In the dictionary, rapport is defined as, "a relationship, especially one of mutual trust or emotional affinity". It originates from the Old French word raporter, which means, "to bring back". One of the things that we strive for as business owners is to build rapport with our customers and...
Have you ever paid attention to how reasonable you are? You know what I am talking about. You are thinking about starting your own business, but when it comes down to it, you have 100 "reasons" why you shouldn't do it. Or perhaps you have a dream vacation that...
When I was working in Corporate America, I always wondered why so many people were working so many hours and not being very productive. One thing that I noticed is that people are not very effective with managing their communications. For example, I would notice that my co-workers would...
I always tell my clients, "wherever you go, there you are". What I mean by this is that if you want to improve any area of your life, you have to start with yourself. One area that can have a huge impact with respect to who you are is...
Someone once told me that the difference between successful people and people that aren't successful is the difference between having good habits and bad ones. If you truly want to achieve your goals and reach your full potential, it is imperative that you align your actions with your intentions....
Do you have way too much to do during your workday? Are you having issues figuring out what is important, and what is not? If you are like most people, these are big issues for you. Let's face it, in our world today, we have an lots of great...
Have you ever wondered what your life would be like if you were exactly the person you want to be? Imagine how powerful you could be if you had no fears! How would things change for you if you were in the physical shape you want to be in,...
Have you ever noticed how attached to results you are? In our fast paced world, it seems that we are always looking for better and faster ways for us to become successful. We are always looking to make more money, have more things, get more for less, and do...
Is there something about you that you would like to change? Perhaps a bad habit? Would you like to be able to overcome your fears and take action on something you have been procrastinating on? As a coach, many of my clients have issues or things that they want...
It was October 13th, 1993. I was 22 years old, and a recent college graduate. I was living at home, working my first sales job, and loving my life. What's not to love? I was 22, had money, and had my entire life in front of me. That evening,...