Asking for feedback is a great way to get information from others that helps us make improvements on any number of projects or situations. Recently, I was looking for feedback and asked my peer the following: "I've attached the two ads that I spoke to you about when we met. If you have a moment, could you please take a look at both and give

When you think about getting up in front of an audience to speak with, do you start to sweat? Many people don't realize it but public speaking is actually one of the most common phobias that people have. The problem with having this phobia is that it is difficult to hide whenever you are actually on the stage in front of your audience. This tend

Finding the people to promote your business to is just the first step. The second step, which is equally important, is to contact and invite your business prospects. This requires a good deal of talent and abilities on your part. There are the right way and the improper way to contact business prospects. Of course, you only want to do it the right

If you are the kind of person with a million ideas and not enough time to pursue them, you might want to consider "fast tracking" your invention to market. In this way, you essentially become a hired gun. You, the inventor, perform the tasks of researching and developing the product. Then, you "outsource" the manufacturing and marketing to partners

If you want to promote your product or service, then consider using public relations. The best part of PR is that it costs nothing. In fact, public relations is one of the best kept secrets of small business owners who are successful. Use these powerful techniques to get picked up by local and national media. 1. Be an expert. The media relies on

For most inventors, getting their invention sold on store shelves is the realization of a dream come true. Something they conceptualized and worked tirelessly to bring into being is now available before the eyes of a mass market. Their brainchild sits on shelves next to established and cherished products. What could be better than that? However, th

All inventors have, at one time or another, pined for "the right people." Be they investors, programmers, distributors, writers, architects, butchers, bakers, or candlestick makers, personnel is a crucial ingredient to the success of any invention. But getting the right people behind your invention is a road more easily mapped than traveled. In thi

So, you've been asked to give an acceptance speech on behalf of your organization and you don't know what to say. You do know however, that you want to leave your audience with a presentation that is funny, emotionally moving and memorable. But where do you start? Here are a few tips that will get you through the experience with flying colors. B

Your first set of business cards is really nice. You are probably very exiting looking at the pile on your desk and thinking " Now what? What shall I do with these cards?" Yes, if it is your first time you may think you have far to much cards than you need. In fact they are not even enough to start. Once you know who should get one of your cards

Imagine the scene... You have been looking forward to this great get together for a long time and are keen to impress everyone there. You arrive on time and then...to your horror you become tongue-tied! Not being able to speak or start a conversation is the worst thing that could happen to you. The greatest joy of going to a dinner party is not

Telling the truth can be risky. It is often difficult to find a balance between telling important truths and protecting the feelings and reputations of everyone involved. Not only that, but honest, well-intentioned people don't always agree about what is true. It may seem easier to keep the truth to yourself than to cause a rift in an important rel

Here are more tips for telling the truth in your own workplace. Understanding and using these principles will help you feel more confident about the choices you make and help you develop the skills you need to tell the truth with grace and skill. * Think about how what you say will impact the other person. Often, truth-telling is perceived

The annual performance appraisal is an opportunity to enhance employee performance and create greater success for the company and the individual. My intent is to explore how coaching skills can be used in creating a good performance appraisal experience for both the employee and the supervisor and how to keep good performance going throughout the

There must be POWER in collective decision-making. We guess it is safer to say group thinking is more reliable than individual thinking. Throughout human history there is a secret consensus within shared cultures that uphold great societies, countries and civilizations and they had their 15 minutes of fame. The fine line in teamwork is: do you t

Companies of all sizes are starting to bring in motivational speakers to help rev up the energy levels and enthusiasm among employees. But motivational speakers can benefit areas way outside increased productivity in the business sector, motivational speakers are good for everything from drawing supporters for political campaigns to inspiring spiri