Musings from Harriet

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Organized? Not so much

Does this sound familiar? As the old year ends the last 2 weeks are reserved for clean up setting goals and preparing for the new year. New goals are set and the way is clear for all the greatness the new year will bring.  But wait what happens when the end of the...

One step at a time

I often say you eat the elephant one bite at a time but don’t we all want it all right now.  Ok, I’ve been dieting for at least 24 hours I should have lost 10 pounds.  I sent out my newsletter I expect 5-10 new qualified clients now. After sending out all those...

On It Not In It

I had the pleasure of attending an E-Myth workshop last Friday and I noticed several things. First of all, I can have bragging rights because several of my clients, who I had invited, kept saying I learned this from Harriet; now that is cool validation.  Second I was...

OMG

How did you know that about me?  Where did that awful picture come from?  How did you get my phone number? This morning I was at a Women in Business meeting and was reminded about the vulnerability of social media.  People post things and think only their friends will...

Nobody does it better…..

Ok, be honest how many times have you said it’s easier to do it yourself than to have to teach someone? Now tell me how many of you are overworked and unable to get everything done and feeling overwhelmed etc? Then there is the issue of the money; you can’t afford to...

New Uses

As we begin the New Year and set goals, (You did do them didn’t you?), it is time to think of new uses for some of the things we do or have.  Look at the next few examples and see if it can get your “what if” brain cells working. Funeral chapels are being used for...

Networking in real time

I am a huge advocate of networking as many of you know because I know it works; but here is the key, it’s NOT about collecting cards.  The one with the most cards is not the winner but merely a hoarder of cards. Networking is creating a relationship so people see you...

Necessity or Luxury?

I recently read an article about business coaching, and although I consider myself a consultant we know that lately the terms are interchangeable and I thought this article had valid points. This is how the article started. Today, having a Business Coach is no longer...

Miss Manners, Where Are You?

What has happened to our etiquette? When did we become so rude?  In recent conversations with colleagues and clients, I hear the same message repeated; people say yes and mean no when sending an R.S.V.P. or they show up when they reply no. I remember my daughter’s Bas...

Making the Elevator Exciting

I often attend networking events and the most painful part is when everyone introduces themselves. So often I hear my name is and I do, fill in the blank.  Sadly we dismiss most of those people unless we have a need for their services and even if we do why should we...

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