by Marjorie Saulson | Business Skills
I once read in a novel (of all places) that you cannot begin to find the right answers until you have asked the right questions. So what are the right questions to ask yourself when you are in the process of either starting or expanding your business (or any important...
by Marjorie Saulson | Business Skills, Communication
Among the many mottoes I have created over my lifetime, one stands out as being rather snarky: Nothing beats abject terror as a motivator. Actually abject terror as a motivator is pretty limiting. A serious health issue such as a mild heart attack or the discovery of...
by Marjorie Saulson | Business Skills, Public Speaking
We are now in the midst of that annual exercise in futility known as making New Year’s Resolutions. You know the drill! You create a hopeful, and often long, list of things you would like to do better in the coming year. Losing weight and exercising more seem to...
by Marjorie Saulson | Business Skills
It is sometimes a good idea to take stock of where we are in our business and in our life. The approach of the New Year is often viewed as a traditional time to do this. As part of this self-assessment, some key questions you may decide to ask yourself include: 1. Am...
by Marjorie Saulson | Business Skills
Part I of this series included the following 5 strategies for moving from inspiration to the accomplishment of an exciting new idea of yours: Get really clear on what your exciting new idea actually is; Run your idea by some trusted advisers to help clarify it even...