How to calculate how valuable you are to your boss. Sounds like a big promise? Does it sound like math? Both are true - but I can handle the promise and the math is pretty simple - so you can handle it. While we measure value in a lot of different ways, the most...
179: 17 Ways to Market Yourself [Podcast]
17 Ways to Market Yourself. Yes, I said market yourself. As we move through the four roles of your Company of One model (See Episode 174: Grow Your Own Company of One) we are now focused on your CMO or your Chief Marketing Officer. You might notice some overlap -...
178: Three Tools for Powerful Focus and Incredible Results [Podcast]
Three tools for powerful focus and incredible results. Sound like a big promise? Perhaps - but these three proven tools have a long track record of results in companies like Google, Intel, Youtube, and MyFitnessPal. The three tools are 1) Four Disciples of Execution,...
177: Become Better at Your Job [Podcast]
Become Better at Your Job? I know that you are likely thinking, "I am already good at my job!" I hope that is true. But, can you become better at your job? I think we all know the answer is yes - we can always be better. Why should you? If you can become better at...
176: Seven Things You Must Know About Your Boss [Podcast]
Seven things you must know about your boss. Too often we think that our job description is supposed to tell us about our job. Of course, we all know that is does not, and it is often the joke - or the point of contention. But forget your job description - after all,...
175: The Three Kinds of People at Work. Which one are you? [Podcast]
There are only three kinds of people at work. I am not talking about the normal grouping of the three kinds of people you might have heard of before: Those that make things happen. Those that watch what happens. Those who wonder what happened. (By the way, I might add...
174: Grow Your Own Company of One [Podcast]
Ready to grow your own company of one. Since the title of this podcast is Company of One, many of you are asking lately, "What do I mean by the "company of one?" So today, I want to help you understand this concept and grow your own Company of One. Why? It will help...
173: How to Further Your Career During the COVID-19 Crisis [Podcast]
How can you further your career during the COVID crisis? Or put another way, how can you use the crisis to grow? While there are many people who are out of work or on limited hours, the separation and time warp we are living in has pushed us all to do some things...
172: Is Fear Stopping You from Starting Your Business? [Podcast]
Is fear stopping you from starting your business? Before you answer this question, make sure you look clearly at all the common signs of fear. If you think it is something else holding you back from your startup, you might not be doing the right things to get past it....
171: Our Ugly Startup Story – How we started our business (It is not glamorous – so be ready) [Podcast]
Our ugly startup story is something I have told many times - usually when I am speaking at an event. But, since I recorded the 9 steps to generate $30,000 per year, I have been talking to many of you about how you can start something. A lot of misconceptions and...
170: How You Can Serve and Thrive in a Crisis [Podcast]
How you can serve and thrive in a crisis? This is a question being asked by many people. While the current COVID-19 crisis has created a lot of panic and financial stress, this is a great time to rethink how you can serve more and thrive doing it. I have heard many...
168: Making Money in a Crisis – Turning Lemons into Lemonade [Podcast]
Making money in a crisis might sound counter-intuitive - but be clear that there is always an opportunity to serve. A crisis is no exception. So if you are willing to serve others and looking for ways to start making money in a crisis - you are in the right place. But...
167: How to Get More of What You Want [Podcast]
Want to know how to get more of what you want? Last week we talked about the question: ”Is it OK to want more?” so today we will tackle how to get more. Let's dive into where we left off and how to get what you really want. The secret that always works. It works for...
166: I want more. Is that OK? [Podcast]
It is OK to want more. Really. I will tell you why in a minute. But the statement I keep hearing is “I want more” I want more out of my job. I want more out of my career. I want more out of my degree. I want more out of my life. We all get restless at times and feel...
165: Are You Bored at Work? [Podcast]
Being bored at work seems normal. Studies indicate 43% of office workers are bored - many hoping to find a new job. So if you are bored, then note that you are normal. Now - does that make you feel any better? I thought not. So what do you do? Quit and find another...
164: Who is living your dream? [Podcast]
Who is living your dream? Do you know? Or put another way, who do you want to grow up to be? Whether their occupation, their success, their ministry, their impact on the world - who is your role model for success? John, a CIO at a multi-billion $ company told me “No...
162: Have you forgotten how to dream?[Podcast]
Have you forgotten how to dream? I asked that question of a client the other day as he was talking through all of his options. Should he take the job that was a minor promotion (my words - not his) or should he take the job in the other company which is also a minor...
161: What To Do If You Hate Marketing Yourself [Podcast]
Do you hate marketing yourself? The other day someone told me “I hate having to market myself. It just feels slimy - like I am a used car salesman." (No apologies to the used car salesmen out there - the label is well earned.) But, a central component of any business...