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January 14, 2016 Kieran Flanagan: Selfish, Scared and Stupid…Works!

Be selfish. Be scared. Be stupid. This is the message of Kieran Flanagan: the creative and strategic mind behind the launch of Coke Zero in various markets across the world.
As a well-known speaker, author and educator, Kieran will discuss her latest book, “Selfish, Scared and Stupid”; what can we learn about human buying behavior and how to get things done.
Next, she’ll explain what failure and impossibilities are all about and why we shouldn’t be afraid of them. In fact, you’ll learn why incorporating the idea of failure enables you to perfect your craft; case in point, how airline pilot Richard de Crespigny managed to save QF32’s passengers from disaster.
As a behavioral strategist for 20 years, she’ll talk about her beginnings: from working in advertising to building businesses that work with human beings.
Listen, as she talks about a failed product launch for Coca-Cola. Find out how she turned that failure into one of the success stories of her career.
Projects can be a hit or a dud; especially in advertising. Learn from Keira as she talks about knowing when and how to move on from failure. Plus, find out why having the best product in the market doesn’t always mean you’ll be the runaway winner — just like Betamax vs VHS. Next, you’ll learn how to test theories around your product and apply it on focus groups or volunteers.
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In this episode, you’ll learn:

* What her latest book, “Selfish, Scared and Stupid” is all about and what it can teach us about human behavior.
* Why failures and impossibilities are necessary if you want your business to grow.
* How did she started her career as a behavioral strategist and transformational leader.
* Why issuing a public apology after a failed product launch became one of the highlights of her career.
* How would you know if your project is a complete failure and move on from it.
* The game of human behavior and why having the best product doesn’t guarantee success.
* How to test whether your theory around your product actually works.

Tweetables:

* Human beings are excellent at belief system. It’s what drives a lot of our behaviors.
* Scientists – all the time – they want to be right, not rich.
* The best idea doesn’t always win.
* Life doesn’t always have to be fair.

Big Takeaways:

* It’s wrong to wish that everything will always be okay – of course, it isn’t. The better action is to design your system with human failure in mind. When we come from that perspective, we’ll regard everything above their performance as a bonus.
* Our belief system is holding us back from potentially uncovering new, innovative ways of doing business. What we have to do is to hold a thought long enough and ask questions on how we can turn it into a reality.
* We need to understand the game of human behavior and consider that the best product doesn’t always win.
* Testing your ideas on focus groups and volunteers has to be in-depth. Meaning, you have to study their behavior by looking at the gap between what people say they do against what they actually do.

Related Links & References:

* The Impossible Institute’s website: com
* “Selfish, Scared and Stupid” Amazon link: Selfish,
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January 07, 2016 Diane Conklin: Creating Extraordinary Growth… For Real

FACT: 96% of businesses won’t make six figures.
Find out how you can create a six figure business today by listening to our special guest, Diane Conklin. As the founder Complete Marketing Systems, Diane was able to work with businesses and individuals to come up with sound, actionable strategies to grow their revenue in as little as 90 days.
As a marketing and business strategist, she’ll tell you why great marketing doesn’t really have to be “great”. Instead, it only needs to be good. Plus, she’ll share her advice for corporate women on how they can market themselves within their organization. Then, you’ll discover how you can make progress by learning the lessons about implementation; a value she highlighted after working with someone who built a 6-figure business in 90 days.
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In this episode, you’ll learn:

* The secret to great marketing that most people can’t – or refuse – to recognize.
* As a 52-year-old white lesbian, Diane has learned to speak the truth about who she is. Learn the power of doing this.
* How can you motivate yourself to act on perfecting your marketing system in spite of the fear you might experience along the way.
* What she thinks can solve the problem of corporate women who were not able to market themselves well inside their organization.
* Her thoughts on female-owned businesses not getting as much revenue as their male counterparts.

Tweetables:

* Do whatever you should be doing in marketing. And then add one more thing. And when one more thing gets comfortable, add another one.
* The more money you make, the more good you can do.
* Work ON your business, not IN your business. That’ll make all the difference in the world.
* What gets measured, gets better. What gets measured, gets done.
* You can’t improve in your business and in your life if you don’t know where you are today.
* There’s enough for all of us… the money will come.

