The 3 Pillars of Business Success When doing the strategic planning for your business, it helps to be aware of the 3 primary “pillars” that need to be executed successfully for your business to thrive: Visibility, Connection, and Fulfillment. If you think in terms of these 3 themes, you will simplify your planning, focus your […]
Business differentiation is one of those ethereal concepts that remains elusive to most business owners. We already know that differentiation is both necessary and doable, and yet, try as we might, we still struggle to achieve it. Seeing examples of other success stories, many entrepreneurs have tried to improve, replicate and/or duplicate, racing to be […]
I haven’t done the Grouse Grind since last summer … and before that, I hadn’t done it in about 15 years. So, last year when I decided (reluctantly, I have to admit!) to give it a go, I was truly happy to get to the top in a respectable time. When I tackled it again […]
If you’re a serious Networker, Vancouver is the place to be! Every day, lots of people are meeting lots of people and many new relationships are being forged. And, although this appears to be working, I find myself wondering … is it really working? I recently stumbled across an article that made me question the effect […]
We’ve all been there. You know, that networking event where you came away wondering why you went. Sometimes is really is better to stay home. Networking takes your time and money away from alternatives, so whenever possible, give careful consideration to how you’re in the game and what return you are expecting from your investment. […]
Online information and advice is abundant. Relevant, valuable content is now so easily accessible, it’s literally at the tip of our fingers. And yet it remains that some of our most meaningful learnings come from our human experiences and personal connections. As such, I want to share with you a few keys ideas that resonated […]
Action gets results, but clarity creates success. Have you ever been so busy that you haven’t had time to think? Do you take the approach that, as long as you’re moving, something good will happen? If so, you’re not alone. We are an action-oriented culture. We embrace and idolize busy schedules, we actively seek out […]
According to the online Dictionary, “Success” (noun) is defined as: 1. achievement of intention 2. attainment of fame, wealth, or power 3. something that turns out well 4. somebody successful Although the definition is clear, it leaves much to the imagination for how that outcome is to be accomplished. And therein lies one of the fundamental […]
Over the last several weeks, I have been to several different events both online and IRL (in real life), and have been thrilled by the increasing exploration and development of the “Open” concept in human interactions. I’m sure that this is not news to you. There is no doubt a growing global trend towards 4 […]
Professional services businesses experience similar challenges to most businesses, but there is one issue that they must confront more than most. First, professional services is an industry where expertise is easily accessed and provided by a large group of competitors of all shapes and sizes. Many businesses have this same challenge. The big burning issue […]
What gets you out of bed in the morning? Entrepreneurs are a motivated lot! We have big dreams, aspirations and plans and every single one of us has been motivated enough to harness inner strength, take a leap of faith and embark on the tenuous and scary journey of the entrepreneur to realize them. […]
