Category Archives: Listening

How Do I Keep Up?

Posted on September 10, 2018 by

I am often asked by entrepreneurs starting small business, “How do I keep up with what is happening in the business? This is not a simple question to answer as it depends on your communication style, level of knowledge on … Continue reading →

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The Politics of Business

Posted on June 18, 2018 by

In my role as an Employment Counsellor I got to hear many stories of why people found themselves unemployed.  For some it was simply that the business wasn’t doing well and there was not enough cash flow for them to … Continue reading →

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Did I Hear You?

Posted on June 11, 2018 by

When we listen, we sometimes let the ‘inner voice’ interfere with the conversation.  We let our mind think about our response rather than respectively waiting for the person to finish.  We may miss out on the important points of the … Continue reading →

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The Search and the Solution

Posted on April 30, 2018 by

For any small business it is always wise to know what your competition’s pricing is in comparison to yours.  You are competing in the same marketplace and with the same potential customers, so you need to know how you stack … Continue reading →

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Appreciation for the Story

Posted on April 9, 2018 by

I was reminded last night of the importance of listening to someone’s story before making up one of your own.  Over my lifetime I have developed a deep appreciation for music, music of all genres.  That is, except for rap.  … Continue reading →

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Puzzling World

Posted on March 26, 2018 by

We live in a world of contradictions.  We are repeatedly told that stress is a killer, but we fall victim to it in all of our interactions. I was at a forum today where it was mostly managers or executives.  … Continue reading →

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The Entrepreneurial Spirit

Posted on February 12, 2018 by

When we hear someone talk about entrepreneurs and the entrepreneurial spirit we often think of this brave individual charging off in the world of ideas, ready to venture out on his/her own.  What we don’t think of is the employee … Continue reading →

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