Big Takeaways:

* The key to good marketing is to start doing something and grow from there. Nothing may seem perfect at first, but it’s better than not starting at all.
* Fear can be paralyzing when you start your marketing campaign. But it shouldn’t keep you from launching your campaign and let people know that you’ve got a great product to offer.
* Making a name for yourself within the organization is a matter of pushing yourself a little bit further your comfort zone by being the best that you can be and not being someone else.
* Achieving your goal is all about implementation. Your mentors can do only so much in showing you the way. At the end of the day, your application of these lessons spells the difference between your success and failure.
* 96% of small businesses will never make six figures. The reason is because most of them don’t have a specific target in mind (e.g. desired revenue over a given period).

Related Links & References:

* Complete Marketing Systems official page: completemarketingsystems.com
* Diane Conklin’s YouTube Channel

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January 07, 2016 Judy Weintraub: Write The Book Inside of You

Everybody has a book inside of them. Join Judy Weintraub as she talks about writing your own book and making a name for yourself.
Judy is an attorney, entrepreneur and business executive. As a founder of SkillBites – a book writing service company – she’ll share the benefits of writing your book in terms of credibility, marketability and customer awareness. Listen as she talks about a popular topic: self-publish or get a publisher? Next, she’ll discuss the importance of having a clear, specific goal before publishing your book (E.g. Attracting big-ticket projects, build credibility, earn from royalties and so on). Doing so will help you make the most out of your effort.
She’ll also talk about another topic of her expertise – negotiating. Discover why it’s hard for us to negotiate and her tips on getting what we want through the power of negotiation. She’ll even explain why going to court to settle a dispute is THE WORST decision you’ll ever make. And what other option is available to you that’s more viable.
Then, she’ll share 2 touching stories. One is about a client who is in his mid-80’s asking her to write a 300-page memoir about his wife and his upbringing. The other is about a woman who has a terrible disease who wants to share her experience.
Lastly, she’ll teach the techniques on how to handle negative situations and remain positive all throughout.
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In this episode, you’ll learn:

* Is writing your book really worth an effort today?
* How to get your book done quickly.
* Her thoughts about the benefits of self-publishing against getting a publisher to do the work for you.
* Some of the reasons why her clients are writing books.
* The reason why negotiating is such a challenge, especially for women.
* The main source of legal disputes plaguing the society for the last 5 years.
* The most surprising thing that happened to her as a lawyer and as a businesswoman.
* How she was able to switch from handling negative situations for clients and then turning positive to help others publish their books.

Tweetables:

* Going to court is not the best option. In fact, it’s the worst option that you have.
* Everybody has a book inside of them.
* Women are very good at solving problems – we solve problems all the time.

Big Takeaways:

* Writing your own book is a great way to market your services and build your credibility. However, it’s tough to write one. Fortunately, there are roadmaps and systems in place that can help you get the job done.
* Getting a publisher is rewarding. But it’s tough to find one who will work with novice authors. On the other hand, self-publishing can be a lot quicker. What’s more, you get 100% of the royalty.
* You got to lay out your plan before you start writing your book. Identify your goals as well as your target audience. Ask yourself what you are going to do with the book once you published it.
* When you prepare prior to the negotiation, you’ll come across as someone who has conviction and confidence; thus, the other party will respect you more.
* In handling negative situations, try to put yourself in the other person’s shoes and understand where they’re coming from.

