Blind Date for Business
I had the pleasure to attend a presentation given by the Kansas City Area Development Council (KCADC http://www.thinkkc.com ) this past week. The purpose of their presentation was to give the business community an update on the economic development progress being made in our region, and what opportunities that would bring to our communities. In…
Make Contact
How do you approach new business? Do you put together a list of potential clients, and figure out the best way to connect with them? Do you go after the low hanging fruit, and call on existing clients for more business? The most frustrating aspect of generating new business is lots of action on your…
In the Groove
I recently took some much needed time off. No TV, no phone, minimal internet, and lots of good books to devour. It was a complete recharge of my system. I took this time to reconnect to what I like to do best: explore, think, write and create. I had the opportunity to meet new people,…
Clear the Mechanism
As a major league pitcher in the movie For Love of the Game Kevin Costner’s character utters the phrase “clear the mechanism” each time he gets ready to hurl the baseball at the plate. As a professional athlete who is trained to focus at a higher level at crucial moments during play, this phrase removes…
The Parking Fairy
I was on my way to a networking luncheon this week, and gave myself a few extra minutes to find a parking space. With the lunch meeting location being in a popular downtown area, I assumed that my search for a good spot would take some time and possibly a good walk. Earlier that day,…
Make it Happen
Excuses are just words. Here I’ll give you some: no time, no money, no resources, I can’t, I don’t know how. Sound familiar? Not being what I consider computer tech-savvy, I occasionally come across obstacles that prevent me from accessing and producing things and ideas online or through the computer. This experience is not only…
