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Stop Focusing on Demographics!
When people ask you “who are your customers?” do you respond with a phrase that goes something like “30-45 year old working mothers?” or “the 15-25 age group” or “men between the ages of 45-65 who are balding?” Ok. I’m having some fun – but you get the picture. This is what we call demographics.…
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Let’s all Dare to be Awesome!
I came across Niels today because he started to follow me on Twitter and I wanted to see who he was and what he was about. I am so glad I took the time to visit his blog! Having just delivered a presentation at YWEEP’S Symposium called “Harnessing the Power of Possibility to Transform your…
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Why Self-Help is not always Helpful…
People all over the world, including here in Trinidad and Tobago, are consuming in excess of US$9.6 billion of self-improvement or personal development products a year. These products are available to consumers as books, electronic books (or E-Books), CDs, DVDs, teleconferences and webinars, and are offered not only by well-known “gurus” like Deepak Chopra, Brian…
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Our Invisible Assets – The Real Source of Our Wealth
In business when you prepare a balance sheet you compile a summary of your assets and liabilities. Under assets you may have real estate, cars, equipment, furniture, cash, jewellery, securities and any other tangible assets. Under liabilities you would include all debts, obligations, mortgages, bank loans and any other promissory notes. When you subtract your…
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Too many *whatevers* spoil the broth
My favorite – Japanese Vegetable Nabe… ‘Too many cooks spoil the broth’ has been used in actual kitchens but also in everyday activities meaning too many persons involved in managing an activity can ruin it. So can: setting too many goals result in none being attained focusing on paying off all your debts at once…
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You are your Wealth
Stop adding up your bills; stop counting the money you have or need; and stop looking for your supply from any person, place or situation. The whole Universe is standing on tiptoe watching you – praying that you’ll let go of the negative appearances of the world of illusion and claim your Divine heritage. Now…
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Thriving On Chaos – The New Normal
In 1987 Tom Peters, bestselling author of ‘In Search of Excellence’ published ‘Thriving on Chaos – Handbook for a Management Revolution’. This was the state of the US economy then: In 1986 138 banks failed, the largest number in one year since the Great Depression The national saving rate, long the lowest in the industrial…
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The P word that’s packed with power!
ERSISTENCE! Without it – not much happens. Chances are, the first time you attempt something, you’re not going to be successful. Without persistence you’ll just throw in the towel, roll over and expire. Persistence is the ‘fall down seven times, get up eight’ principle. It’s dipping down inside of you for that energy to do…
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Taking 100% responsibility for yourself includes this
Brian Tracy suggests that you use 10% of what you earn and reinvest that in your own self-education and personal development. This is like food for your soul. I can’t imagine my world without books, and learning and discovering. What would my thoughts be like if I had no influences, new ideas, eye-openers? We talk…
Clarity BEFORE Execution. Structure BEFORE Speed
If you could better understand one thing about your business right now….
Most costly decisions begin with
an inaccurate understanding of the situation.
I help leaders understand what is actually happening before major decisions are made or
resources are invested in solving the wrong problem.
Giselle Hudson | Pre-Decision Diagnostic Advisor | Sensemaking for high-stakes business decisions 