Ep 198: How Can You Avoid Distractions at Work
The little distractions that eat up your time on the job keep you from being productive. What if there was a way that you could avoid distractions at work? In [...]
Apr, 7
2015
Feb, 2
2015
Here’s Why Your Cold Calls Fail
Poor cold calls hurt everyone's ability to sell. Cold calls are an important tool for companies getting their product or service into new markets. But when they are done wrong, [...]
Nov, 11
2014
Why You Need to Listen to Feedback
You need to listen to feedback because sometimes you may miss an important message. This week, The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast takes you into the communication curve, where a perceived [...]
Oct, 27
2014
Don’t Micromanage a Car Wash
Recently, I saw a charity car wash on a street corner. This is a frequent fundraiser for youth groups or other causes. You get your car washed by a enthusiastic [...]
Sep, 22
2014
Next Level Networking: Being a Business Friend
If you like having friends, then why aren't you try to make more of them in the world of business? Friends give us support, guidance, and truth. Aren't these qualities [...]
Aug, 11
2014
Do Your Hang-ups Hold You Back?
Your hang-ups hold you back by distracting your focus from the important things in your life. Hang-ups will often give inanimate objects a huge amount of power over you. Consider [...]
Mar, 31
2014
Are You Becoming the Bad Boss?
If you worry about becoming a bad boss, a new study from Michigan State University may make you feel nervous. Researchers found that the act of carefully monitoring the fairness [...]
Mar, 19
2014
Ep 145 – Your Slow News Day
TV newscasters experience slow news days and there's a good chance that you do as well in your job. This week's 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast, talks about those days when [...]
Feb, 10
2014
How to Get Really Good
If you want to get really good at anchoring a TV newscast, then you need to be willing to watch yourself. That was the advice I received years ago from [...]
Apr, 29
2013
Productivity – Looking for Smudges
George the Janitor likes to stare at glass. While he may look like he's lost in thought, he is one of the most productive people you'll ever meet. You may [...]