by Magesh Tarala on June 20, 2010
Buyers for your company: How to build a great list?
by Steve Popell, Jun 14, 2010
In a previous post, Steve discussed the fact that becoming an attractive strategic acquisition candidate should begin with learning precisely what prospective buyers think that means, and how to elicit that information in a series of telephone interviews. But, an equally important element is determining whom to interview. This post addresses that question. more…
Leadership and Mythology #6: Panic and Self doubt
by Gary Monti, Jun 15, 2010
When you leave your comfort zone, even little things take on much bigger significance and cause you to doubt yourself. But once you become comfortable dealing with uncertainty, the rewards will be tremendous. Leaving your familiar confines is like being touched by the Greek god Pan. Leaders are characterize by their ability to stand up to Pan. more…
Social Media and Tribers #2: DEATH of Email; RISE of branded Tribes
by Deepika Bajaj, Jun 16, 2010
A while back, email was an effective medium to market your products. But not anymore. Because of the rise of junk mail people don’t trust the emails they get. New web marketing is based on the foundation of TRUST with our tribe. In this post, Deepika gives a high level overview of how to go about building trust within your tribe. more…
Flexible Focus #6: Peace in the Elements
by William Reed, Jun 17, 2010
A great way to gain flexible focus is to study elements of words, their roots, nuances, and varieties of expression. This can be done in any language, but in Chinese and Japanese you have the additional dimension of written characters (kanji), not only the elements or radicals which make up the kanji, but the remarkable range of expression made possible in writing with a brush. more…
Author’s Journey #26: Speak your way to book publishing success
by Roger Parker, Jun 18, 2010
Speaking is one of the best ways you can promote your book while planning and writing it. It creates a special bond with your audience, paving the way for book sales and lasting relationships. In this segment, Roger encourages you to speak your way to book publishing success by speaking about your book at every opportunity. more…
Tagged as: active garage,
blog.invincibelle.com,
Business Valuation,
communications,
deepika bajaj,
entrepreneur,
Entrepreneurship,
Flexible Focus,
gary monti,
Leadership,
leadership and mythology,
Leadership myths,
Roger paker,
Social Media,
steve popell,
william reed,
Writing for Business,
www.invincibelle.com
by Magesh Tarala on April 11, 2010
Social media distress – 3 ways to destress
by Deepika Bajaj, Apr 5, 2010
Technology has made it possible to be connected at all times and it’s getting easier everyday. Falling into this trap can cause stress. Deepika suggests some ways to help you overcome the social media stress. more…
Leadership Cancers #4: Adrenaline and testosterone
by Gary Monti, Apr 6, 2010
If you don’t plan, you have to react. In some environments, reaction is the modus operandi and it becomes the culture. Ability to react quickly is a virtue, but if that is the way of life, it causes serious problems. The solution is to plan. If you plan properly, your project will have greater flexibility at a lower cost. Of course there will be detractors and their common refrain is it is a luxury to be able to plan. They are wrong. more…
Support for Success
by Guy Ralfe, Apr 7, 2010
With a family to support, leaving a secure job in corporate America to pursue the dream of entrepreneurship in the worst economic conditions in recent memory takes guts. Guy has done it! He says he could not have done it without the help of others – Business Partners, Industry Knowledge Partners and of course support from family and friends. Moral of the story is don’t try to be the lone ranger. Getting all the support you need is crucial for your success. more…
Don’t hold back. Do ask.
by Himanshu Jhamb, Apr 8, 2010
When people get what they want, it is not magic or miracle. They ask. Unless you let your intent be known, you will not get what ever it is you are looking for. From the outside, it may look like some people are lucky. Not true. Luck is what happens when opportunity meets preparation. more…
Author’s Journey #16: Attracting the right literary agent
by Roger Parker, Apr 9, 2010
One of the most important steps in your journey to a published book is to attract the attention of the right literary agent. The old “shotgun approach” which is very inefficient and will not get the desired results. Branding is the new way that will make the agents seek you. Read this article to find out examples of the “new way”. more…
Tagged as: active garage,
BLOGTASTIC!,
Business Management,
business planning,
Business Strategy,
deepika bajaj,
Entrepreneurship,
gary monti,
Guy Ralfe,
himanshu jhamb,
Leadership,
Rajesh Setty,
Roger paker,
www.activegarage.com
by Magesh Tarala on March 28, 2010
Everything is so amazing and nobody is happy
by Vijay Peduru, Mar 22, 2010
Have you taken a moment to reflect how amazing it is to be living this time and age? There are so many gadgets and tools that increase our capacity phenomenally, but we often end up complaining about trivial things about them. Watch a short humorous video in this post and that will help you realize that we are very lucky indeed! more…
Leadership Cancers #2: The insanity of multitasking
by Gary Monti, Mar 23, 2010
The human brain is similar to a single core microprocessor. Multitasking in either case involves context switching which is expensive. But is it effective? Multitasking should not be confused with some tasks we can perform simultaneously, like chewing gum and walking. In this post, Gary argues that high value tasks or tasks that have high impact when something goes wrong, are not conducive to multitasking. Don’t agree? Well, have you read about the impact of texting and driving? Or next time you go to a meeting, try working on your laptop and listening to the conversation at the same time.
One of our readers Avi commented that multitasking is related to picking up tasks in a “wait” state. While it is true that this enables efficient use of time, it does not mean that you can do multiple tasks at the same time. If task A takes 40 hours, you cannot expect task B to be fit in at the same time. If task A hits a roadblock and cannot progress, task B gets worked on. Do read Gary’s response too. more…
Past is NO way to the Future
by Guy Ralfe, Mar 23, 2010
Ever dealt with a financial advisor or read an investment brochure? Their standard disclaimer is that past performance is not an indication of future performance. While knowledge of the past definitely is valuable, we should be aware that the future will not mimic the past. Now, apply this to your life and your actions; don’t let the past hinder your future performance. more…
CAPEX-Free IT: How to refresh your technology, deliver stellar IT, and keep your CFO happy
by Marc Watley, Mar 25, 2010
Money is tight everywhere. According to most surveys and reports, CAPEX spending in IT is going to increase slightly this year at best, if not remain flat. Resources are down to 2005 levels. So, how do you do more with less. With the advent of virtualization and cloud computing, there are numerous options to pay as you go. When implementing this strategy, do it the Kaizen way. more…
Author’s Journey #14: How to get others to help you write your book
by Roger Parker, Mar 26, 2010
In this post Roger describes three basic approaches to getting others to help you write your book. They are:
1. Paying for Help
2. The Network Approach
3. Social Media Approach
Read the post to understand what they are and how to leverage existing tools. As always, your choice should be determined by your goals and your resources. more…
Tagged as: Action,
active garage,
Business Management,
Business Strategy,
execution,
gary monti,
Guy Ralfe,
http://activegarage.com,
Leadership,
management,
marc watley,
possibilities,
purpose,
Roger paker,
roger parker,
Strategy,
technology,
vijay peduru,
Writing for Business,
www.activegarage.com
Subscribe