
A well-known power blogger and business owner took public responsibility recently for her company's hardships in 2011, rather than leave the blame where everyone else is placing it: elsewhere. Imagine if we all did the same, looked at ourselves honestly, and accepted responsibility? How might that change our lives, our businesses, our nation?
Where do you turn when you know you've got a great business idea, but you don't have the capital to get it started? Ever heard of crowdfunding? With the power of social media, even the most cash-strapped entrepreneur can see his dreams come true -- interest-free.
I used to get frustrated with talented unemployed folks who seem unwilling to start their own businesses. Then I noticed some striking differences between entrepreneurs and the rest of the population. Do you think anyone can be an entrepreneur? And if not, why not?
There have always been shining stars among us, geniuses and visionaries who operate on a completely different plane of consciousness than the rest of us. This is a salute to those I knew in high school, with an invitation for you to share your own memories. Who were the geniuses among you? And where are they now?
Serving Cobb salads and lobster rolls to Newport tourists is where I learned the values of trading on both my time and my talent -- not just one or the other. That's why there's much more to excellent service than taking orders and filling water glasses. I learned 5 lessons that separated the servers who raked in the cash from the ones who barely made enough to cover their bills. Those 5 lessons apply to all sales. Do you see yourself here?
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