Related Links & References:

* Skillbites official website: SkillBites.net
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December 30, 2015 Jennifer Fleming: Reinvent Your Image Relentlessly

If there’s one tip Jennifer Fleming can share for leaders, it’s to have a relentless drive to learn new things and to reinvent themselves.
As a former IT professional, seasoned communicator, media insider and head of a PR firm, Tall Grass PR, Jennifer gives advice on giving successful interviews, standing out in the market place and positioning yourself for success.
She reveals her tips on how to project yourself well on and off the camera.
Lastly, find out how she was able to successfully transition herself from being in IT to running her own company – and how you can do that as well.
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In this episode, you’ll learn:

* How she helps her clients stand out in the present marketplace.
* The first qualifying question she asks every time she has to work with someone.
* Her advice about preparing for an interview and getting the most out of it.
* How to appropriately present yourself depending on the nature of the interview.
* Is there a difference between a woman and a man when they’re being interviewed?
* The challenges she had to go throughout her career – from being an IT professional to running her own PR firm.
* Tall Grass’ success story around DocuSign.
* The importance of social media as a tool for PR firms in terms of brand awareness.
* How to position yourself in such a way that leaders in your organization take notice of your expertise and skills.

Tweetables:

* Image is everything.
* Don’t dress for the job you have. Dress for the job you want.
* You don’t always have to be an expert, but you have to give it your all.
* Be willing to take the risk, but be also smart to take the risk.
* Be open to other opportunities.
* You can reinvent yourself and you can be anything as long as you’re passionate about it and you have an opportunity to grow.
* You have to be your own cheerleader. Nobody’s gonna do that for you but you.

Big Takeaways:

* Businesses have to identify their goals first when looking for a PR firm to promote them.
* It’s better to get “raindrops” of coverage and a thousand better hits rather than having a singular media moment.
* People who are preparing for an interview should rely on their PR team to make the coverage successful.
* Always project energy and be yourself when doing an interview. Because that’s the reflection of your brand.
* Wearing a nice dress – whether on camera or off – makes you feel nice and that comes through your voice, in your action and the way you project yourself.
* Having a backup plan makes us more relentless to reinvent ourselves and be more courageous to learn new things .
* Manage your risk by having a backup plan.
* Applying a corporate mindset when doing your personal inventory allows you to position yourself as a brand so people recognize how good you are.

Related Links & References:

* Tallgrass Public Relations official website: tallgrasspr.com
* Jennifer’s official Twitter account: com/jkfleming
* DocuSign success story case study: DocuSign
Tallgrass PR email address: www.tallgrasspr.
30 min
December 30, 2015 Linda Kaplan Thaler: From Grit to Great-Resiliance Over Talent

“If you have resiliance you can do anything.”
Linda is the founder of Publicis Kaplan Thaler. She’s responsible for some of America’s most iconic campaigns, including the Aflac duck and Clariol Herbal Essence ads. Linda has also authored and composed jingles that are among the most beloved in the American pop culture like “I Don’t Wanna Grow Up, I’m A Toys ‘R’ Us Kid” and “Kodak Moments”.
Linda will teach you the key to success based on what she observed in her life and from people like Colin Powell, Michael Jordan and Steven Spielberg. And no, it’s not the “IT” factor of being brilliant at school. Then, she’ll tell you why taking it easy as we grow old isn’t the best thing to do. In fact, it’s the opposite. Listen as she shares the story of her 89 year-old friend who developed “neurobics” or brain exercise.
Linda will then share how peak performers like Muhammad Ali and Nik Wallenda perpetually achieve their goals through over-preparedness. You’ll discover the secret sauce to standing out from the crowd and getting noticed by people you look up to.
And lastly, you’ll learn what you should start telling yourself TODAY if you want to succeed in life.
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In this episode, you’ll learn:

* What drove her to successfully build a billion dollar ad agency from scratch and launch bestselling books, one after the other.
* How Linda was able to integrate Angela Duckworth’s study on grit on her new book, “Grit To Great”.
* What is neurobics and how it can “pump up” your brain in order to achieve optimal performance.
* What do peak performers can teach you about over-preparing and how you can apply those lessons to your business.
* What should individuals do to stand out in a corporate setting.
* Her greatest instruction to people who want to get ahead in life – and it’s totally the opposite of what they teach you in school.

