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The Execution of Change
By: Lyndsey Shaffer

To change your current reality requires action. Continuously stating your disappointment or discontentment with your life only adds fuel to the fire. If you are unhappy with your life, change it. No one can change it but you and no one is responsible for placing you into your current situation but you. Do not hold onto feelings of obligation to other people if these feelings cause you to be unhappy. Societal, cultural, religious and family traditions… Continue

Presentation is Everything - part III (Promotional Material)
By: Lyndsey Shaffer

Your promotional and marketing materials are your greatest ally. They are your representative when you are not present and your cheat notes when you can't seem to find the right words to say. Make a conscious effort to create promotional materials that you can be proud of. Many small business owners create business cards, flyers and brochures out of necessity. It is true that these items will help solidify the prom… Continue

The High Payoff Task
By: Lyndsey Shaffer

Time management skills are vital for the small business owner. The need to manage your time is not a new concept. However, many neglect to prioritize their tasks. Every single day you must have a list of things you will accomplish. From that list you need to identify "the high payoff task".

The high payoff task is the project that is in direct alignment with your goals and dreams. Many people consider the high payoff task to be that which will bring the… Continue

Presentation is Everything - part II (Speaking To Be Heard vs. Talking To Be Noticed)
By: Lyndsey Shaffer

Speaking to be heard versus talking to be noticed is a distinction that must be made. Always speak to be heard. Make sure that the words that come out of your mouth are filled with value. It is the value that you bring to the table that will be taken home by others that night.

In school we were taught to participate in a discussion. In fact, often times we were penalized if we did not. Wha… Continue

- DREAM BIG FOR PERSONAL GROWTH -
Written by Lyndsey Shaffer

Dream big. Set your goals so high that you have no idea how to achieve them. It is only then that you will grow. You will be forced to learn new skills, build new relationships and explore new thoughts. When you set easily achievable goals you can usually rely on the knowledge you already have to reach them. Setting easily achievable goals keeps you in a state of stagnation. It is only through continual personal growth that we can rea… Continue