My Thanksgiving Tale

Posted November 22, 2011

My driveway seemed quite a bit bigger that morning back in 1995. I remember stopping dead in my tracks when it hit me that both my cars had been repossessed. My world fell apart that day and left me without my cars, my business, $60,000 in debt and without any degree of self esteem. With … continue reading »

How Do You Define Social Networking?

Posted November 22, 2011

Believe it or not, this is a very deep question because . . . For some, they define social networking as a complete waste of time. For others they define it as a substitute for picking up the phone and calling prospects Others define it as a race to get the most followers or tweet … continue reading »

Defining The Social Networking “Connection”

Posted November 21, 2011

I was rather confused by a remark a well known editor made recently in a publication. The editor was writing about a well known celebrity and went on to make an aside that they (the editor) would never take their Twitter followers for granted. So just for the heck of it, I thought I’d see … continue reading »

Equally Worthy?

Posted November 18, 2011

As we wind down another week and reflect upon what we did well and what things we could have done better . . . Perhaps there is a neglected question . . . “Did I give the people who mean the most to me, the attention they deserve?” Truth be told, sometimes we have all … continue reading »

Gifts Of New & Gifts Of The Forgotten Variety

Posted November 17, 2011

Sometimes we find ourselves in a moment where we acknowledge and appreciate something we have been given. Other times (perhaps too many times)  we take the things we have . . .  for granted. I thought this video might call for a moment of reflection. Peace!

Do You Take “Assumptive Name Privileges”?

Posted November 16, 2011

An “Assumptive Name Privilege” is taken any time you assume that you know, definitively, what someone wants to be called. Meanwhile you haven’t been told, nor have you asked. It occurs when you turn a Katherine into a “Kathy” or “Kat” Perhaps a Robert into a “Rob” “Robbie” or “R to the O to the … continue reading »

2 Minutes To A Better Life!

Posted November 16, 2011

Today, through the miracle of technology, I’m going to present your day, your week, your year and your life to you in 2 minutes or less. Then I’m going to triple dog dare ya to grab a higher level of control . . . starting right now! Podcast Powered By Podbean Download this episode (right … continue reading »

The "Universal" Signs Of Success & Failure

Posted November 15, 2011

Sometimes things fall into place and we believe the universe has given us a sign. Other times it seems as though every conceivable obstacle has been thrown in our way. Perhaps the universe is telling you to try a different approach or perhaps. . . It’s testing you to see how badly you wanted it … continue reading »

Your Reminders Of Excellence

Posted November 14, 2011

Did you hear the one about the person who was so busy, they didn’t have time to think? The punch line is that sadly there isn’t a punch line . . . its you! The statement isn’t 100% true because you and I actually think quite a bit (60,000 – 90,000 thoughts a day) The … continue reading »

10 Totally Random Thoughts About Questions

Posted November 14, 2011

I’ve been talking a lot about questioning skills with my clients lately and thought you might enjoy some assorted thoughts. 1)    A good question can draw someone inward and . . . cause them to reflect, consider and even do so subconsciously through (get this) the awareness your question has created. 2)    Good questioning allows … continue reading »

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