The Anti-Facebook
There is a conversation from the movie Stepbrothers I would like to share with you. If you have not seen the movie, it is a comedy starring Will Ferrell and Jon C. Reilly. The movie tells the story of two sons, both from single parent homes. When their parents marry…
READ MOREHow to Rid Yourself of a Little Flaw That’s Holding You Back
When transitioning from my former career as a stand-up comic into my new one as “The Reinvention Guy,” I realized that one of the things that had been holding me back from accomplishing my goals was the desperation of wanting success too badly. I swore that once I transformed myself,…
READ MOREStop Networking and Start Making Money
When you get down to it, networking is cold, sterile… and it seems self-serving: one person trying to form a web of contacts whose sole purpose is to do something for him
READ MOREAre You Holding Yourself Captive?
Did you know that elephants are trained to stay where they are by tying a rope around one of their massive legs and attaching it to a peg in the ground? Can the peg and rope really hold back an elephant? Absolutely not! Then why does it work? Because elephants…
READ MOREGetting Started As a “Connector”
Yesterday, I introduced you to Matthew Adams – and I told you about the very profitable form of networking he has mastered. I don’t mean handing out business cards at Chamber of Commerce mixers. I’m talking about actively building a group of contacts who can help you with your wealth-building…
READ MOREThe Business of Bringing People Together
Michael Masterson was shocked. He was at a meeting with some heavy hitters in South America – government officials and developers who were discussing a massive housing project. When one official, Mr. X, said the project would be in the $1 billion to $10 billion range – even Michael wasn’t…
READ MOREAre You Being Duped by These 3 Pervasive Business Lies?
“I was so inspired by your presentation! Now I finally understand what I need to do to start my own business,” Cynthia said. This was just one of many comments I heard after delivering my presentation at the 2010 Glazer-Kennedy Info-Summit. My presentation was called “Perception vs. Reality: Year One…
READ MOREDon’t Build a List, Build a Community
“Mom, Mikaela has Bieber Fever!” Connor yelled across the family room. Without thinking I asked, “Is it contagious?” Without missing a beat he said, “Not for me — but I think Delanie has caught it as well. Look in Mikaela’s room and see for yourself.” The minute I entered the…
READ MOREHeart vs. Head
What has come over us Limeys?
We were always known as a pretty dull, phlegmatic bunch, compared to the excitable French, the fiery Spanish, and the sexy Italians.
READ MOREDon’t Kill the Thoroughbred!
You have hired a rainmaker — someone who knows how to create new business. He is doing great. Revenues and profits are going up. Gradually, you’ve let him take on more responsibility. Then you find out he’s doing something “wrong.” Perhaps he’s coming in late or using the company car…
READ MORE5 Days’ Superstars
I want to tell you about something a lot of people would find really boring…
Until you had to live without it.
It’s a completely invisible “Alpha Metal” found in everything from car engines, pipelines, air tanks, power tools… even your kitchen sink!
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