Habit #7 in Steve Covey’s The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People is called “Sharpen the Saw.” Covey uses the common analogy of a woodcutter who is sawing for several days straight and is becoming less and less productive. The process of cutting dulls the blade. So the solution is to periodically sharpen the saw. [...]
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Time is a Friend – If we do it Right!
OK, based on the work of Steven Covey (with a twist), here are the four places you can spend your time (go ahead and draw a bulls eye for your self with four rings): Not urgent/not important – emails, calls with family during selling time, running to the post office, making your grocery list. Basically [...]
Time Management Expert
Big Rocks First… One day an expert in time management was speaking to a group of business students and, to drive home a point, used an illustration those students will never forget. As he stood in front of the group of high-powered overachievers he said. “Okay, time for a quiz.” Then he pulled out a [...]
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About David
Hi, I am David Bater writer of this BLOG. I work as a Business Growth Coach and Business Development Consultant with business owners and other professionals to help them achieve their business goals and reach their true potential.
Many professionals are highly skilled at what they do - but are not sure how to best market their capabilities and are uncomfortable in selling situations. I help them get comfortable and competent at marketing and selling their professional services - helping them to grow their businesses and build fulfilling careers.
On a personal note, Husband of 34 years to Nicola, father of two daughters and grandfather of three children. Pretend golfer and keen walker.
