Growth Books

by Mark Silver I have a client who just broke through a haze of vagueness in her business. When she came to me, she had some extremely powerful skills, a sincere heart, but a floundering business. What was she vague about? She wasn't vague about the skills she brought. Nor was she vague about the value she held (although she had normal, human doubts). She was vague about who she was helping, and what problem they were facing. MORE...

by Mark Silver I'm not sure what it is these last few weeks, but a lot of people have been really hard on themselves. A lot of self-judgement, pressure to get more done, sooner, to accomplish. I mean, this is business, right? You are supposed to be getting ahead, right? In trying to grow your business, most people miss one of the most important growth ingredients: Gentleness. Gentleness? MORE...

by Mark Silver Your business probably seems like many others. There are billyuns and billyuns of therapists, consultants, retailers, and healers. Yet, in order to make an impact and deeper connection with customers that is so necessary for a sustainable business, you need to distinguish yourself. However, just 'finding your voice' and 'developing your uniqueness' aren't often helpful strategies. Your voice may be unique, but who's going to listen to it? MORE...

by Jason Johns "Mumbler!" Willie Wonka shouts at the little boy telling him his idea won't work, "What is it with you? I just can't hear you?" Everyone has their critics, perhaps a partner, friend, parents, or work colleagues. You have a goal, an idea, or an ambition and they just try to pull you down and tell you it won't work. In Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Willie Wonka had Mike TeaVee as his critic, constantly doubting and disbelieving in all of Wonka’s inventions and ideas. Willie’s method of dealing with this doubt was to not hear the criticism. Why do they do this? MORE...