Tweetables:

* You can achieve greatness by developing your grit
* I know anywhere I go, I will never, ever, ever be the smartest person in the room. But I will outwork everybody and that’s why I succeed
* Happiness is not the absence of problems. Happiness is how you feel when you solved a problem
* Life is a marathon; it’s not a sprint. If it takes you 10 or 20 years, so what?
* However hard you think you’re working, work another 30 minutes or another 40 minutes
* I don’t care what you’re used to doing, do it more
* You can accomplish anything in your lifetime as long as you’re not willing to take credit for all of it – Harry Truman

Big Takeaways:

* Only 2% of prodigies have accomplished a level of success. Whereas 98% of people who are ahead of the game don’t possess anything special other than perseverance and resilience.
* You don’t have to be the strongest, the fastest or the smartest in the room. You just got to have the most grit.
* You can develop your grit whatever age you are. Whether you’re an 8 year-old kid or a 95 year-old adult, you can achieve more than what society expects you to get.
* Learning new things such as languages, sports or arts prevent you from suffering dementia and Alzheimer’s.
* Experiencing fear has something to do with being unprepared more than an...
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December 23, 2015 Candy Barone: From Whistleblower to Sales Leader – An Empowering Conversation

Is your workforce entitled or looking for meaning?
Are you willing to stand up for what you believe in and let your voice be heard?
How do you develop your team in such a way that you leverage their strengths and make their weakness almost non-existent?
Why you need to embrace change NOW and be open in accepting the fact that Millennials holds the key to your company’s future?
Let international speaker, certified master coaching trainer and business strategist, Candy Barone show you about embracing your uniqueness, knowing your life’s purpose, having personal accountability and accepting change.
She’ll share her personal experiences about standing up with what’s right in spite the odds stacked against her. She’ll share how she was able to turn a particular person’s life around – from being a specialist into a full time consultant – using her keys to high performance. You’ll learn these keys to high performance and why it’s necessary to achieve extraordinary results for your business.
Lastly, she’ll discuss why she believes Millennials has the potential to change the world and why she thinks companies should adapt change as early as today.
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In this episode, you’ll learn:

* The 1 thing that can give women in corporations the power to say “YES.”
* The major challenge she had when she was in sales and how she overcame it in spite of being called a “whistle blower”.
* Her opinion on why women, in particular, struggle with finding their own voice.
* How Candy was able to help a once devastated specialist and turn her into a full time consultant running her team’s communication plan.
* Her keys to high performance.
* What can organizations learn about the Millennials and the group’s impact on the workforce in the next 10 years.

Tweetables:

* So many people do not take the responsibility and accountability for what they’re putting out there
* Leadership is a choice: Do you choose to show up?
* If I believe that there’s a generation that’s going to change the world, I believe it’s the m

Big Takeaways:

* Women in corporations need to embrace their uniqueness as someone who has the ability to connect more with people emotionally compared to their male counterparts.
* To be on top, you need to look up to the people who’s already there and be like them – which is not true. In fact, what’s more important is to be who you are and use your strengths to bring yourself to a higher level.
* Breaking the cultural cycle of fear – which stems from the household – is an essential step in promoting equality and finding our real purpose in this world.
* The keys to higher performance are: being committed in knowing what you’re trying to accomplish, putting in the work to make things happen and being accountable for the choices you make.
* Leaders must realize how valuable change is especially with the group of young workers coming in to work for them — particularly the millennials. This emerging group has a special set of skills that companies must leverage to be competitive.

Related Links & References:

* You Empowered Strong official website : candybaroneinternational.com
* “You Empowered Strong” book : candybaroneinternational.
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December 23, 2015 Jill Douka: How To Create Real Love- Even If You Grew Up Dysfunctional (and we all did)

With the steady increase of relationships failing around the world, how do we make ours stronger and more fruitful?
What can we do to guarantee a healthy communication not only with people we work with but with ourselves as well?
Let 2-time TedX speaker, relationship mentor and author Jill Douka show you how to have a well-balanced relationship that produce lasting results on a personal and professional level.
Discover how to work in your relationship one you get past the honeymoon phase.
Also, find out more about her book, “Create Love: 7 Secrets To Manifest Your Perfect Match”, and how a personal tragedy led her to write it.
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In this episode, you’ll learn:

* Her take on the rising number of couple filing for divorce in Europe and America.
* How to gain relationship skills needed on a personal and professional standpoint.
* Her best-selling book and how to create an environment founded in love.
* The real meaning behind finding your perfect match and how to work on your connection with each other.
* How to deal with the next phase of your relationship and make it stronger.
* The difference between men and women when it comes to handling relationships – at home and at work.
* Her biggest learning experience around the business of relationships.
* Her tips on how to love yourself more.

