Michael Levitt of Breakfast Leadership shares two short posts covering how your local business can stand out and 3 key elements of business safety
Episode 787: How Your Local Business Can Stand Out and Attract Customers AND 3 Key Elements Of Business Safety by Michael Levitt
Michael Levitt is the founder & Chief Burnout Officer of The Breakfast Leadership Network, a San Diego and Toronto-based burnout media firm. He is a Certified NLP and CBT Therapist, and is one of the world's leading authorities in burnout recovery and prevention. He is also a Fortune 500 consultant, #1 bestselling author, and host of the Breakfast Leadership Show, a top 200 podcast on iTunes. He is a 2x Top 20 Global Thought Leader on Culture with Thinkers360. He is a former Healthcare executive, CIO, and CFO overseeing $ 2 Billion budgets, so he’s seen and done it all.
The original posts are located here: https://www.breakfastleadership.com/blog/how-your-local-business-can-stand-out-and-attract-customers & https://www.breakfastleadership.com/blog/2022/9/25/the-3-key-elements-of-business-safety 
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787: How Your Local Business Can Stand Out and Attract Customers AND 3 Key Elements Of Business Safety by Michael Levitt

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Episode 1298:
Kara Goldin's article showcases the empowering journey of going against the grain, illustrating how challenging conventional wisdom and industry experts can lead to groundbreaking innovation and success. Through personal anecdotes and examples from her career, particularly with her company Hint, Goldin encourages embracing risk, fostering creativity, and persisting in the face of doubt to achieve meaningful change and personal growth.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://karagoldin.com/going-against-the-grain-and-why-its-often-necessary/
Quotes to ponder:
"To succeed you have to be willing to stand up for what you believe even if it means you go against conventional wisdom."
"Going against the grain builds grit and determination. Even in quote-unquote “failure.”"
"Real change, enduring change, happens one step at a time."
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1298: Going Against the Grain. And Why It’s Often Necessary by Kara Goldin on Embracing Risk & Fostering Creativity

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Episode 1297:
Lisa Merlo-Booth's article counters the passive approach traditionally advised for dealing with mean-spirited behavior in the workplace. By advocating for self-respect and assertiveness, Merlo-Booth empowers readers to confront such negativity directly, ensuring they don't silently endorse unacceptable behavior. Her guidance is a call to action for anyone facing demeaning attitudes at work, promoting a healthier, more equitable office environment.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://lisamerlobooth.com/mean-girls-at-the-office-inherent-in-your-silence-is-acceptance-dont-silence/
Quotes to ponder:
"If you say nothing, then inherent in your silence is acceptance."
"Know that exclusion, eye-rolling, contempt, shaming and mean-spirited comments are not okay."
"Silence will increase the behavior, not decrease it. Stay grounded and have your back."
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1297: Mean Girls at the Office: Your Silence is Acceptance by Lisa Merlo-Booth on Advocating for Self-Respect & Assertiveness

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Episode 1296:
Margo Aaron demystifies SEO, transforming it from a daunting task into a manageable one, even for the non-tech savvy. Through her insightful conversation with Michael Tesalona, she outlines the simplicity behind SEO's perceived complexity, focusing on foundational elements and actionable steps that can significantly boost your website's visibility without delving deep into technicalities.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.thatseemsimportant.com/business/5-things-you-need-to-know-about-seo/
Quotes to ponder:
"No one really knows what Google’s search engine ranking criteria are, but after years of following trends and getting results for clients, we have a pretty good idea of what definitely matters."
"If you get those basics down, you’ve satisfied the geek quota and the rest of the time you need to focus on backlinks."
"Since Google doesn’t publicly state Page Rank, the SEO community is split on what the ‘gold standard’ is."
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1296: SEO Is Simpler Than You Think. 5 Things Every Beginner Needs to Know to Get It Right by Margo Aaron of That Seems Important

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Episode 1295:
Brian Tracy's article on negotiation skills dispels the myth that successful negotiators are aggressive and tough-minded. Instead, Tracy highlights the characteristics of effective negotiators as pleasant, patient, and well-prepared individuals focusing on win-win solutions. Emphasizing the importance of asking the right questions, being patient, and thorough preparation, Tracy provides a blueprint for enhancing negotiation skills to not only secure better deals but also boost self-confidence.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.briantracy.com/blog/sales-success/the-top-3-negotiation-skills-of-persuasive-people-self-confidence/
Quotes to ponder:
"Good negotiators seem to ask a lot of questions and are very concerned about understanding exactly what it is you are trying to achieve from the negotiation."
"Preparation accounts for 90% of negotiating success. The more and better prepared you are prior to a negotiation, the more likely it is that the outcome of the negotiation will be satisfactory for all parties involved."
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1295: The Top 3 Negotiation Skills Of Persuasive People by Brian Tracy on Asking the Right Questions

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Episode 1294:
Discover the art of integrating meditation into your workday with Josh Anderson's insights from DIY Active.com. Anderson sheds light on the ancient practice's modern-day benefits, offering simple, actionable strategies to reduce stress, enhance focus, and boost overall wellness, even in the busiest of work environments.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://diyactive.com/simple-ways-to-meditate-at-work/
Quotes to ponder:
"Meditation is an excellent stress reducer and a way to lower blood pressure, boost immune systems, and even stay in shape when combined with another form of less strenuous activity, such as yoga."
"Schedule at least 15 minutes into your daily routine for meditation routines. This is all you’ll need to feel the positive effects on the body and the mind."
"Stress can be a cause of numerous health problems - both physical and mental - so it is important to reduce stress whenever and wherever you can in your life."
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787: How Your Local Business Can Stand Out and Attract Customers AND 3 Key Elements Of Business Safety by Michael Levitt

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