Value Gone Stale February 16, 2023 In recent survey results on the least desired Valentine’s Day gifts, one of the top choices was the classic heart-shaped box of chocolates. Over half of the respondents in this survey agreed that this gift represents a “cop-out.” Forty or fifty years ago, the heart-shaped box of chocolates was new and different. For many, the thrill of receiving such a box has waned over the years because they are so ubiquitous. And yet there…
“Generosity begins by trusting ourselves enough to know that we’re not actually drowning.”
So, if you’re a guest on a podcast, don’t worry. Your family and friends, your colleagues, and other listeners will think you sound fantastic because they’re hearing the voice they’re used to hearing.
Remember when the term “Merger Monday” was a thing during the last wave of corporate acquisitions?
Now it’s shifted to “Make Plans to Find a New Job Monday,” as it seems that every Monday there’s more news of layoffs. There are reports out this morning, for example, that Dell plans to cut 5% of its global workforce.
A vibrant and deep network is key to building a successful solo or small professional services practice. Most service providers agree with this statement. (Those who don’t may not be in business much longer.)
” . . . living generously is the idea that if I consistently focus on creating and delivering value for others and aiding them in their journey, then somehow, somewhere along the way, I will receive even more than I gave.”
I was honored to be invited as a guest on “The PowerVie Podcast,” hosted by David Hall of All Contractor Marketing. It’s the most wide-ranging interview, as a guest, I can remember doing, as we talked about leaving corporate, purpose-filled charitable work, podcasting, pricing, and much more.
“It’s not the content of what you say, because people don’t remember that. What sticks is the emotion and passion you convey.”
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