Isn't it interesting how opportunities just show up when you're committed to an outcome?
As you know, less than two years ago, I stepped boldly into my Contribution in the World and transformed an old building into Business Innovation Lab Coworking and Conference facility. It seemed like a natural extension of the mentoring and organizational development we've been doing with businesses for over 17 years.
I've been wondering how we could further expand our offerings when, out of the
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Interested or Committed?
American Author, Kenneth Blanchard wrote, “When you're interested in doing something, you do it only when it's convenient. When you're committed to something, you accept no excuses, only results." His words are profound. When goal setting (as many people do at the beginning of the year), this quote prompts the question, are you interested or committed?
One of the key tools I use consistently to achieve results in my business and in other areas of my life is my Business Blueprint, which is now
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Celebrating 2018
I don't know about you but it feels like this last year as flown by. It seems like just last month I got the keys to my new building, dubbed the Business Innovation Lab, when it was really last December!
Since that time, we renovated the property, collaborated with our sponsor-partners, opened our doors for the Excellerate Associates headquarters, and expanded to offer coworking, executive suites, office space and conference space. I couldn't have done it without my wonderful teams. I say
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A Simple Way to Innovate
When you research the highly successful innovators, like Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, or Stephanie Louise Kwolek (inventor of Kevlar and National Inventor Hall of Famer), it’s easy to assume they tap into something. How is it that they create ideas that change how we operate in the world?
The answer is, they exercise their brain. They get in the habit of shifting into what’s possible.
It’s not that innovative people don’t get stopped or stumped. After all, operating a business or creating new
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