Honoree Corder's Blog, page 17

5 Tip Friday: Success Made Simple

One word to describe how I work: Intentionally.

Apps, software, tools I can't live without: My iPhone, MacBook Air & MacBook Pro, and iPad. Evernote and iTunes are my go-tos. I carry a stylus so I can take notes in Penultimate, which syncs with Evernote.

My favorite way to do a project: From start to finish. Reality: I have to use Brain Surgery Time to get my books written and other important

"NO." It's a Complete Sentence.

The majority of my clients have "nice person's disease" ... the desire to please others by saying "yes" ... "sure" ... "absolutely" no matter who is asking, or when they're asking, or what they're asking. Much of the time, it is to their own detriment, and the detriment of their practices and businesses.

In case you need it, let me give you special permission to say "no" (or one of its

A Procrastination Funny ... and NO. {Smile}

Try some of these instead ...

You Must Delegate to Succeed

Most small business owners and service professionals are doing way too many things that they could be delegating to someone else. Are you in this category? Often the excuse used is that there are not enough financial resources to justify the expense, or they feel it's just faster to complete the tasks themselves. Even if you have an assistant, chances are you are most likely massively

Five Ways to Add Some Fun to Your Workday

No matter where you work, you probably suffer from time to time through days that seem as if they're never going to end. Since you spend a large majority of your life at work, it's important to enjoy the process! You can lighten your spirits by adding an element of fun to your workday. Here are some ideas:

Work in a perk. When you plan your day, include one item that you can look forward to:

Spring Break "Hangover"

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8 tips for polite communication in today’s technological world

You want my attention right now, this instant. I get it, I really do. But I wasn’t sitting here just waiting for you to send me a text, email or VideoChat connection request. No, I was already busy when you decided you needed my full focus. The same is true for you, I’m sure. You are constantly interrupted throughout your work day, making focus time and productivity a virtual impossibility.

The Core Four

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Relationship Building Requires Constant Contact

Relationship building and networking does not end with the contract being signed or a handshake. The key to success with current and future clients is following up. The saying is true, "The gold is in the follow-up!"

Here are three ways to stay in touch and be remembered long after the initial encounter is over:

Send a handwritten note. The day after you meet a potential client, write them a

Make Every Call Count Part 3

In this series, I share tips for making every call you make count. You can't not make calls, and your excuses aren't cutting it because they simply aren't adding cash to your bottom line. 
Here are the final six tips you must use to make every call count:
Ask for What You Want. Do not hang up the phone before you ask for what you want. Even if you think you will not get it, ask anyway (Go for