Archive for August 2022
The Elevator Pitch: Ten Seconds That Can Be The Difference Between Success And Failure
Have you ever run into a famous musician or actor in public, someone you have always wanted to meet, but when you got that opportunity you completely froze? The rush of adrenaline, combined with a moment of fear, completely paralyzed your senses and you simply couldn’t say a word? And the minute that person is…
Read MoreThe Elevator Pitch – You Should Be Ready. Are You Ready?
Ah, “The Elevator Pitch”. We have all heard of it. We all would agree how important it is … all nodding approval of the idea. And then, when asked to deliver it – it comes out like we’ve almost never delivered the same one before. Add to that, meeting someone that you’ve always wanted to…
Read MoreMillennials Have Become Largest Generation
Baby Boomer business owners are working more closely with Millennials all the time. From Time Magazine, “Millennials: Don’t Call Us Millennials!” “It’s not hard to understand why some Millennials might want to distance themselves from an identity that has often been equated with being self-absorbed, whiny and spoiled.” What they do want to know, is…
Read MoreIs There A Right Type Of Mentor?
We all like the idea of having a mentor. Thing is, there isn’t a “right” type of mentor or a “right” way to mentor. I’ve had many mentors in my career. One helped me understand mechanical refrigeration principles. Another helped me understand the other side of business – financials, collections, and troubleshooting. Another helped me understand Human Resources – the…
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