The 5 Ws of Your New Year

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You have probably heard that when writing a press release, you should start with the “who, what, where, when, why (and sometimes how)” of your story. These are often referred to as “the 5 Ws”. What if you start your new year the same way? I’ve written a list of questions that will help you create “The 5 Ws of Your New Year”. Get yourself into a quiet place, grab a pen or keyboard and let your imagination and dreams guide your answers to these questions: 1.      Who will … [Read more...]

Success Is in the Details: Are You Managing Yours Well?

Lisa Elia

This is the time of year when some people start to pull back and relax a bit, while others are planning for a successful 2012. A great strategy, with specific action steps, is what leads to success. Mindset and goal setting alone won’t do it: you need to take the right ACTIONS with the right mindset to achieve success in business. There are so many people talking about how to achieve success and how to market, but I find that a lot of people need help organizing all the information and … [Read more...]

10 Questions to Answer to Have a Life-Changing Year

1. How do I want to feel when I wake up each day, in the new year? 2. How can I get rid of the tasks in my life that I don’t like to do (e.g., software, staffing, outsourcing)? 3. How will I feed myself creatively on a regular basis? 4. Which exciting new experiences do I want to add to my life throughout the year? 5. How will I greatly expand my circle of friends, business acquaintances, referral sources, etc.? 6. What specific things will I do to vastly increase my knowledge … [Read more...]