I used to teach business ethics. One important concept my students learned was that of “likeability.” It deals with human nature. Likeability deals with the fact that when you like someone, no matter what they do, there’s a high probability that you agree with whatever that person does.
“Destiny is not a matter of chance, it is a matter of choice; it is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved.” -William Jennings Bryan It’s an assumption that business owners are filled to the brim with confidence. The truth is that business owners, just like everyone else, …
The fear of public speaking is one of the top fears that people have. Statistics show that over 41% of people have some level of fear or anxiety with regards to speaking in front of an audience. This fear often manifests as excessive sweating, sweaty palms, increased heart rates, blanking out (memory loss), nausea and …
Women in business need confidence in order to succeed. Having a strong level of confidence means living a healthier, better leadership life. Here are 7 confidence building ideas for women in business and leadership. 1. Recognize Your Unique Talents. Having unique talents can mean being and feeling different from other people. For instance, you might …
A great way to promote your business is to become an expert locally. Becoming a local expert in your field of expertise will boost your business in ways that you cannot imagine. It doesn’t matter whether you have an online business or a bricks and mortar business; being seen as a local go-to expert will …
The best way to keep a business fresh and to continue to attract customers is to provide the occasional new product or service. This can be a tricky process because in addition to an abundance of logistics and management, there’s also the need to create something that will be well received. A successful launch then …
Values are those life characteristics that really matter to you. They are the deep seated ideas and beliefs that cause you to act as you do and to pursue the goals that you pursue, consciously or unconsciously. The secret to working consciously is to be able to identify your true values. The core values of …
