Tested

We are all tested… By family. By time. By teachers. By friends. By life. By ourselves. The true winners allow themselves to be tested and not only learn something new in the process, but they retain something valuable forever. ~ Read More …

Red White Blue and You

Typically, Independence Day is red white blue and you – all of you – our neighbors, friends and family. As we gather in smaller numbers, we make sure to acknowledge the history of our country. While the telling of it Read More …

Yes, But

A subtle difference when you say “yes, but” or “yes, and” – at least in terms of a very slight vocabulary change. The meaning though. The nuance of it. Is very powerful. Hearing what they are saying, agreeing and at Read More …

Lots of Options

Life gives you lots of options – the choices you make however are your own. Make the most of every opportunity. You can’t lament the things you choose not to do. It doesn’t have to be as complicated as Einstein Read More …

Name Recognition

How far does name recognition get you? It can get you elected…or, sell more products, tickets and services. There is a reason why brands pay for advertising. It works. Thus, there is a reason people running for public office put Read More …

Permission to Learn

When you don’t know everything you think you need to know, give yourself permission to learn. Research. Study. Practice. Read. Experiment. Ask for feedback. Try until you get it right…or, at least the way you want it to be. You Read More …

Start With Research

When making big decisions, sometimes we just throw caution to the wind. (Like booking a trip to Europe with just 30 days before you depart.) Other times, we take referrals and advice. It is usually best however, to start with Read More …

But With a Bang

Last night was hopefully the end of winter, leaving us – “not with a whimper, but with a bang” – complete with thunder and lightening, to boot. It is the end although a new beginning. The beginning of summer sales. Read More …

Up To Speed

Getting up to speed in a new role isn’t easy. Even with the best training and the most helpful co-workers, it is just all new. Well, maybe not ALL new, but new to you in context of this role. The Read More …