Honoree Corder's Blog, page 20
November 8, 2012
A is for Ask ... or Don't Ask
I recently received the following request message from a connection on LinkedIn:
"I am sending this email because this is the time of the year where we at XYZ Company really focus on the upcoming new year, increasing business and retaining current clients.
Based on that I am reaching out to my network and seeking prospect referrals, I would like to list you as a prospect referral. As a Blank
"I am sending this email because this is the time of the year where we at XYZ Company really focus on the upcoming new year, increasing business and retaining current clients.
Based on that I am reaching out to my network and seeking prospect referrals, I would like to list you as a prospect referral. As a Blank
October 15, 2012
There are NO Messages In Your Inbox
My email Inbox has exactly one email in it as I write this (although I'm sure others will find their way in shortly). If your Inbox has 100, 500 or even more than 1,000 emails, you may think having it cleaned up and cleaned out is only a dream ... a dream to be fulfilled when you say good-bye to email when you retire.
Not necessarily. Email is a tool to make life and business easier for you, and
Not necessarily. Email is a tool to make life and business easier for you, and
September 24, 2012
P is for Perfection
Perfect doesn't exist. I know, I spent far too many years looking for it, striving for it and pretending I had it.
I had a long conversation today with a close friend and colleague about perfection, happiness and success. She wanted to know how I "do it" and "make it look so easy." While I appreciate that, I thought this post could shed some light on what I do that works for me, and help you
I had a long conversation today with a close friend and colleague about perfection, happiness and success. She wanted to know how I "do it" and "make it look so easy." While I appreciate that, I thought this post could shed some light on what I do that works for me, and help you
August 6, 2012
T is for Time Maximization
Time management is a lie. You don't manage your time. You either maximize the time you have, or you don't. Meaning, you either intend and decide your day, or the day gets away from you.
It could feel like you left it all on the floor today and got everything done you wanted to, and here's how:
Define the most important areas of focus. There are probably 3-5, such as: rainmaking, keeping
It could feel like you left it all on the floor today and got everything done you wanted to, and here's how:
Define the most important areas of focus. There are probably 3-5, such as: rainmaking, keeping
July 24, 2012
IN MEMORIAM - Dr. Steven Covey, 1932-2012
What is the difference between a (wo)man who changes the world and the one who doesn't?
Belief that they can. Belief they deserve to make their contribution, and the world deserves to receive it. Belief that the world will suffer if they play small, so they choose to play BIG. Dr. Covey played BIG.
“I am personally convinced that one person can be a change catalyst, a “transformer” in any
Belief that they can. Belief they deserve to make their contribution, and the world deserves to receive it. Belief that the world will suffer if they play small, so they choose to play BIG. Dr. Covey played BIG.
“I am personally convinced that one person can be a change catalyst, a “transformer” in any
July 2, 2012
Triumphing Over Challenges
Just when you think the way has cleared for a smooth ride, challenges come up just to keep things interesting. How do you find success in the face of setbacks? You follow a simple set of strategies that make all the difference.
Strategy #1: The minute you decide to stay in the game, you're in the top 10%. About 90% of people simply give up, so by re-committing to your desired outcome, you're
Strategy #1: The minute you decide to stay in the game, you're in the top 10%. About 90% of people simply give up, so by re-committing to your desired outcome, you're
May 30, 2012
All Systems GO!
Most of us understand our businesses as well as we understand our cars: we know we're supposed to take care of them so they'll take care of us, but when it comes to grasping exactly what that all means, we're not entirely sure how to execute exactly right. If you want to experience growth in your business, you need look no further than the people you already work with, and the people they know, 
May 19, 2012
What's Your Unfair Selling Position (USP)?
I believe everyone has a "USP" (Unique Selling Proposition): it's what sets you apart from your "competition." There may be someone who does what you do, but I guarantee if you dig a little deeper, you have qualities, characteristics and qualifications that make you unique and different. When you identify them, you give yourself an advantage.
An advantage you can take to the bank.
An advantage you can take to the bank.
May 8, 2012
T is for Transforming Your Language
Transforming your language, specifically using transformative language is one of the more basic and yet amazingly powerful, keys to a successful life, business or relationship.
The language we choose to use is, without a doubt, incredibly powerful. Do you realize you are choosing (intentionally or by default) the language you use, and when you do, you are literally choosing your material
The language we choose to use is, without a doubt, incredibly powerful. Do you realize you are choosing (intentionally or by default) the language you use, and when you do, you are literally choosing your material
April 27, 2012
Pondering Persistence
Success is never overnight or instantaneous. The truth is, when you see someone who seems to be an overnight success, chances are they worked for many years and then experienced something that allowed their success breakthrough.
Just ask Kim Nelson, founder of Daisy Cakes. She perfected her recipes over many years, and then found "instant success" when she appeared on Shark Tank. You can read
Just ask Kim Nelson, founder of Daisy Cakes. She perfected her recipes over many years, and then found "instant success" when she appeared on Shark Tank. You can read
