22 Dec 2011

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Driving a car is a lot like running a business. As the driver, you steer your business away from obstacles and maneuver it through rough roads. Unfortunately, sometimes even the best driver gets lost in the fog or on a new route. When you get lost driving you can rely on a GPS.  When you get lost in your business or simply need some help finding the way to your goal, you can rely on a bu...

08 Dec 2011

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As CEO, you are the brain of your business. You delegate, manage and control the system you have built, but don’t forget that your prospects are the blood of your business; they keep the system going. Success is reliant on how you leverage your skills and abilities to improve your prospects. If you aren’t making developing new prospects and building upon the ones you already have one of ...

25 Nov 2011

5
It's Thanksgiving again, and this year take a little time to remember all the things in your business you have to be thankful for. Consider all your hard work and successes and celebrate them. You deserve it. Remind yourself that your business is where it is today because of you. While rejoicing in all the things you are thankful for, don't forget to also consider the areas where you cou...

10 Nov 2011

5
  Persuasion is an important part of becoming a better communicator and becoming a better communicator is the key to gaining more success. It is defined as the process of enacting a change on another’s beliefs, attitudes or behaviors. Persuasion is about articulation, not manipulation or coercion. A master of persuasion lets others draw conclusions on their own, which creates a go...

28 Oct 2011

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For today’s Growth Coach blog, we are fortunate to have Keith Boudreau as a guest blogger. Keith is a Growth Coach Franchise Owner from the North Shore Boston area and works with business owners, executives, professionals and sales teams to achieve their personal and professional goals. To learn more about Keith please visit: www.growthcoachnorthshore.com/ There are many attributes tha...

14 Oct 2011

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  For today’s Growth Coach blog, we are fortunate to have Glenn Smith as a guest blogger. Glenn Smith is a Growth Coach Franchise Owner from the Houston/Sugar Land Texas area and is a highly regarded business coach, prolific blogger, an accomplished marketer, and has recently been recognized as "The 2011 Coach of the Year" by The Growth Coach System. You can learn more about Glenn...

29 Sep 2011

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There are times when we're faced with adversity that it feels like giving up is the easiest option. No matter how bad things seem, remember, don't ever give up. When you throw in the towel without exhausting every option and possibility, you're selling yourself short.  Use this one man's story of determination to give you renewed hope when things get rough. Jimmy Valvano, the late coach...

15 Sep 2011

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The next power we're going to discuss is the power of passionate attitudes and beliefs. Ask yourself "what motivates me everyday?". Do you have goals and aspirations? Do you really have passion for your work? Success in everything you do is tied to your own passionate attitudes and beliefs. There are so many reasons to be passionate about what you do, let's consider why it's important. ...