No matter how much you plan and prepare, things can still go wrong.
It can be easy to become 'friends' or 'connected' with someone in a digital world, but it requires thought and strategy to convert social media connections into rewarding business relationships.
One of the most powerful networking practices is to provide immediate value to a new connection. This means the moment you identify a way to help someone, take action.
I have learned that champions aren't just born; champions can be made when they embrace and commit to life-changing positive habits.
Effective networking isn't a result of luck - it requires hard work and persistence.
The road to profits is paved with unfair advantages.
I'm a big fan of intention. That's because I have learned first-hand the power of setting my intention on my goal and making all decisions based off of that intention.
When it comes to nurturing professional relationships and developing a community, LinkedIn is one of the best resources.
Staying consistent with positive habits can be a challenge.
Online leadership is about leveraging digital platforms such as blogs, YouTube, Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and other networks to build a loyal following of people who want to learn more about and benefit from your experiences and expertise.
Each day, we have the opportunity to learn something new, apologize for our mistakes, and become better.
Just like football, business is a game of inches, where the smallest advancement or advantage can mean the difference between winning and losing.
I often speak publicly, and when I do, I also get to listen to other presenters. The most memorable are the ones that hit an emotional chord with a tight story and a punch line. No fluff. Keep it creative and concise. Greatness exists in quality, not quantity.
Leaders are focused on using their vision and courage to do great things. This means challenging the way things are done and then sharing the journey with others.
It doesn't take a lot of research to realize that the human eye is drawn to attractive things. So the better looking your LinkedIn profile is - meaning professional and complete - the more qualified you'll appear to your audience and the more interested people will be to check out your site.
When it comes to building your business and developing a powerful network, you'll want to develop a reputation as someone who highlights others. Not only does this give credit where credit is due, it also communicates that you're secure with your success and have the ability to promote others in your industry.
Chasing profits and building a long-term profit model are two different things.
You may confuse a lot of people when going against the grain of conventional thinking, and that's perfectly okay. As an entrepreneur, standing up for your vision to your family and friends might possibly be the best practice you will get for the life that awaits you.