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Divided Loyalties Can Hurt Your Business
I once heard someone say that if you invest 10,000 hours in anything, you become an expert in that area. Apparently that is how universities base their Master degree programs...
Divided Loyalties Can Hurt Your Business
I once heard someone say that if you invest 10,000 hours in anything, you become an expert in that area. Apparently that is how universities base their Master degree programs...

Too Much Networking Can Hurt Your Business
It seems that we are always being challenged to network and become involved in a number of organizations. Relationships are promoted as both business and professional assets. Popular author Florence...
Too Much Networking Can Hurt Your Business
It seems that we are always being challenged to network and become involved in a number of organizations. Relationships are promoted as both business and professional assets. Popular author Florence...

Guilt-Driven Activity Can Hurt Your Business
I always find it to be very sad when someone does things for the wrong reason. They may, in fact, stay for years and years in a job or business...
Guilt-Driven Activity Can Hurt Your Business
I always find it to be very sad when someone does things for the wrong reason. They may, in fact, stay for years and years in a job or business...
Majoring on Business Minors Can Hurt Your Business
Do you know exactly what you should be doing to build your business? Many people do not have a clue and therefore spend their time doing things that they think...
Majoring on Business Minors Can Hurt Your Business
Do you know exactly what you should be doing to build your business? Many people do not have a clue and therefore spend their time doing things that they think...

Poor Time-Management Can Hurt Your Business
We all know how annoying it can be to go to a scheduled appointment and be left waiting in the reception area for months. Even though we are tempted to...
Poor Time-Management Can Hurt Your Business
We all know how annoying it can be to go to a scheduled appointment and be left waiting in the reception area for months. Even though we are tempted to...

Too Many Projects Can Hurt Your Business
Many people have an unfinished book in the drawer or projects that have been left undone for several years. Perhaps the reason that they are in this state is that...
Too Many Projects Can Hurt Your Business
Many people have an unfinished book in the drawer or projects that have been left undone for several years. Perhaps the reason that they are in this state is that...

Not Finishing What You Start Can Hurt Your Busi...
There are lots of things that I have started that I really didn't want to finish. Sometimes I had to force myself. But I am really glad that I did....
Not Finishing What You Start Can Hurt Your Busi...
There are lots of things that I have started that I really didn't want to finish. Sometimes I had to force myself. But I am really glad that I did....

Travel Can Hurt Your Business
Many people dream of the time when they will be able to travel for business purposes, thinking that this will be an exotic and enjoyable perk to being in business....
Travel Can Hurt Your Business
Many people dream of the time when they will be able to travel for business purposes, thinking that this will be an exotic and enjoyable perk to being in business....

Not Living In the Moment Can Hurt Your Business
People become distracted so easily. In fact, it would probably be a very different world if everyone would just focus on the moment. Production levels would rise. Projects would likely...
Not Living In the Moment Can Hurt Your Business
People become distracted so easily. In fact, it would probably be a very different world if everyone would just focus on the moment. Production levels would rise. Projects would likely...

Lack of Focus Can Hurt Your Business
I got my first pair of eyeglasses when I was nine years of age. I remember how shocked I was to see everything in a clear and focussed way for...
Lack of Focus Can Hurt Your Business
I got my first pair of eyeglasses when I was nine years of age. I remember how shocked I was to see everything in a clear and focussed way for...

Not Having a Support Group Can Hurt Your Business
As humans we are creatures that need to have relationship with others. Even though you might state that you do well when you have private time, there needs to be...
Not Having a Support Group Can Hurt Your Business
As humans we are creatures that need to have relationship with others. Even though you might state that you do well when you have private time, there needs to be...

Believing What Some People Say Can Hurt Your Bu...
I find it so interesting to note that almost everyone has an opinion about almost everything - even if they don't have information about the subject. Families often avoid talking...
Believing What Some People Say Can Hurt Your Bu...
I find it so interesting to note that almost everyone has an opinion about almost everything - even if they don't have information about the subject. Families often avoid talking...

Having the Wrong Partner Can Hurt Your Business
I once heard a story about how horses were tested to determine how much weight they could pull. The loads were weighed and recorded for each. Then the horses were...
Having the Wrong Partner Can Hurt Your Business
I once heard a story about how horses were tested to determine how much weight they could pull. The loads were weighed and recorded for each. Then the horses were...

Hanging Out With the Wrong People Can Ruin Your...
Imagine how you might feel if you knew that I was the Substance Abuse Expert for your company but was swinging from the corner lamp post in an inebriated state....
Hanging Out With the Wrong People Can Ruin Your...
Imagine how you might feel if you knew that I was the Substance Abuse Expert for your company but was swinging from the corner lamp post in an inebriated state....

Lack of Assertiveness Can Hurt Your Business
There are four different styles of behaviour that people use to deal with life. Those who use assertiveness usually are most effective in their relationships and work and also are...
Lack of Assertiveness Can Hurt Your Business
There are four different styles of behaviour that people use to deal with life. Those who use assertiveness usually are most effective in their relationships and work and also are...

Toxic Clients Can Hurt Your Business
Some clients are kind and grateful. Others are motivated and focus on the learning and growth process that they experience while working with you. Still others are toxic individuals who...
Toxic Clients Can Hurt Your Business
Some clients are kind and grateful. Others are motivated and focus on the learning and growth process that they experience while working with you. Still others are toxic individuals who...

Unhealthy Friends Can Hurt Your Business
There are many different types of friends. Some are involved in your life in a very limited manner whereas others tend to spend most of your waking hours with you....
Unhealthy Friends Can Hurt Your Business
There are many different types of friends. Some are involved in your life in a very limited manner whereas others tend to spend most of your waking hours with you....

Lack of Boundaries Can Hurt Your Business
You might be surprised to learn that one of the most frequent reasons that psychologists lose their licences to practice is that they have sexual relationships with the clients. You...
Lack of Boundaries Can Hurt Your Business
You might be surprised to learn that one of the most frequent reasons that psychologists lose their licences to practice is that they have sexual relationships with the clients. You...

Not Earning Enough Profit Can Kill Your Busines...
Have you ever been surprised to hear that large businesses you have known throughout your life as icons got to a point where they needed to file bankruptcy or close...
Not Earning Enough Profit Can Kill Your Busines...
Have you ever been surprised to hear that large businesses you have known throughout your life as icons got to a point where they needed to file bankruptcy or close...

Buying The Wrong Things Can Kill Your Business ...
When you begin a business, especially after years of preparation it is tempting to invest some of your start up funds into the "bells and whistles" that offer a little...
Buying The Wrong Things Can Kill Your Business ...
When you begin a business, especially after years of preparation it is tempting to invest some of your start up funds into the "bells and whistles" that offer a little...