Posts by Alan Cutter
Giles Van Praagh 3 year anniversary!
Congratulations to Giles Van Praagh on his three year anniversary with AC Lion. In this time Giles has built our executive level retained practice, Lionseye Group, from a standing start to business with a current annual seven figure revenue run rate. More importantly, Giles has had the opportunity to earn the trust of an amazing group…
Read MoreHow to Tell if You Are Living Up to Your Full Potential
It feels like a quarter (or third) life crisis. There’s nothing blatantly wrong with your life or your job, but you still have this vague feeling of dissatisfaction. You no longer jump out of bed in the morning inspired and ready to seize the work day. Maybe you have started wondering if you are even…
Read MoreHow Successful People Spend Their Sundays
When you’re working hard all week, how you choose to spend your downtime matters. Here are ways nine successful entrepreneurs and professionals spend their Sundays. Spend time with family. When there’s little time to spend time with family during the busy work week, Sundays are ideal for making up that time. Bobbi Brown, makeup artist…
Read MoreTo My Fellow Procrastinators – Stop Saying "Tomorrow"
I often write about how to make positive changes in your life; how to be more productive, live up to your full potential, or just be happier in general. Something that I truly believe can kill your happiness and leave you stagnant is that dreaded, but oh so relatable word – procrastination. As a procrastinator…
Read More10 Must Read Business Books for Your Summer
As a follow up to my last week’s article “5 Ways to Actually Unplug from Work on Your Summer Vacation,” here are some must read books for that free time! I’m not a fan of fluffy beach reads, but I do enjoy using my vacation to devour a book, broaden my horizons, and learn something…
Read MoreWhy Your Childhood Dream Still Matters
Many children hope to grow up to become doctors, scientists, teachers, or astronauts. Approximately 9% of people actually achieve these dream professions, although 21% do end up having a career in a related field. It is all too common (and sometimes unfortunate) to abandon your dreams as you get older. Maybe you develop new skills…
Read MoreJust Say No to That Counteroffer
You finally sit down with your manager to break the news that you found another job opportunity and are leaving the company. Your manager is caught off-guard, panics, and does everything possible to get you to stay. Suddenly, you are hearing things like, “You were about to get a promotion” and, “We’ll give you that…
Read MoreNot a Morning Person? 5 Tips to Jumpstart Your Day!
It can be difficult to get out of bed in the morning, especially in the dead cold of winter. That being said, when you take advantage of this precious time, you will be able to create momentum at work and promote feelings of accomplishment. Below are some of my favorite tips on making the most…
Read More3 Hiring Lessons from Top Tech Companies
In a recent talk at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Mark Zuckerberg revealed his number one hiring rule: “I will only hire someone to work directly for me if I would work for that person.” He has said that this is a bit hard to pinpoint and he has mainly determined it with a gut…
Read More5 Steps to Perfecting Your Personal Brand
You may not realize it, but everyone — including yourself — has a personal brand. It is arguably the most vital asset you can have in your career. Your individual trademark is essentially your reputation: who you are, what you value, and how you present yourself. Creating a strong brand can help others get…
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