by Stephen Key | Oct 5, 2016 | Stephen Key's Personal Life Stories
Post Views: 408 Later this month, I’m going to celebrate my 25th wedding anniversary with my lovely wife, Janice. I’ve been a self-employed entrepreneur for nearly my entire adult life. It hasn’t been easy balancing my passion for my work and my relationships with my...
by Stephen Key | Oct 5, 2016 | How to Become Successful
Post Views: 327 Entrepreneurs are passionate people. Not only are we not afraid to be heard — we want to be heard! But there are many, many instances when knowing when to shut up will benefit you immensely. Cultivating your ability to hold your tongue is important....
by Stephen Key | Oct 4, 2016 | Negotiating Licensing Agreements
Post Views: 338 Learning how to negotiate well is crucial for your success as an entrepreneur. It’s a skill — like any other — that can be improved with practice. Remember: If a deal is too one-sided, it won’t work out in the long run. A fair deal should...
by Stephen Key | Oct 4, 2016 | Truthtelling
Post Views: 338 There are some bad behaviors that are so commonplace and easy to fall into, we’ve come up with seemingly reasonable excuses for them. I’m a critical thinker, you tell yourself — when in reality, it’s that you’re resistant to change. I’m so important...
by Stephen Key | Oct 4, 2016 | Growing Your Network
Post Views: 326 How good are you at reading people? No one can predict the future, but over the years, I’ve developed the ability to smell a problem from a mile away. That’s because there are always warning signs. Always! My feeling is that life is way too short to...
