Refine the Story
You might need to refine the story…hit all the high notes, but make it real and relatable. Early on…the background and the reason to keep reading. Add in the details that keep their interest and make them laugh or cry. Read More …
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Ask The Right Questions
When you ask the right questions, you can… continue the conversation longer. make someone feel better. solve the mystery. get the information you want. learn more about someone or something new. qualify a good candidate and eliminate the wrong ones. Read More …
Listening…
Everyone around you is talking – but, who is listening… to what you say? and really hearing the information (not just waiting to talk)? to the ideas that need to be explored? and making a decision on what is said? Read More …
All The Things
When you think of all the things that have to happen to make a family or friends “be” it truly is amazing. Timing. Right place at the right time. Mood. Thoughts and ideas that align. Age. You don’t have to Read More …
Rolling Into December
So, with Thanksgiving behind us, we are rolling into December like a… Whatever the analogy that either suits your mood – or – makes you laugh that is what it is like. We are in for a crazy ride the Read More …
Getting It All Done
Days off may affect getting it all done. The trick is, making it even better than normal. Of course, timing is everything – having the rest of the world focused on something other than calls, meetings and deliverables – is Read More …
All The People
We are thankful for all the people. So many. (Too many to name.) Okay, let’s widen the circle and bring in more. To all the people we know, love and trust in our lives – Happy Thanksgiving. To all of Read More …
Even More Butter
We will want to get even more butter than we have normally. Everything is better this way. Especially for the holidays. Don’t worry how much. Of course, no judgement – you may choose to add it sparingly – but we Read More …
Blending Traditions
When you spend the years blending traditions you may forget who recommended the best ideas for the holiday. The menu items. The must watch movies. The past times. The sites you visit. The ways you start the holiday, from pre-planning Read More …
Trust The Process
I can’t say this often or loud enough…trust the process. It will serve you well. Have the faith you need in the people to do their very best. We can only rely on them for what we cannot do ourselves. Read More …