Tweetables:

* If you want to sell more, you have to have relationship skills.
* We don’t find love, we create it.
* The basic concept of self-love is to re-program ourselves on how we talk to ourselves.
* People stay loyal to employers who appreciate them.

Big Takeaways:

* Most of us grew up with a dysfunctional family. Thus, an increasing divorce rate around the world.
* If we learn to communicate well with ourselves, then, we’ll be able to have a better relationship with other people.
* The two basic needs of each person we connect with is to be loved and be accepted.
* Anything we need to see from the outside must be created first from within.

Related Links & References:

* Jill Douka on TedxChennai
* Jill Douka on TedxNicosia
* Jill’s official website: jilldouka.com

Her book’s Amazon link: Create Love: 7 Secrets to Manifest Your Perfect Match
30 min
December 17, 2015 Roxanne Emmerich: From Playboy Club Meeting to Multi-Million Dollar Turnaround Specialist

Hundreds of businesses worldwide are suffering from toxic, unmotivated workplace. And the effects are staggering: from sales dwindling to business folding.
So, how can we avoid such threat?
Let National Speakers Association hall-of-famer, Roxanne Emmerich, take you back to the basics. Discover how the long-forgotten “giving more than receiving” philosophy has helped her clients turn their businesses around for the better. Find out how she was able to work with top performing companies of America and triple, even quadruple their goals.
Lastly, learn why she’s a firm believer of living in a world of gratitude. What this mindset can bring to your organization?
It’s time to find out.
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In this episode, you’ll learn:

* How did her experience as a lender back in college led to a successful career in banking.
* How she dealt being the only woman lender at a conference at the Lake Geneva Playboy club.
* What drives her to be one of the most in-demand resource for bankers and financial leaders in the world.
* How passion thru inspiration made her triple, even quadruple, her client’s initial goal in as short as 6 weeks.
* Her company’s 27 Key Processes that enabled her to transform the performance of businesses.

Tweetables:

* People always understand results.
* Life gives to the givers and takes from the takers and the world has a perfect accounting system.
* The workplace is there for you to express yourself and to give value that far exceeds what you receive.
* There’s nothing more fun than winning in business.
* Passion comes from inspiration.
* Repetition is the law of learning.
* Live in a world of gratitude. Because the more you have gratitude, the more good things are coming your way.

Big Takeaways:

* Giving value more than what you receive is key to receive tenfold of a blessing.
* Motivation isn’t the most important mover of people, inspiration is.
* A profitable business starts with the practical application of concepts, theories and ideas. Unless organizational leaders favor change, their organization will continue to suffer. And they have no one else to blame but themselves.
* We should bring back into the mindset of helping people around us win; especially in the workplace. And it starts with creating a workplace free from gossips, politics and intrigues.
* The more you give, the more you receive. But don’t do it for the receiving. Because people can smell it when you’re just doing it for money.

Related Links & References:

* Roxanne Emmerich official website: emmerichfinancial.com
* Thank God It’s Monday!: How to Create a Workplace You and Your Customers Love
* YouTube: The National Speakers Association honoring Roxanne Emmerich with the Philanthropist of the Year award.

30 min
December 17, 2015 Sharon Sayler: Courageous Communication and Gestures Critical for Standing Out

Why are some people excellent communicators while others are struggling to have their voices heard?
What do effective leaders do differently when it comes to getting their message across?
How can we improve our communication skills and advance our career in our organization?
When it comes to communication, Sharon Sayler, head of Competitive Edge Communications, knows what works and what doesn’t.
And in this episode, the author of bestselling book, “What Your Body Says”, exposes basic principles that should improve your communication skills almost overnight.
Listen as she talks about “language softeners” and how they make your statements weak. Next, she’ll tell you why keeping a success journal can elevate your status and help upper management notice your skills. Then, she’ll walk you through different verbal and non-verbal communication skills and why they matter especially during meetings. She’ll even talk about dealing with bullies in your workplace.
Lastly, she’ll discuss how understanding various voice patterns is key in sending your message with more power and influence.
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In this episode, you’ll learn:

