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Written by: Michelle Cubas

Are You An Accidental Consultant? - Click To Read Article
Times of economic upheaval are great equalizers and cleansers. The conditions shake out people who may not be at the top of their industry. Sometimes "natural selection" is at play, and the process can be cruel. On the flip side, when we stop taking ourselves so seriously, there are "natural" opportunities that evolve. The Accidental Consultant knows just what I mean.

When Did You Last Put Your Ear To The Ground? - Click To Read Article
Adept trackers, Native Americans used to put their ears to the ground to hear horses' hoofs miles away. The ground carried the sound. Later, the train tracks did the same thing if you put your ear to the track, you could hear the train coming from miles away. When Did You Last Put Your Ear To The Ground? Explore these simple ways to "tighten" your marketing tactics from face-to-face to voice mail. Start measuring how you connect with your prospects and make it matter.

Business Literacy Stimulates Entrepreneurial and Personal Mastery—Part 1 - Click To Read Article
In this series, I will share the traits, actions and strategies pertaining to entrepreneurs I’ve gathered over two decades. Business Literacy™ adds order to chaos and reason to scattered efforts and information.

Are You Lost In Voice Mail Land? - Click To Read Article
Technology works with or against us. It can be a barrier between our prospects, customers and our value to them. Your invited to ponder several points that will clear the rubble from your communication path and open the channels for valiant customer care.

What Have You Done To Earn A Place In My Inbox! - Click To Read Article
Email management has become a trap. It saps time and energy. It is effective as a delivery system, but it is used more as a free sales channel. Is it possible that senders of this "stuff" think they're the only ones sending information? What is their calculation that they'll end up in the junk folder? This is a commentary of my successful ability to build relationships using email and not abusing my contact's trust. Enjoy, and as always, your comments are invited. -mc

Which is it - Strategic Plan or Strategic Plan of Action? - Click To Read Article
We've heard the clichés about planning and failure. So, what is the major obstacle for people to simply jot down what's already in their mind? My view is that the act of writing things down makes the idea concrete and attached to commitment and responsibility. In our CYA (cover your assets) culture, one understands the anxiety that can be attached to writing out a plan. Here are several strategies to help you break that cycle and move forward. If procrastination and commitophopeia aren't your issues, congratulations.

The "I's" Have It-Insight & Influence - Click To Read Article
Power coaching sessions circle around to these essential ingredients that are part of every success story we love to hear. These two "I's" are in the mix. There are simple ways to develop them on your terms.

Secret Pal or Powerful Tool—Your Coach - Click To Read Article
Consistently I'm asked how to select a coach or why would I want one by people I meet. This teels me they have not had a coaching experience. This article offers insights about coaching and how it may be a powerful business and personal tool for you.

Rudeness in the Workplace - Click To Read Article
Contemporary business more resembles a paint ball exercise than a human service experience. Marketing ploys are spattered across the media in the hope of snagging our attention. However, we are in a global economy, and our social skills need remedial attention. Social skills have not been transferred to the last two generations as a group like technology has. For example, think about how many Gen X and Y’s know how to set a dining table or how to cut their meat. News flash: high-level careers have been sabotaged by just such “unnecessary” information. In the interest of “the bottom line” thinking that dominates American business, we’ve lost the most meaningful tool we have, the human connection. I’d enjoy hearing your thoughts on observations and episodes you’ve had on the topic. Thank you. PS—Put your napkin on your lap!

Build Your Business with The 5 A’s Method - Click To Read Article
This is a simplification of basic best business practices. It is a quick tune-up check list to recommit you to what you love to do—your business. See how the ideas work for you.

7 Steps to Acquiring an Instant Intellect - Click To Read Article
Want An Instant Intellect? An easy way to stand above the crowd if to demonstrate your mastery of communication. It is easily shown in your own communication style.





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