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December 11, 2019 2026-06-05 13:21Blog
The CTU Series: “Acknowledge & Validate”
Shawn Sommerkamp The Client Tools Used Series: This series of videos contains brief overviews of the tools I use with all clients. These videos are not available on YouTube and are designed for my treasured Members. The Tool: Acknowledge & Validate Communication is the pathway to success or sorrow when it comes …
Train Yourself How to do it Better
This five-and-a-half minute video is for all entrepreneur who sell service products. Each year you only seem to be breaking even and your not sure why. Chances are good it’s your pricing strategy. Most customers want to pay a fixed-rate, a flat fee, for your complex implementations. The requires you …
Should I Get That Advanced Degree to Increase My Earnings?
This is a question I hear all the time: Should I get that advanced degree (or that super-charged technical certification) in order to increase my net value in the marketplace? The answer may not be obvious and it comes down to the difference between Tactical vs Strategic thinking. …
The Secret of Thankfulness
A national polling firm named Penn, Schoen, & Berland conducted a survey evaluating American attitude toward thankfulness. They conducted more than 2,000 interviews across the US general population. They asked question that revealed something rather incredible. Here’s what they found… …
Thoughts Create Feelings which Create Actions
It’s so simple and straightforward it’s easy to miss. What we think about is what we become. The Bible is full of examples of this profound and simple truth. And yet, we often overlook the power of our own internal thoughts when it comes to career success. …
The Real Secret
A book made famous by Oprah Whinfrey, The Secret, promises us we can have all we could ever want just by thinking of it assertively and positively. Oh yeah, you have to do a few chants every morning too. Well, a national polling firm named Penn, Schoen, & Berland conducted …
Why People Quit
What Does the Bible Say About Quitting? Not much. The word “quit” is transliterated rarely in the scriptures – KJV (five times), NASB (once), NIV (nada). More commonly the Bible uses “cease” or “stop” instead. These words fail to convey the phrase and topic of today’s inspiration email, however. “I cease” just …
Landing the Perfect Job
In previous posts, I wrote about the following: Your engagement level at work (“I Hate My Job”) Top reasons people are disengaged (“Why People Quit”) Things to consider when leaving (“How to Quit Your Job”) Now I will provide foundational tips to ensure you land the perfect job. Tip #1 …
I Hate My Job
Know Why Most People Hate Their Jobs? Have you ever caught yourself saying these four words, “I hate my job”…? They are often followed by, “God help me!” When that feeling bubbles up, it doesn’t take long to identify the root of that toxic thinking. Most Americans who hate their …
