Social Proof is the collection of testimonials and endorsements from clients, customers, partners, colleagues, experts, celebrities, and regular folks attesting to the value you have brought to them and can bring to others. In our world of incredible marketing claims, Social Proof is the thing that most people rely upon when they make decisions.

The tradition of shaking hands came from the days when people carried swords and other weapons. Offering your hand when greeting someone showed that you were not going to attack. Now, Handshakes are also often used to seal an deal. It became a tradition when there simply wasn't paper and pencil around to write down [...]

Joy is one of my top five favorite energies, and the term Jovial seems to capture a jolly and large expression of Joy. So embrace your Jovial nature today! Laugh, dance, sing, smile, and share your positive energy with the world!

Being of Service to others is one of the most rewarding aspects of life. Feeling useful, wanted, and valued really increases our self-esteem and sense of safety. So do high quality work and Serve with pride!  

Older towns have Hubs of activity, which is usually a town square. For must homes and families, the Hub is the kitchen. For some business communities, the Hub is the chamber of commerce or a local coffee shop. And these days, Facebook, LinkedIn, or Twitter can be a Hub of online activity. Where is your [...]

We are always comparing - it is a cornerstone of our mental capabilities, so we recognize when someone or something is Superior in rank, quality, quantity, or performance. But Superiority is always limited - no one is the best at everything, and we can always improve. At a minimum, who we are tomorrow can be [...]

Gathering is the process of finding and bringing things together so that we can manage or control them. We Gather thoughts, children, dirty dishes, and all kinds of other things. What will you Gather, organize, and manage today?  

Most people are attracted to shiny objects, and those with a Lustrous glow are especially appealing. Gold, for example, has a Luster that is quite hypnotic. Focus on being Golden, on having your own Luster today!

In business, there are many kinds of Bounties: bonuses, referral fees, and commissions are the primary forms. What behaviors are you encouraging through the clever use of Bounties?

In business, it's often not so easy to figure out the best way, or even a good way, to complete a task. It usually takes some trial and error to discover a Process that works. Then we document it and turn it into a procedure, and begin the steady task of Business Process Improvement. What [...]