Closing Soon
So the sign says, closing soon. This means YAY! The shop is still open. Or does it? 20 minutes until the shop is done for the day. I don’t really care when you opened; well, maybe I do. I should Read More …
Category: career
Come Back Again Soon
Isn’t it such a nice thing to know that you can come back again soon? I know it is a little cliched in the retail and restaurant industries, but it is still a good sentiment. There were customers, well, at Read More …
Sounded Good
It sounded good when I said… “Yes.” “Let me book it.” “I’ll host dinner.” “I’ll cook it from scratch, it will taste better.” “Sure, all 20 of us in a 7 bedroom house – it sleeps 24 – there will Read More …
Who Needs Plans
Plans, who needs plans? The best laid plans don’t always work, so sometimes it is more fun to just wing it and go the way the wind takes you. Of course, those who do plan, sometimes can’t deal with the Read More …
Totally Worth It
Celebrating special days of spring are totally worth it…regardless of whether or not the weather is cooperating. However, out for breakfast during one of the busiest Sunday mornings may not have been the best idea. The restaurants are crowded, the Read More …
Maybe I Should Listen
Maybe I should listen to my own self, even if others don’t. (Although, I have heard from a few of you who do, and I thank you for listening.) Today, after that long diatribe on last night’s blog about relaxing Read More …
Just Stop
It is really hard for people who are type A personalities to stop. Just stop and relax. I know that it is something I have struggled with for the last 17 years (okay, probably longer…) but it hit me when Read More …
The Fear
Some professionals (not all, but some) put the fear rather than education into their clients’ minds, essentially, by telling them what they can’t do. There isn’t really an explanation offered on why they can’t do those things…at least not always Read More …
Communication and Feedback
The general consensus is that communication and feedback is a two-way street. Tell me what you think and I will be able to do the same. Unless, we disagree. Then, sometimes people hold back. They are not confident. They don’t Read More …
Front of the Room
A trained singer or public speaker often stands at the front of the room, sharing their ideas, their direction and advice for the betterment of the rest of us. She tells you to sing. You sing. She says “Good afternoon!” Read More …