Recently, Dick, a person I have loved and respected, died.  I knew this man on a personal level, as a father, friend, husband, and grandfather.  He was a great man!  At his memorial, many that worked with him also shared how great he was there.  Here is what I realized.  Dick chose to lead not just at work but in life.  He chose to possess characteristics and traits of leadership. He was: Visionary Mentored and was a role...

Up to the challenge? Join us! The remainder of tips will ONLY been given on my fan page! Warrior-Preneur on Facebook Ann Evanston, MA, has been named by About.com as one of the Top Six Marketing Consultants, Feb 2011, and recognized in the Huffington Post for her unique approach in using Facebook to increase profits though giving. In October 2008 Ann created the Social Networking Coaching Club, a forum where you get personalized...

I recently read an article that told entrepreneurs that they “must” have a pitch. A pitch to: * Promote your business * Market your blog * Sell your product or service I had such a negative reaction to the post because it’s just not true! Where did you FIRST learn the concept of pitching? If you’re like me it was baseball. The pitchers goal is to throw the ball in a way that “tricks” the batter to swing or to get it by the...