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6 Tips to Make Sure Your Emails Get Attention

Recently I’ve received a series of emails from a committee I'm on that have been absolutely confounding. They are packed with details and usually include several attachments. They're written with multiple fonts, plus bolding and italics being used with no rhyme or reason to the emphasis. It takes me forever to get through the emails, and, in the end, I’m...
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Extricating Yourself From a Conversation

Contributed by Dr. Marta Adelsman You're at a social event and someone corners you, talking at length about something in which you have no interest. Most hesitation to end conversations like this comes from a belief that 1) you will hurt his/her feelings, and  2) you are responsible for how he/she feels. Rid yourself of the notion that either of...
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It’s coming. Are you ready?

WOW. It’s practically September. And you know what that means… or do you? Let me back up at little. In business, a general rule to follow is that any work you do today to build your business will produce results in 3 months or so. Sometimes sooner, but for those of us who are in business for the long-term, thinking...
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Ask me for a referral. (I mean it!)

I was just on Facebook, messaging a client of mine who is making earrings for me. Emily’s got an awesome program where she makes custom earrings every quarter for you based on your style preferences. And it’s SO freaking affordable. Check it out. So back to the topic (talk about getting distracted by bright shiny objects…) – we finished up...
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Wildly Different, Strangely the Same

Just about everyone I talk to is worried about money. Some people don’t know how they’re going to pay the rent this month, while others have thousands upon thousands in the bank. Some are on the verge of bankruptcy and others have residual income to the tune of $7K per month rolling in. Some have spouses with great incomes, others...
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Your heart will melt (and break)

I wanted to share this little story because it is so sweet, and so innocent. It was provided by two seriously cool people I love – my sister Margaret and my niece Zoe. Z worries when she sees a homeless person or someone asking for money. She's got a tender heart. Today I gave her a few dollar bills to...
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I am furious (this is about ethics, people)

I am just furious. Last week I learned about a very well-known, highly polished “Success Coach” who charged a colleague of mine $10,000 for a two-day one-on-one retreat. That’s not even the infuriating part. Wait for it… They met at the coach’s home both days of the retreat. Not only did this coach NOT deliver the promised results, she used...
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Mind the Gap

I work with driven people. Smart people who are constantly growing themselves and their businesses. I am one of those people. Our natural state seems to be one of mild to severe dissatisfaction. We are constantly are asking, “What are we missing? Who is ahead of us? What’s the next opportunity?” What would you call this? Greed? Lack of gratitude?...
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Solve Sales Call Reluctance in 1 Step

“How can I make myself do phone calls?” I have heard this question again and again from clients in industries ranging from financial planning to direct sales to graphic design. There are even coaches who have built their entire practices teaching strategies to get on the phone without fear. But the truth is, there is only a small handful of...
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Get Out of Negativity Instantly

This morning I woke up feeling tired and grumbly with my internal dialogue turned up to 11 on the negativity scale (“Why do I bother? Where are my results? I’m going back to bed…”), I came across this post on Facebook from a friend who had a back injury decades ago, and still suffers daily: “I remember how I could...
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Marketing at the Top of My Lungs

You've seen crazy, shout-y headlines like these, haven't you? Attention frustrated business owners – get ready to learn the secrets that will double and triple your income! REVEALED: the secret formula to getting everything you want in business and life by tomorrow at noon! IMAGINE – sitting on a beach knowing your business is producing BIG results while you sip...
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Reach Any Goal in 3 Steps

A few weeks ago I noticed my clothes were a bit tight, and it occurred to me that I never really got back into the swing of healthy eating after Christmas. So I started the battle to reestablish my healthy habits. Eating right, exercising, and then falling off the wagon for my birthday. I got back into the swing of...
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