Performance Tip of the Week – July 13, 2011Whether you are a fan of Star Wars or not, you can’t deny the wisdom packed into the eight simple words uttered by Master Yoda:
“Do or do not. There is no try.”
So often in business, we think that the point is to try —
But the secret to success is not in the trying, it’s in the doing.
Turning Biz Lemons Into Lemonade
Life is never perfect, and no matter how hard you work, you are bound to experience some bad days at the office. Do you allow your entire day to turn sour, or do you find a way to pull yourself out of a slump? The choice is always yours, and often boils down to your perception and attitude.
So when things are going every which way but right, what is your best strategy for turning a lemon of a bad day into refreshing lemonade, and ending your day on a high note?
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When your business is your only “baby” that can be time-consuming enough.
And yet mompreneurs seem to be finding ways to juggle raising new businesses, as well as their families with success. So last week we sought the wisdom of our mompreneur community and asked –
As a mompreneur, what is your best survival tip when your business AND your kids are in diapers at the same time?
Whether still in the midst of the challenge, or several years beyond, these amazing entrepreneurs found ways to make it work. There is some consensus, but there are also some extremely innovative ideas you will find truly inspiring. Continue reading
In an effort to always bring you the latest and greatest information, I am happy to present another installment of our Advisory of Women Entrepreneurs Spotlight interview series.
We designed this series to, not only showcase our community of amazing women entrepreneurs, but to also share their best tips, strategies and insights for wanna-be and established women entrepreneurs. Our mission for this community is to bring an incredible group of women together to inspire, motivate, and support women in business by networking, collaborating, and, in the case of this spotlight series, showing you why they shine so brightly!
This week I am pleased to share my interview with Laura Petrolino, President of Flying Pig Consulting.
Laura is a fantastic resource, and in our interview she shared the important difference between helping people and giving away your time, the benefits of creating a valuable network with your peers, and what your very first step should be prior to launch. Enjoy the video! Continue reading
As I mentioned last week, being an entrepreneur, even when you are just a one-man-or-woman-show does not mean that you have to go it alone — it pays to have a business buddy. In fact, achieving a the level of successful financial, emotional, and intellectual independence is an exercise in dependence.
You were not born knowing everything. Getting to where you are today required you to learn and grow as a person. And much of that process involved the instruction, guidance, and shared wisdom of others.
Mompreneurs’ Best Business Survival Tips
When your business is your only “baby” that can be time-consuming enough. And yet mompreneurs seem to be finding ways to juggle raising new businesses, as well as their families with success. So we’d love to know some of your strategies.
As a mompreneur, what is your best survival tip when your business AND your kids are in diapers at the same time?
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It’s fun to dream big when you are starting a business. For some, their business fulfills the dream beautifully, for others it doesn’t even come close. Either way, entrepreneurs are a persistent breed, who never like to say die, because they take the risk for better or for worse. So last week we asked –
Whether your original business dreams never panned out, or are far better than you even imagined, how have your entrepreneurial experiences made you into a better person personally and professionally?
The responses we received may not be what you expected… Continue reading
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