Posts by Stephie Althouse
Meet Roger!
It took me a while before Roger was allowed to meet you. You see, I meet Roger too. Roger is a frog, a red-eyed tree frog, to be specific. It might be surprising but he speaks fluent English and German. That is quite handy because he works with me as my assistant. “That is peculiar!”…
Read MoreTwo More Months Until the End of the Year
It is the beginning of November. Two more months and then this year is over. Only two more months (although that is 17% of the year – just saying). And of course, the holidays are coming. Halloween is just past us. Thanksgiving will be here soon. Black Friday. Shopping. Holiday parties. And then Christmas –…
Read MoreKeep On Learning or Become a Dinosaur
Do you want to be regarded as a dinosaur? If not, then keep on learning! A few years ago, during a Q&A after a conference talk I had given, this popped out of my mouth: “If you have to do the same things over and over again you might as well stick a fork into…
Read More“The Light Talks to the Plants” – How Clear is Your Message About What You Do?!
Recently, a couple we are friends with was visiting us and staying with us for a few days. We had a wonderful time catching up and touring the area. Both of them are very business savvy and involved in powerful business missions. Truly, becoming successful depends on how clear is your message about you do.…
Read MoreSmall Things That Chip Away At Your Energy
A few days ago, I finally did it. I threw out some plates and bowls that had chipped. Yes, they were still usable. But every time I looked at them I noticed the chips. To clear my thoughts and prevent my energy to chip away, I thew these small things. A couple we are friends…
Read More7 Things You Must Have to Shift Your Company from Consulting to Product
In another Brilliance Nugget, I talked about shifting your company from custom services to products. It is about productizing what you offer. So how to shift your company from consulting to product? There are many advantages: Let’s look at the differences: Custom Services Versus Off-The Shelf Products 1.) A Company Offering Custom Services One might…
Read MoreYou Are My Champions – and The Real Heroes!
There are many ideas in the world. But many of them don’t go far. What does it take for an idea to catch on? People who believe the idea has merit and who become champions for it! YOU are the real heroes of this journey. Every idea begins with someone who thinks up the idea…
Read MoreShow Me The Money – Story #1
A friend of mine asked me: How much money can you make from extracting brilliance out of your brain (or that of key people on your team) and making it into a tangible asset? Great question! Let me share with you my “Show Me The Money” story. In this Brilliance Nugget, I will share with…
Read MoreImagine Your TV Interview
Imagine yourself being invited to be on TV to talk about the mission of your business or non-profit. How would the TV moderator introduce you? Which questions would you want the moderator to ask you? What would you say? Can you imagine your TV interview with confidence? It was once again my dear friend Robert…
Read MoreHappy Dollar Half-Hour
Let me explain to you what I meant by “Happy Dollar Half-Hour.” Let’s face it: Not all the things we need to do are equally fun for us. You may not particularly enjoy paying your bills or handling financials. You may hate tidying up your workspace. You may drag your feet on creating contracts. These…
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