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16 Jan 09
Are You a Midlife Entrepreneur?
It's best to have explored carefully what it means to be an entrepreneur (and what it costs) before you become one.
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Regardless of which path you decide to follow, make sure that you've talked it out thoroughly with people who know . . . people who'll challenge you, not just give you the answers that you want to hear.
Distracted by Life
'The Frazzled Entrepreneur' isn't at all a myth: it's the fate of too many men who jump ship from their careers to become an entrepreneur without enough thought. Things may not be as urgent as you think!
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Here's where, especially at midlife, men (and women) make their most serious mistake: their discomfort with the present state of their affairs causes them to see an urgency to their decision-making that may not really be there at all. And this deceived sense of urgency is your ticket to making poor (unfortunate) decisions.
24 Mar 08
The Balance Beam: Blog Talk Radio in the Washington Post
An article on Blog Talk Radio appeared in the Washington Post this morning. Les believes that people started using 'mass' media with commitment to social responsibility.
19 Mar 08
The Balance Beam: When Universes Collide
- H. Les Brown muses on what happens when our private universes collide, and what we'd need to do to steer the one we inhabit in a sensible direction. - hlesbrown on 2008-03-19
17 Mar 08
The Balance Beam: Slipping Through the Stargate
- Coach H. Les Brown reflects on how change comes, even to the life of a change strategist. - hlesbrown on 2008-03-17
Ask Auntie: Which Way Did She Go?
- Oh no! Auntie Cyclone left for the weekend and hasn't been heard from since! Read this post and help her staff track her down! - hlesbrown on 2008-03-17
14 Mar 08
Ask Auntie: My Staff Is Still Driving Me Crazy!
- Yesterday, Auntie told our reader how to adjust to the annoying behavior of the staff. Today, she suggests how to change the situation. - hlesbrown on 2008-03-14
13 Mar 08
Ask Auntie: My Staff Is Driving Me Crazy!
- Our reader is upset because the staff's quirky behavior is crazy-making. Auntie points out that change is an inside job, and that acceptance is the key. - hlesbrown on 2008-03-13
12 Mar 08
Ask Auntie: Are You an Artisan Or an Entrepreneur?
- A talented artist is interested in making a living from his or her art. Auntie cautions that the entrepreneurial skill set that's required to make a go of it is dramatically different from that of an artist. Seller beware! - hlesbrown on 2008-03-12
11 Mar 08
Ask Auntie: Jane, You Ignorant Slut!
- Today's reader is upset by the comments of his or her spouse. Auntie presents a challenge to examine his or her own behavior patterns. - hlesbrown on 2008-03-11
10 Mar 08
Ask Auntie: Who's Responsible for the Embezzlement?
- Today's entrepreneur has been betrayed by someone who's been trusted for a long time. Auntie insists that the root cause is a case of pure negligence. - hlesbrown on 2008-03-10
09 Mar 08
Ask Auntie: Why Does My Life Stink?
- Today's letter is from a reader who's disappointed in how life is turning out. Auntie suggests using 'appreciation' to create a better and more positive focus. - hlesbrown on 2008-03-09
08 Mar 08
Ask Auntie: When It All Goes Wrong
- Today's reader has had a terrible experience in his or her business: the loss of a key person. Auntie explains how to make better decisions in the future. - hlesbrown on 2008-03-08
07 Mar 08
Ask Auntie: Do I Compromise My Business or My Life?
- As more companies downsize for the sake of the bottom line, more executives are finding themselves out of balance. Auntie spells out the hard choices that one executive will have to make in the near future. - hlesbrown on 2008-03-07
06 Mar 08
Ask Auntie: Using Empathy in Social Networking
- What is 'Social Networking' and how does it work? Is it a recommended approach? Auntie spells out the positives and the pitfalls of using 'empathy' to become involved in social networking. - hlesbrown on 2008-03-06
05 Mar 08
Ask Auntie: Career Destiny, Predestination, and Discernment
- One of our readers is having trouble with the concept of 'destiny', wondering if it isn't just another kind of predestination. Auntie sets the record straight. - hlesbrown on 2008-03-05
Ask Auntie: Mindfulness — Strategy and Awareness
- In the context of 'The Frazzled Entrepreneur', Auntie Cyclone often refers to 'mindfulness.' Today, a reader wonders how our 'mindfulness' differs from the Buddhist understanding of the term. - hlesbrown on 2008-03-05
03 Mar 08
Ask Auntie: Making Love Out of Nothing At All
- Auntie consoles one of her readers with a suggestion about how to manage the feelings of having nothing left in life to appreciate. Her advice is applicable to all sorts of situations. - hlesbrown on 2008-03-03
02 Mar 08
Ask Auntie: Balancing the Components of Your Life
- Today's reader wants to know how many different components of life he or she needs to keep in balance. Auntie suggests using Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs as a basis for self-examination. - hlesbrown on 2008-03-02
29 Feb 08
Ask Auntie: Breaking the Authoritarian Mold: Creating a Team
- Attempting to change a corporate culture is always a complex undertaking. Different cultural features can be nested one within another. Auntie helps today's reader to sort it out. - hlesbrown on 2008-02-29
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