Are you tired of hearing yourself say things like, “I just don’t have enough time,” or “It feels like I worked all day and got nothing done?” These things can be signs that you are being distracted. In today’s digital world, it is common for distractions to keep us from getting at the things we want to accomplish. Continue reading...
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What is the Operations Manual
Diving Into the Operations ManualThe operation manual is the heart of a business and one of the most critical steps for compliance, legislation, streamlining, increasing efficiency, marketing effectively, developing a growth plan, and saving money and time. But it should never be condescending, complicated, dull, or vague.What is IncludedWhen developing your Operations Manual consider including the following important Continue reading...
Do you Have Room in Your Life for Challengers and Challenges?
“Challengers invite us to take giant steps long before we might ever become giants…Challengers invite us to explore possibilities and hold us accountable in the manifestation of our dreams.” ~Donna DahlHave you ever accepted a challenge? Has someone ever dared you to take an action that you knew would make you feel uncomfortable—and you agreed to accept?Conversely, have Continue reading...
The Five Stages of a Business
The Five Stages of a BusinessFormulationIn this stage, perform a brain dump about all you are doing, thinking, and planning about your business. You put together business plans, budgets, marketing plans, recruiting plans, economic forecasts, etc. You commit to paper everything you can think of about your business.ConcentrationConcentration is characterized by lots of energy and activity going out Continue reading...
Can Time Be Managed?
The subject of time management has been around for decades. Managers with a penchant for micro-managing people and projects were quick to adopt practices that required people to be accountable for their time on the job . . . every minute of it. Productivity could not be sacrificed because of a measurable lack of respect for the value Continue reading...
What if You Didn’t Tell Your Story?
Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to be an author? Do you have a story to tell? …a story to pass on to future generations? Does the thought of writing a book feel a little scary? What if you don’t tell your story? Is there someone else who would tell your story for you? Or Continue reading...
What Do You Think About Women’s Networking Groups?
I admit that I was one of these individuals that could not see the value in a women’s networking group. I am all for equality and remember when women complained about all the men’s groups. So, unless it had both men and women, I would not join. Fast Forward to Today I did sign up for the Bold, Continue reading...
Top 7 Questions to Ask When Hiring a Coach
Should you have a coach? You are looking for answers, but the canvas before you is blank.It would help to know if working with a coach would help you get to where you want to go with more speed and less angst . . . with more skill and less guesswork. You have never hired a coach before. Continue reading...
Are You a Networking Pro or A Virgin? Part-2
Here are the Five Remaining Tips for You to Become a Pro NetworkerAs much as there's a lot of leeway and forgiveness with people online these days, it is still best to have a professional background. This doesn't mean you have to go to the expense of buying a green screen and professional set-up. However, there's nothing more Continue reading...
Are You a Networking Pro or a Virgin? Part-1
Networking is not a new way to meet. It’s been around for decades, but it's not for the faint of heart. There is some work involved. Originally face-to-face with a bunch of strangers in a room where one or two people would start to mingle and chat, like a high school dance, there were wallflowers. Some people would Continue reading...
How is Goose Ground School like Operating a Business?
There is Ground School for pilots in training, so could there be Ground School for geese? Is there even such a thing? I enjoy being a student of the unexpected. I never know where the next gem of insight will show up. What I am about to share with you is something I learned on the fly . Continue reading...
Discover 3 Keys to Stop Suffering From Squirrel Syndrome In Your Business – Part 3 – Solution Implementation
In Part 1, we looked at the types of distractions. Part 2 examined three keys to removing distractions. Now let’s determine how to implement removing distractions using these 3 Keys: Organization, Structure, and Wellness Using R.E.D. System It comes down to a formula I like to call R.E.D, which is to Recreate, Eliminate or Delegate The first step Continue reading...
Discover 3 Keys to Stop Suffering from Squirrel Syndrome in Your Business Part 2 – The Solution
In Part 1, we examined three areas of distraction: Business, Individual, and Family. The first step ahead of implementing your solutions is to evaluate your distractions. You may be very organized like me, and if you are, then kudos because that helps you refrain from being distracted. For others, here is guidance, 3 Keys to Assist with Removing Continue reading...
Discover 3 Keys to Stop Suffering from Squirrel Syndrome in Your Business | Part 1 The Problem
Ever heard of a cat or dog being distracted by something that catches their attention, like a squirrel, and they lose focus? That happens to humans in business as well.The problem is when we are doing work, multitasking and distractions come into play. We may not even realize or notice we're a victim of distraction. We commonly feel Continue reading...
Is your Coach your Cheerleader, your Challenger, and your Champion?
Do you have a coach? | Why have a coach? | Would a coach make a difference as you grow your business?If you have a coachIs your coach someone you are developing a relationship with?Or is your coach more like your confidant. . .someone who is a professional listener. . .someone who is strong at asking those pointed Continue reading...
What Can CIBN Connect Do for Speakers?
Are you a speaker? A coach? Or an author? CIBN Connect is a networking and training organization for business owners, entrepreneurs and professionals and we have some excellent benefits for speakers, coaches, and authors.We have:Large Facebook groups that our members can do their lives in and we even let you be an admin so you can use Streamyard Continue reading...
You Can Lead a Horse to Water
The definition of leadership is “The action of leading a group of people or an organization” Leading is primarily based on the skills and knowledge of the leader. I've always considered myself a leader. The first to step up, I don't shy away from a challenge. I help others in need of guidance or offer suggestions for an Continue reading...
Nobody Can Do This But Me!
Have you ever heard "Nobody Can Do This but Me! I must do it myself" in your business or personal life? It may have even been you who said it. We often feel that we're the only ones who can do something and do it best. This is probably the most challenging area for business owners to get Continue reading...
Happy National Be a Millionaire Day!
Is a Million Dollars Out of Your Reach? Many people believe that this is out of reach for them, and I thought I was lucky to be middle class – a million dollars, not even in my dreams unless I won the lottery. I remember being told I needed at least a million dollars to retire. That was Continue reading...
MY NAME IS...
Kerry George
Kerry George and the team at The CIBN has been putting on over 400 live meetings a year for 8 years. Today they do over 100 online meetings a year as well. Kerry is an avid networker who has attended over 5000 networking meetings personally across Canada and has been a keynote speaker for hundreds of online and live events. Her Excalibur MasterMind Series has been having a dramatic effect on the bottom line of business owners for years, and she has been referred to as a "Networking Guru" by the Financial Post since 2015.
As the CEO at CIBN Connect she brings vision and passion to the members. It is her goal that entrepreneurs should not just survive, but thrive, no matter what the economy is doing.