1.      Show them the money. What motivates employees more than gifts is cash. I once heard of the idea of adding cash onto a credit card for the employee to use in whatever way they chose. We have done this in the past by offering cash to employees. Paying for performance and incentive packages, profit sharing all of these work towards letting your staff know that you value them and their productivity will grow.

2.      Rinse and Repeat. Handing out a gift once a year does not encourage results. Rewards should be given quarterly, at the very least. Also recognizing birthdays of employees lets them know you care. Use this time however to address not just a specific performance but overall in terms of they helped increase sales, gave great customer service, or they made recommendations that were used by the company that resulted in increased overall company profit. This will help increase employee “by in” and help you run a well oiled machine.

3.      Branding. So you may ask, if we do not give away shirts or golf balls with our branding on it then do we loose out with giving just cash to our employees? Definitely not. How about branding that credit card that you give to your staff, which reinforces your branding every time it is used. If someone decides that they want to use that for smaller purchases then think about how many times they may possibly have that card out. This results in the response of gaining from the company by a positive act by the employee. What you are doing is helping that employee along to do what is right for your company resulting in a win win.

 ”Live Life on Fire”

Darcelle Runciman

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When we start out in business we are told we should do a business plan, set up a website and some products and begin our business. However is this really what will move us forward or do it does it set us up for failure? The great debate continues…. What we do know is that having a vision of your company, living with intention, and taking concrete steps with some out of the box thinking is what gives you the momentum toward success.

If you have the passion, and the drive to make things happen along with the intention and the balance to do it, all is possible. There is a shift out in the world and those that embrace it will be successful not only in business but in creating what will lead us to a new generation of “being”. Here are 5 quick steps to help you create the path to your vision.

1. We have choices, take action to move forward.

2. We must have Patience, control your limited beliefs.

3. Never Give Up, persistence is key.

4. Be a problem solver with “out of the box thinking”.

5. Have a purpose and a passion for what you are doing.

When we have more reasons to climb that mountain to see the beautiful view from the other side, the fun of the exploration, and the confidence it will bring, that is when our desire outweighs the loss of a bit of comfort. Take the chance on yourself and achieve what you were meant to do by following your passion.

More on this article at TPE  website on their blog.

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We spoke about confidence and what he finds with people in business and how he helps people to understand where to begin the process of looking for those things that limit them. Philip talked about making change and why it can sometimes be difficult for people to do so.

Philip is also a real estate investor who has invested in 6 countries around the globe. He has a new book coming out this year on real estate called South of 49… A story about residential real estate investing across the border.

Confidence is an important part in the new book The Power of Women United which I co-wrote with 21 other wonderful, professional ladies. Within the pages confidence comes up often as something everyone wants and for some due to experiences in life, or in childhood, gain it much earlier than most. The many stories in this book can relate to every woman out there whether she is in business or not. It is a tribute to the lessons learned and the ability for everyone to reach their goals.

One of the many comments that Philip made today that made us think was “some people are achieving goals they set out in the wrong direction and they are running towards it!” It really is the truth, taking time to “be still” as I call it and quieting the mind is the only real time we can look back and assess what we really want and if we are on the right path. I believe that is where you will find your passion or brilliance, and one of Philip’s keynotes is about your Pursuit of Wealth and Happiness.

Regardless of the name assigned to it, (as all are important) finding that quiet space, and looking at blocks or limiting beliefs that hold us back is one of the first steps to finding yourself, your confidence, and the life you deserve.

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