting in person was a very positive, rah, rah young woman who thought anyone could do anything. She was very successful. She had a long, prestigious client list, she’d won awards for public speaking and her enthusiasm was contagious. She was a…
(Originally published in Business Fraser Valley, July, 2010) I was a nerd at a time when nerds were just nerds, not future billionaires. I wanted to be one of the cool kids so I emulated kids I thought were cool. Of course, it didn’t work. Everyone saw me as a nerd trying to be cool….
“I couldn’t wait for success… so I went ahead without it.” Jonathan Winters Taking action, being bold, having gumption is usually necessary for success. Placing an ad and waiting for the phone to ring is seldom an effective marketing program. We need to go out and get business. Jim had an unstoppable zeal for finding…