* What is conscious courageous communication and why is it a valuable asset in making sure we drive our message across effectively.
* Dealing with a situation where people label you as being an outsider in an organization.
* What can corporations do differently in light of the issue about inclusion.
* Choosing the right mentor or so-called “champion” to advance your career in your organization.
* What is emotional manipulation and how to deal with it when someone starts to bully you in the workplace.
* Understanding the non-verbal communication while avoiding the mistakes associated with it.
* The biggest mistakes in verbal communication especially around 2 main voice patterns.

Tweetables:

* Oftentimes, I find women to be more inquisitive or relationship-type in sales.
* Keep you emotion in check. Women become too emotional and we start to take it personal. That’s when we get all sorts of negative labels.
* Foster cooperation and understand that all ideas are welcome.
* One way to spot a mentor is they love to connect with people.

Big Takeaways:

* We’ve got to make a stand about something we believe and avoid sugarcoating our message with “language softeners”. That way, people accept us as someone who has conviction and a leader.
* Having a meaningful conversation with your team starts with respecting each other’s point of view and using a simple “Yes…And” phrase.
* Keep your emotion in check when speaking your mind.
* Understanding various verbal and non-verbal patterns – and applying their principles – allows you to become an accomplished communicator.
* There’s nothing wrong with self-advocacy. In fact, self-advocacy encourages people to open up and contribute better ideas for the benefit of the organization.

Related Links & References:

* Sharon Sayler’s official website: sharonsayler.com
* Link to Sharon’s bestselling book: “What Your Body Says (And How to Master the Message): Inspire, Influence, Build Trust, and Create Lasting Business Relationships”

31 min
December 10, 2015 Sharon Stanbury: How Patience is the Real Power in Business

Change is key to the survival and the success of an organization; whether it’s an upgrade to a new email system or a paradigm shift towards gender equality.
With more than 30 years of corporate career, change catalyst Sharon Stanbury has seen the ups and downs of implementing key changes. And in this episode of The Female Red Zone, she shares valuable lessons, tips and insights for leaders who are on their way to promote changes in their organization. She reveals the importance of going straight to your people and ask their take on the changes you’d like to implement in your business.
Finally, learn about “listening conversation”. Find out how it can potentially bring forth new ideas and innovations to your company.
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In this episode, you’ll learn:

* What is a change catalyst and its role in transforming how businesses are done for the better.
* The biggest change she had to implement around a company’s email management solution and the challenges she had to go through.
* Her thoughts on how to apply change while addressing the needs of people who will get affected by this transformation.
* Her take on gender pay inequity and the value of bringing impactful feminine qualities into a masculine work environment.
* The importance of feminine energy in a corporate environment.
* How she transforms businesses through thought leading conversations such as gender equality.
* The biggest risk she had to undertake as a change catalyst.
* Her biggest success in helping organizations change.

Tweetables:

* Change is always an individual journey. It cannot be implemented globally without consideration for the people going through the change.
* Patience is power.
* Trust is the key to the speed of innovation in an organization.
* It’s okay to have fluffy conversations.

Big Takeaways:

* Fear of something is always the root cause of resistance to change.
* People who are going through a change in a corporate environment need understanding and compassion.
* A lot of companies implement change without considering the personal journey their employees have to go through.
* The root cause of inequity is that people – especially women – are not being themselves. Instead, people become what they aren’t in order to produce results on their jobs.
* Recognizing the harmony between feminine and masculine energy in business is a key competitive advantage.
* Having a “listening conversation” is key, especially if you’re generating new business ideas with your team.
* It’s okay to generate negative responses. Because they show things that needs to be done in order to improve your business.

Related Links & References:

* http://stanburys.wix.com/yourenotanail
* Sharon’s LinkedIn Profile
* Sharon’s Facebook Profile
* [email protected]

24 min

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