Relationships

10 Signs That Your Relationships and Business are in Trouble

Relationships are a crucial part of every business.  In fact, one study suggests that over 80% of a business persons day is spent dealing with people, especially executives and sales people.  It is one thing to be around people but a completely different thing to be in relationship with them.  Take a look at these …

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Flying Kites and Limiting Beliefs

Do you share the same belief I did that kite flying is for summertime sunshine and warmth?  My son, Hunter, is a crazy cool enthusiastic kite kid.  He owns 4 or 5 kites of various sizes and loves to fly them.  He convinced me that we should go fly one of his new kites he …

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Relationship, Reflection, & Change

So recently I had a conversation that shifted my perspective on my business. After that conversation, and from another angle, I was challenged regarding the same subject matter. Then again I was hit with the same subject matter a third time. Have you ever had this happen? If so, what did you do about it? …

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How to Deepen Your Connection with Others

  Today, we’re going to talk about five practices to help you build better relationships and generate the results you want. The five connection practices are: Seek common ground with the person. Really know who they are and engage with them. Know what the intention of the conversation is, and what you want the outcome to be. …

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How Can FORD Improve Your Relationships?

Welcome back, everybody. In today’s post we are talking about the acronym FORD, what it means, and how I use it to connect with people. A lot of people don’t realize that business is a contact sport. It doesn’t matter what position you are in or what kind of business you are in, it truly is a contact …

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The Truth About Accountability

  Accountability means living by choice, rather than living by accident. It’s an opportunity to carve out the future, rather than sit back and see what happens.  Without accountability there are few opportunities for breakthroughs. When you are accountable to your promises, you are your word; thus, your relationship to others (and the whole world) …

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Groundhog Day Rut-Are You In It?

Groundhog day 2012 has arrived.  Will Punxsutawney Phil see his shadow or won’t he?  Does it really matter?  Heck, this “winter” has been so nice to most of us that tomorrow’s results are irrelevant, right? The bigger question I have is DO YOU live the life of Groudhog day?  Do you feel like each day …

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