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Finding the Right Networks
As you know, this month, we’re talking all about the power of networking. Last week, I shared the why of networking. So now, let’s talk about the where. Set an Objective Before you can know where to network, you must identify what it is you’re trying to accomplish....
The Power of Networking
I built my business in three days. Yes, you read that right. I know, I know, you might be thinking, “Um, Danielle, if it can be done in three days, why the heck are you training startups on a twelve-week program?” Well, first of all, my business is a consultancy,...
Business Intelligence: The Proof in the Pudding
They used to say, “Cash is king.” While cash is still quite nice, the new truth is that data is king, mostly because your ability to make good cash in business – or any organization - is now highly dependent on your data. Facts. The ‘Hair on Fire’ Business Life ...
When You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know
A number of years ago, we decided as a family to suite out my parent’s basement so that both the main floor and the basement could be rented out to help cover the cost of my parent’s living expenses in the nursing home. I was in charge of making this happen. I...
Strategy vs Tactics – What’s the Difference?
Let’s say you’re an entrepreneur with a new business idea. Exciting! You are eating, sleeping, breathing and dreaming about your idea, building it out in minute detail in your head. You might even write your idea down and flesh out the idea on paper. At some point,...
Track Your Wins & Reward Yourself – It Matters!
Have you ever noticed how quick we are to talk about our failures, shortcomings, and misses, and how reluctant we are to share our successes, accomplishments, and wins? Why is that? I haven’t done the research on this, but I do have a theory. Well, a few theories,...
A Habit’s Not a Habit Until You Do the Thing!
How many times have we decided to incorporate a new habit into our lives or work, set up the environment to make it obvious and attractive, planned out rewards to give ourselves, gotten ourselves all pumped up about it… and then just not done the thing? Who Hasn’t? ...
Cultivate a Craving
When I was a young girl, I craved music. Craved it. I would watch someone on TV or in person playing the piano and singing and everything in me wanted to do that. I would go and kneel down at the couch in the living room and pray that I would be able to play the...
The 1% Factor
For 2022, I am committed to upping my leadership game to up my business game, and to helping others do the same. Why? Well, to get better results, obviously, right? To this I have to say, “Yes, and…” We all want better business results - a better bottom line. But...
The Relationship Between Boundaries and Trust
What’s the relationship between boundaries and trust? Are boundaries a demonstration of mistrust? Often, we think people put boundaries in place because of a breached or broken trust, but the truth is that healthy boundaries are an important part of building...