Today I'll cover the fifth and final law of stratospheric success according to Bob Burg and John David Mann in their book "The Go-Giver."

The Law of Receptivity suggests that the key to effective giving is to stay open to receiving. Receiving is a natural result of giving

The third law of stratospheric success according to Bob Burg and John David Mann in their book "The Go-Giver" is the Law of Influence. Your influence is determined by how abundantly you place other people's interests first. Go-Givers love to give and that makes them very attractive and it also magnetizes you to them.

Today I'll cover the fourth law of stratospheric success according to Bob Burg and John David Mann in their book "The Go-Giver."

The Law of Authenticity suggests that the greatest gift you have to offer is yourself. The most significant way you have of adding value to others' lives is by honoring your own nature - - by being genuine and not trying to be someone you're not. You...read more

Today I'll cover the second law of stratospheric success according to Bob Burg and John David Mann in their book "The Go-Giver."

The "Law of Compensation" says that in addition to adding value which is giving more than you take in payment, you must also touch as many people as possible with that added value. This second law determines how much you actually do earn. Impact...read more

The absolute best read if you want to know the secret to true success in business! Today I'll share with you the first of the five laws of stratospheric success according to Bob Burg and John David Mann.

The "Law of Value" is when your true worth is determined by how much more you give in value than you take in payment. A great business strives to give the MOST quantity and quality...read more

Do your commercials differentiate you? Do you get a favorable reaction? Have you tried sharing stories of frustration your previous prospects asked you to solve before they became customers? Take the opportunity to show potential customers that you understand their problems. People want to know how much you care before becoming your customer!

Here are a few interesting statistics about how social media is changing our world

-Because of the speed in which social media enables communication, word of mouth has now become "world of mouth."

-In the near future we will no longer search for products and services - they will find us via social media.

-Successful companies in social media also act more like party planners, aggregators...read more

The good news is that being optimistic is a learned skill. You can develop the habit of looking on the bright side, even if you're not naturally inclined that way. Which is great, because happy, optimistic people tend to enjoy their successes more.

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Here are some great ideas to think about from Les Brown, speaker and author:

-Shoot for the Moon - because even if you miss you'll land among the stars.

-Most people fail because they aim too low and hit.

-Look at a man the way that he is, he only becomes worse. But look at him as if he were what he could be, then he becomes what he should be.

-When things go wrong, don't' go with...read more

Grit -- the quality that allows a person to overcome setbacks -- may be the most important predictor of success, researchers argue. Grit still isn't well understood, but recent studies suggest that, unlike intelligence, grit can be learned or developed over time. The Boston Globe

Are you prepared for today's business challenges? Tom Peters, the world's most influential management guru and a self-described "professional loudmouth," can help guide us with passionate new ideas on preparing for what lies ahead. Peters declares war on the worthless rules and absurd barriers that stand in the way of our creativity and success

I can't wait for my copy of Re...read more

The best approach to communicating in a winning way is to get out of yourself and try to become the other person . . You have to try to imagine what that person is feeling, thinking and/or assuming. And above all, why whould they agree with you? Tim Hayes, Communication Consultant, as quoted by USA TODAY.

What's the key to true business networking? It's the establishment of a mutually beneficial relationship. It goes way beyond the standard shake-hands-and-exchange-your-business-card situation

The best business networking groups operate as exchanges of business information, ideas and support. What's the most important skill for effective business networking? It's the skill of listening...read more

"Be thankful for what you have; you'll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don't have, you will never, ever have enough."

Oprah Winfrey

By getting to know who you are, what is important to you and where you want to go, you put yourself on a path towards creating a stronger sense of self, which in turn will actually lead to a much stronger personal brand.

Marcos Salazar

Have you taken the time to brand yourself?

The fatal mistake that most people make in setting goals is that they just make a list. Real goal setting means putting your goals in to action. When you put them in to action, you will find your creative power bringing about ideas and helping you find resources and circumstances that align with the purpose you identified

What are you waiting for? Get those goals off of your list and develop your...read more

While there is always a time to be frustrated and complain to our friends about today's economy; there is also a time to remember that we as business leaders have an obligation to find solutions to our new challenges and to keep moving ahead

Who knows, the solutions we find today may be more successful than what we have tried before. There is no changing the fact that our community has changed...read more

Ron Price, Price Associates suggests that volatile times demand different performance measurements. We need to re-calibrate how we measure performance to prevent failure and we need to take advantage of the new opportunities emerging.

Ron reminds us that this is not the time to panic and make business decisions based on fear. But it is also unwise to expect old strategies, organizational structures...read more

When you interact on social networks, it can open the doors to friendships, support, feedback and leads. Positioning yourself and your business on a social networking site like Twitter helps people learn about you and your interests.

A couple of dos to remember; be authentic – people want to know the real you. Have fun while social networking and add value; post an article, share a link or...read more

In the current tough economic environment, the care and handling of our customers becomes more important to our success than ever. Most often it is more profitable to keep and grow our existing customers than to acquire new ones. And today, that is probably truer. Unfortunately, financial pressures may force us to make cost reductions that may negatively impact the customer experience.

Businesses...read more

Why is a lifetime customer more valuable than a new customer? They could be more valuable because of the three R's: Retention, Related Sales & Referrals.

Money for marketing to attract new customers may be harder to come by in today's economy. So we need to keep as many of our customers as we can. Each retained customer represents a lifetime value. Want to know how to calculate the value...read more

Advisory boards work for any size business and can be particularly helpful for small businesses. Since most small businesses don't generally have a large manangement team, an advisory board can help to brainstorm ideas and strategies. When an advisory board meets regularly, they have a chance to get to know you and your business and can then provide valuable insight and advice.

Something worth...read more

Clearly it is important that we communicate with our customers. But the communication should go both ways - - - especially in a down economy when we are all doing our best to make ends meet. Periodically asking for feedback can give us valuable insights about whether we need to improve our services or products. It's also a great opportunity to improve our customer relationships.

Some companies are allowing regulars to stagger payments, place smaller orders or even throwing in free services to keep long-time customers interested. Perhaps with fewer customers coming in, small businesses can hold onto regulars by stretching their resources to loyal customers.

If you want to learn how to develop a network of relationships, then pick up a copy of "Never Eat Alone" by Keith Ferrazzi, founder and CEO of Ferrazzi Greenlight, a marketing and sales consulting company.

Mr. Ferrazzi, a master networker claims the secret is reaching out to other people. His form of connecting to the world around him is based on generosity and helping friends connect with...read more

Perhaps the book "Who Moved My Cheese?" by Spencer Johnson, M.D. is even more relevant today! Written more than ten years ago, this easy to read book is worth re-reading. Change is inevitable in both our work and our lives. Dr. Johnson reveals profound truths about change in his simple parable. The chamber staff and executive board are making it a definite summer read.

Health Care Reform, Stimulus Packages, Minimum Wages, Higher Oil & Gas Taxes, Card Check Program . . . . These are just a few of the hundreds of business topics or tips you can learn more about at www.uschambermagazine.com

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