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Despite Your Demons – Use Your Gifts!
None of us are without demons. I am not talking about ghosts, goblins or the minions of Satan and I am not arguing whether these are real or not. I am talking simply about the demons of our minds. In her book ‘Feeding Your Demons’, Tsultrim Allione defines demons this way: “Our demons are our…
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Finding True North when your Business is heading south!
Sailors have always faced great risks when traveling at sea. Sudden storms could break their masts and shred their sails. Giant waves could sink their ships or wash men overboard. Hidden reefs could tear open their hulls. And even if they are lucky enough to avoid these, sailors could still become hopelessly lost and wander…
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The Greatest Asset in Your Business? – YOU!
In financial accounting, assets are economic resources. Anything tangible or intangible that is capable of being owned or controlled to produce value and that is held to have positive economic value is considered an asset. Tangible assets are physical, material and financial resources, such as: plant machinery office equipment and Intangible assets are valuable resources…
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Do You Know Your True Self Worth?
“We are not being paid enough!” “My take home pay doesn’t take me home!” “If sales could increase – that would be great for business!” Regardless of whether you work for someone or own a business – making more money is a thought that is in everyone’s brain. The question is always: “How can I…
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Quit Wishing for “the Good Ole Days”. They’re Gone!
I know this is a little harsh for some. But I want to jolt us from our business sleep and awaken to what’s at stake. Many business owners are going through the motions, hoping deep down inside, that things would go back to the times when they could: Go home at a decent hour Employ…
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How to Lose Friends and Alienate Customers
Business is bad! This is the general consensus of many business owners I’ve spoken to on returning to Trinidad and Tobago from my vacation. “Is it the food industry being affected?” I ask. “No. Retail.” When I press for possible solutions I get many “I don’t knows” and despondent, vigorous head shaking. I toss reasons…
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What Have You Done Right Today?
I recently started reading “The Thin Book 2” by Jeane Eddy Westin. The title of the book is misleading because although its focus is weight loss – I have found life-wide application. The entry for January 8th reads: Don’t ask yourself the Wrong Questions. I’ve heard Tony Robbins say it like this – Ask a…
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Are You REALLY Taking Care of Yourself?
“If you a fly gal get your nails done Get a pedicure, get your hair did…” Missy ‘Misdemeanor’ Elliot was talking about one kind of self care. Many ladies get their ‘hair did’ at least once a week. Pedicures perhaps less frequently but finger nails have to be done because they’re on show all the…
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Are you in the Midst of a Reinvention?
I hope that your answer to this is yes because if you aren’t you should be! Today’s business world calls for continuous improvement. I used to think that once you fix everything you’ll be fine and it will be easy sailing from there on in. Are you guilty of this fantasy as well or even…
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Who’s the REAL Boss – the Trouble Maker in Your Office or YOU?
Who is in charge? Is it the trouble maker in your office, the voice in your head, or the worries that keep you up at night? According to Marlene Chism author of Stop Workplace Drama – If you’ve been a leader for any length of time, it’s probably common knowledge to you that drama is the…
Clarity BEFORE Execution. Structure BEFORE Speed
When the stakes are high, DON’T MOVE without CLARITY
You don’t need to move faster.
You need to reduce unnecessary risk.
When your decision affects income, reputation, or stability,
pause with structure before you act.
Giselle Hudson | Business Diagnostic Specialist | Clarity before high-stakes decisions 