March 13, 2019
Lin O’Neill, founder of O’Neill Enterprises and business educator, was recently recognized by D CEO as one of the 2019 and 2020 Dallas 500. Lin is […]
March 29, 2017
Ever had that recurring nightmare where you’re running as fast as you can, but you aren’t going anywhere? Processes in your organization can work like this, […]
March 7, 2017
Praise is among the most powerful ways we communicate. It can be a true motivator. Effective praise can lead to positive performance. Likewise, poor praise techniques […]
February 15, 2017
Employees get burnt out sometimes. What can you do as a manager? Make conversations count. Go beyond the basic step of assigning a task. Recognize employees’ […]
January 26, 2017
When you hear the word “job,” does it bring up feelings of dread, obligation, or boredom? All of the above? Well, maybe you’re in the wrong […]
January 4, 2017
As a company, how can you expect to get leads if you don’t know who you’re going after? Imagine an archer. She sets her arrow, breathes deeply, […]
December 15, 2016
The best advice I’ve ever received was this: Never let a conversation go where you don’t mention your business or what you do. If you let […]
November 29, 2016
Everyone has off days. You find yourself dazed at work, your mind spacing out or your eyelids drooping. Maybe you can’t seem to concentrate or you […]
November 8, 2016
We need to delete, erase, and otherwise eliminate the word “just.” Don’t qualify your statement by using the word. “I just think that…” “She just does […]
October 17, 2016
Much has been said about the pressures of “making a good first impression.” We treat our first meetings with others with care, attention, and conscientiousness. So […]
September 28, 2016
Before you go to your boss with a problem, have a solution. And before you present that solution, make sure it’s measurable. Your clients and your […]
September 8, 2016
Recently I was introduced to a young woman in a sales training program. About half an hour after our introduction, she walked up to me and […]
September 16, 2013
All decisions are strategic. Whether or not they “line up” to produce desired results and vision realization…that’s the real question. An often seen Strategic Planning mistake […]
September 17, 2013
Teams are the heart and soul of our organizations. When teams do not function to their maximum potential, it costs your organization in lost profitability from […]
September 17, 2013
Just about every organization has high maintenance employees. You know them as employees who require special levels of attention and time. They like to debate every […]
August 23, 2016
Ever sat through a terrible movie? You know it’s bad and a complete waste of your time, but still you sit there… just hoping it gets […]