Executive coach – Justin Tadlock: "Some Thoughts on Success"

Starting your own business It’s one thing to try and convince your family that you’re doing the right thing. It’s an entirely different beast trying to get other people to take the plunge with you. Motivation is key If you’re not entirely convinced you can be successful, you won’t be. The thing people most often…

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Executive coach – The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People!

Life Coaching: A friend recently mentioned how much her life was positively changed because of “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.” I recommended Stephen Covey’s book a few months ago and she had just finished reading it. “I’m training for a triathlon that’s taking place in California,” she beamed! “The 7 Habits of Highly…

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Personal life Coach – Getting What You Want Through Clarity!

Life Coaching; Business Coaching: My brother, Lance, got what he wanted simply by asking for it! The following advice came from his friend, Tem. “Everything is clearer and faster when you just decide what you really want and go for it or go for broke.” And the follow-up lesson is: “Be willing to walk; don’t…

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Persoanl life Coach – The Power of Nice

Life Coaching: Just started re-reading The Power of Nice, by Linda Kaplan Thaler and Robin Koval. I completely agree with their philosophy that “it pays to be nice.” Finally, a four-letter word I can use around my parents. The Power of Nice is available through Amazon. Also visit their site at: www.thepowerofnice.com

Executive coach – Guy Kawasaki on The Art of Customer Service

Business Coach – Guy Kawasaki on The Art of Customer Service (From http://blogs.openforum.com/2008/12/17/the-art-of-customer-service/) I’m a huge fan of Guy Kawasaki and own a thoroughly highlighted copy of his book, The Art of the Start. The excerpt below is from a chapter in Guy’s new book, Reality Check: The Irreverent Guide to Outsmarting, Outmanaging, and Outmarketing…

Business success at Engine Yard due to everyone's efforts to add value to the customer!

My brother, Lance Walley, is a very smart businessman. He is the co-founder and CEO of Engine Yard, based in San Francisco, which provides fully-managed Ruby and Rails hosting and deployment. Lance recently mentioned the reason for Engine Yard’s success was due to every employee’s efforts: “I want to note that we wouldn’t be in…