How do you stay ahead of the curve? How do you guarantee you are providing your customers with the next big thing? How do you present your offer in a way that is still intriguing to distracted customers? The answer is creativity. One way to get the attention of customers overwhelmed by choices is to […]
View PostDo What You Love, Even If Only Part-Time
It is Valentine’s Day, so I thought I would write about love – specifically, doing what you love. Everyone has heard it before, “Do what you love.” The idea is if you are doing work you would do even if you didn’t get paid, you will be happier and more productive. They say when you […]
View PostWhen is it Time To Pause?
There is a lot of talk about ways to do more, to accomplish more or to reach higher heights. But when is it time to do less, to stop or to pause? There are a several situations often overlooked by driven and high-energy entrepreneurs that, if ignored, can be detrimental to the overall business. The […]
View PostTraits of a Strong Team
Earlier, I wrote about how it is important to build rewards into your planning and goal setting. Today, I want to write a little more on what it means to be a part of Solavei as a member. Just as I strive to be a leader to my team, you are a leader to each […]
View PostThe Subtle Art of Effective Communication
The importance of effective communication cannot be overstated within the business world. Communication between leaders and those they lead, between two leaders, between two employees or between a company and its audience each use a variation of a communication strategy. Understanding the differences in how to communicate in these various situations is paramount to your […]
View PostHow To Get Better Results
In just a few days it will be Groundhog Day. We all know that predicting the next six weeks of weather is wishful thinking. After all even Punxsutawney Phil, one of the most famous groundhogs, has only been right 39% of the time. This particular groundhog is featured in the movie, Groundhog Day, where Bill […]
View PostReward Yourself for Your Dedication
I had a wonderful time in Maui last week with the winners of the Reach the Beach Challenge. A little over a year ago, when I had the vision for Solavei, I knew it would take the energy of many dedicated people like these winners to bring this vision to life. Their achievements, earned through […]
View PostIt’s a Great Day!
Yesterday, January 17, the securities class action lawsuit against me, my former company Motricity, others on the executive team, its board and underwriters was DISMISSED by United States District Judge Thomas S. Zilly. I knew this lawsuit was unfounded, and the ruling by Judge Zilly renews my faith in the judicial system. I thank everyone who chose […]
View PostWhat Mentors Have Taught Me About Leadership
All successful leaders are where they are now by learning from their experiences. But a leader cannot become who they are without the wisdom of a mentor. Mentors are able to pass down knowledge and counsel to future leaders in a way that will ensure the next generations grow stronger and wiser than those before […]
View PostIncluding Life in Your Work Goals
It is the beginning of the year and most have made their New Year’s Resolutions. Generally, resolutions focus on action and accomplishment. However, I want to emphasize the importance of balance in work. I spend a lot of time in the office working to build Solavei into a market leading company. I work on planning, […]
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