In my days as vice president of marketing at several technology companies, I distinctly remember how difficult it was for my team of marketing professionals to command the respect of the salespeople in the company. No matter how much product knowledge we had, that wasn’t enough. We were finally successful in doing so, but only […] The post Why you
We’re heading into the holiday season, and it’s a great time to take advantage of the extra time you might have, whether it’s some days off work or travel time to see family and friends. Below is the list of books that Tony recommends you pick up to feed your mind – and maybe your soul, too. MY TOP 6
New Year’s Eve is a time when we look forward to the year ahead and think about what we want, who we want to become, and then set goals to achieve our outcomes. But it’s also a time when we must celebrate the success that we’ve had during that year. Why? Because as Tony says, “You can only build on
To-do lists can make you feel like you’re being productive without actually accomplishing anything. Tony Robbins and his team believe that instead of taking time out of your day to create and worry over a to-do list, you should turn to a more effective system for time management. The best way to do this is by integrating a Rapid Planning
Social networks are a great place to share content, to interact with others, to listen in on what’s happening, and yes, if approached carefully, social networks can also be a way to get the word out about you and your business. However, as I review individuals’ business-related social streams, I find way too much selling going on. Too many companies
We’re continuing our exploration of metaprograms, the filters through which we communicate and influence others. In earlier posts in this series, we looked at how to determine: if someone is moving toward or away from things whether they have an internal or external frame of reference how a person sorts themselves in relation to other people if they are a
There are so many things you want to get done, but there are only 24 hours in a day. Despite this limitation, some people are able to accomplish a lot in their daily routine, while others get burnt out by the stress of completing everything they think they should be accomplishing. Most likely there are activities or goals you’d like
When you travel to another country for business, you’ve probably done some research about the cultural norms. You know the answers to what’s expected when you meet someone new, if there are specific gifting customs, or even how quickly you’ll get to talking about the issue at hand. But even in our rapidly globalizing world, there’s still plenty of regional
To grow your business in today’s on-demand economy, you must provide a client experience that is not just “okay,” but extraordinary. If you’re just satisfying your customers, they’re going to leave you the moment someone else offers them something better. You must create “raving fan” clients by continuously innovating and adding more value than your […] The post Transform your
This article was contributed by special guest Chris Kresser – see full bio below. Did you make a New Year’s resolution this year? How did it turn out? If you’re like most people, you didn’t get very far. In fact, a commonly cited statistic suggests that only 8% of people keep their resolutions. There are […] The post The health