The Olympian sprinter Usain Bolt famously said, “Skill is only developed by hours and hours of work.” Throughout history, athletes, business icons, musicians, artists and military commanders have all demonstrated that acclaim and prosperity result from putting in effort over the long haul. Becoming an Expert As Malcolm Gladwell discussed in his …
Having the ability to change strategies quickly and confidently is critical to sidestepping disaster. Travel advisors have demonstrated why being prepared to pivot is essential for any business’s survival and evolution. In 1999, Newsday published a report predicting agents would soon face extinction. Twenty years later, there are an estimated 100,000-plus U.S. …
PHOTO: A sleeping iguana on Santa Cruz island in the Galápagos. (photo via G Adventures) Here are six of the hottest destinations your clients are hearing about, talking about and ready to visit. And if they’re not, now’s the time to start the selling process! Galapagos Islands Why It’s Hot: Luxury cruise …
In the words of Coco Chanel, “In order to be irreplaceable, one must always be different.” Career coaches and economists have long touted the advantages of capitalizing on skill sets and/or services as a key factor in distinguishing yourself from the competition and building a successful business. Producing something unique creates value …
VACATION AGENT TRAVEL AGENT JENNIFER DONCSECZ To paraphrase Clint Eastwood in “Dirty Harry,” “Do you feel lucky?” It turns out most people do—according to an Inc. survey which found that 89 percent of respondents said that positive outcomes in their lives were based on good luck. Ninety-two percent stated that successful people they knew …
It’s been said that trust is the most powerful currency in business. The late Steve Jobs emphasized this best by saying, “A brand is simply trust.” Establishing trust in business has become increasingly more difficult as we have entered an era of increasing distrust resulting from reports of conspiracies and corruption, which …
The New Year is a time for goal setting, reviewing business plans, and formulating strategies. It’s also a time to reflect on the previous year. If accomplishments were made, there’s a great sense of pride. If goals weren’t met, reviewing the actions that led to the shortfall is necessary. Whether or not last year …
If you were asked what it takes to be successful, what one key attribute would you say is absolutely necessary? Several years ago, I came across a grid that lists “The Twelve Keys to Success” by @BizPrivy on Pinterest. Unlocking the Grid The genius of the grid is its simplicity. It displays …
Runners training for a race often seek those who are faster to train with as a means to improve their time. Cross-country coaches contend that training with faster runners leads to huge performance gains. Those you interact with regularly have a huge impact on your success. As the late author and motivational …