iAspire To Prosper

Have you ever watched a colleague or competitor in action and wondered how is it that some people just seem to make all the right business moves?  They seem to flawlessly adapt and shift in any business scenario.  How do they do it?  Are they shaking an old Magic 8-Ball?  Ok – just Google it.  What’s their secret?  In simple terms, what they have…and what you want…is something called business acumen. 

Business acumen is a demonstration of savvy.  It embodies the skills of honed perception, quick-thinking wit, courage, adaptability and a wee bit craziness.  It’s willing to take the leap…confident that there’s a chance you just might bounce the landing.  So how do you get your hands on this elixir of business?  Sure, some people seem to be born with the gift.  It’s like mom and dad and the moon and stars all aligned to create a prodigy of savviness.  For the rest of us mortal business beings, the simple answer:  practice and patience.  Specifically, it is the combination of practicing c...