This time of year, it is wonderful when all the planning, the stress, the hard work and effort just starts coming together. Moments of simple…realization of what you have learned. The hours of listening, reading, researching – they have all Read More …
Even though we need the rain that we have had – steady, street flooding, Seattle-like rain – I wish we had clear skies. The crisp evenings of fall make for wonderful star gazing…dreaming and thinking about what can be. We Read More …
No matter where you are, this month, take a step back and think about everything. It is nearly December and if you haven’t already thought ahead to the new year, you should. It isn’t that I believe in “New Year’s Read More …
There is nothing better that a company can do than making work fun for it’s employees. I don’t think I have ever – except maybe at Disney World – seen so many happy smiling people in a retail store. Certainly Read More …
What you do in house can be controlled…what you do out of house…should also be completely within your realm of understanding. If not, you have some serious risk. Communication matters…you must tell them what you want. Clear. Explicit. Expectations. You Read More …
It’s the end of a long week and a long election cycle. I am looking forward to each new day with everyone working together and making life a bit more positive. That is part of my every day goal…I really Read More …
If you think that small is big, you might be thinking of small businesses. You would be right along with the owners of those businesses, who don’t think it is in any way small, let alone insignificant or immeasurable. Small Read More …
Once you begin the countdown, do you get more excited or more nervous? If you have planned everything out, then you should be confident that you will be successful.You can still make last minute adjustments and changes if needed. But, Read More …
You all know W is for win, or, at least we do now… I mean, I am not a sports fan, but I do love an underdog. Here in this house, we are all just hoping that the Chicago Cubs Read More …
Whenever you are really not sure, take a step back, reconsider and rethink your options. It is not too late to have a second thought. Do some more research, ask for input from others. (Maybe not about the election, and Read More …