Wholesale Only
As a consumer, if I find a great place that makes, grows or sells cool stuff, seeing a sign that says “Wholesale Only” makes me, personally, kind of sad. You know, for me. And, of course for all the other Read More …
Category: career
No, But…
It is totally fine to say no, but much better to just say yes first. Sometimes however, there is a negative before the positive. As in, the answer we received to our posed inquiry, “does that come with whipped cream?” Read More …
The 5 Stages
The kids are in the other room talking about the 5 stages. Where do they learn this stuff? Denial Bargaining Anger Sadness Acceptance These can (apparently) apply to more than just grieving…they can apply to customer service – or at Read More …
Following The Leader
It’s easier to say that you didn’t do anything wrong when you were following the leader. No matter how many One-Way, Do Not Enter, or Detour – Road Closed signs there are, if someone does it in front of you Read More …
New Vision
So much can be accomplished if you just make the time to create, give or ask for new vision. It could be simple, taking time for your future in the company, along with an updated mission statement. It could be Read More …
Freedom of Information
All day there have been celebrations across the country and the same occurred in our home. Before the festivities started, I (haha) had some free time. So, I watched a few TED talks – current development at Google in the Read More …
Free To Think
Long weekends are a good time to be free to think of new ideas…be creative and out of the ordinary. Teach them to ask questions. Question authority. Be inquisitive. Pose questions. Be independent. Think for yourself. Don’t be a lemming. Read More …
Inspired By Coworkers
Being inspired by coworkers and the people with whom you surround yourself is always a positive!! When I was in college, I found myself in a group of people who studied all the time, never drank or swore…they were definitely Read More …
Bumps In The Road
Do you embrace, full on, the bumps in the road, or do you detour around them to avoid conflict, stress and confrontation? I used to drive this touchy, old, minivan that needed to be treated with kid gloves – as Read More …
Mail A Letter
Today, I had to mail a letter. As in a LETTER. Not a bill, an invoice or a document that keeps me from…no, not that just a little card with a sentiment of care inside. My daughter asked why we Read More …