Don't allow people to suck up all your time with their questions or problems. Learn to say 'no' more often.
As a business owner, leadership is more than just telling others what to do. Leadership is about the investment we make into others and the responsibilities we accept for being the voice and direction that others count on.
People can see themselves in a story much easier than they can see themselves in a hypothetical situation that a brand might present to them. So telling stories to build a relationship with your audience is usually far more effective than other methods of marketing or publicity.
Instead of telling a story about how great your brand is, try telling a story that shows you completely understand and empathize with your customer and their life.
When I started my podcast, 'The School of Greatness,' one of the top three people I wanted to get on the show was Tony Robbins.
One of my favorite things about being the host of 'The School of Greatness' is that I get to learn from the best minds in the world about stuff I am fascinated by.
If you can't be present when the time comes, then you may miss the opportunity.
Every successful sports season I had included detailed daily itineraries. We received one in the morning and one before practice, and they set us up to win.
It took a lot of time and constant feedback to realize what wasn't working in my life, and it will be an ongoing journey until the day I die.
Having a story is what people connect with, but the story alone doesn't allow you to achieve greatness and results. It's the day-to-day consistency of providing value to your audience.
We all know a lot about something. We all have a passion about something.
Social media is not the place to work out your problems with people.
Unfortunately, the higher you climb in social media, the more people will want to throw stones at you. But don't retaliate publicly.
As funny as some photos can be, think twice about allowing yourself to be tagged in questionable photos.
The more content you share, the more opportunity people have to see it and engage with it.
Among the social networks, LinkedIn can be one of the most useful when it comes to cultivating critical, lucrative business opportunities, since it has a high concentration of business decision makers.
The ability to network successfully can be one of the greatest assets in business. It allows some people to find incredible opportunities, while others just watch from the sidelines.
What's your routine after attending a networking event or meal? If your answer is, 'I go home,' you're probably going to miss out on opportunities.
If something catches your attention, it's probably going to catch the attention of others, too.
Becoming an authority in your industry can be a great way to promote your business and help you better serve your clients.
