For years businesses worked hard to beef up their security systems in order to protect employees and information. Today a shift in leadership among various types of businesses has resulted in the issue of trust management coming to the forefront. While some people think this is an absolutely crazy idea, it really seems to be...Read More

I went to a networking event the other day where the meeting leader said, “We’re going to skip doing the 30-second introductions today because mineís so bad and it doesnít work that it nauseates me.” I thought to myself, WOW! I’d skip the next networking meeting until Iíd worked out a new introduction. Do you...Read More

One of the primary reasons people get into this business is because they want to earn some serious cash. With dreams of stardom and hopes of owning the Mercedes and the million dollar home, they set off in pursuit of getting highly paid gigs only to get knocked down by rejection after rejection. After doing...Read More

If you are considering mentoring a younger person, here are some things to think about. Make sure that mentoring is for you. Most effective mentors truly, deeply enjoy helping younger people grow and develop. Make sure you’re likely to enjoy the process before you take it on. Make sure you have the time and flexibility....Read More

Your body movement during your presentation has the ability to strengthen the impact of your message or it can seriously be a distraction. One of your goals as a speaker is to look so natural with your movements and with what you say that no one even notices that you are using intonation and inflection...Read More

Strong, positive teamwork is defined by a leader who has a vision and the ability to inspire his or her team to work toward the realisation of that vision. The leader is not threatened in the least by the expertise and diversity of his or her team. Rather, a good team leader engages his or...Read More

Have you ever had someone get right up in your face when they are talking to you? So close in fact that a letter “S’ results in an unwanted shower? Often when we are out networking, we find ourselves in a loud environment as people try to talk louder to be heard over people trying...Read More

All professional speakers will need a promotional kit in order to market themselves effectively and obtain more and higher paying jobs. Speakers fail to achieve the desired incomes because they fail to properly market their skills and talents. No more failure! Reach the income you’ve heard and dreamt about by using a promotional kit! Speaker...Read More

The first time I meet a leader to decide if we should work together, I invariably ask one question. The answer to that question gives me an idea of whether we’ll have a productive relationship. The answer also tells me how the career of that leader might turn out. I ask, “Are you satisfied with...Read More

Effective business networking is the bringing together of like minded individuals who, through relationship building, become walking, talking advertisements for one another. Keep in mind that networking is about being bona fide, building trust, and seeing how your relationship can genuinely help others. 1. Always figure out before you even walk into a room, what...Read More