Ready for Fun? Here’s How to Prepare Your Business I always need a vision of the trip ahead — the getaway with my husband when we let business thoughts go and simply enjoy each other’s company. He is quick-witted and still makes me laugh. He is fun. I need fun! Don’t you? That’s the point […]
I milked a cow! Yes, this city girl did it. Why? You ask. Well, I love trying new things. Mark and I live in "the country" now. We escaped the hustle and bustle of metro mayhem for rural roads, pastures, and old barns. We've fallen in love with our local farming community and aim […]
We wave the flag on July 4, but I spend Thanksgiving feeling patriotic, too, because I give thanks for living in the United States, where we have so many freedoms. This gratitude comes with a counterbalance: action. Be thankful for the freedom to make choices, and then be ready to act and exercise that freedom. […]
While I cherish the turkey and the camaraderie with loved ones, “Thanksgiving” signifies more than just a holiday. I want that spirit of gratitude and reflection every day, not just during that special November gathering. Gratitude is a mindset, a way of framing the world within a bigger picture. No, I can’t have everything, and […]
Video with Anne & Julia talking about our Core Values Awards. We are currently seeking nominations from our clients and wanted to explain the differences between each one.
In the first moments of pain, we feel anything but gratitude. Instead, we hear other words: “Why me?” “It’s not fair!” “This can’t be!” I had tongue cancer. Think of those two words together: “tongue” and then “cancer,” a terrible combination. I had “Why me?” screaming in my head. You can understand, right? Feel your […]
Virtual employees are proving to be an invaluable solution for the Community Association Management (CAM) industry, giving managers much to be thankful for: 1. Virtual Employees Help Increase Productivity Virtual employees are self-motivated individuals and dedicated to their work. The freedom to make their schedules comes with a firm grasp of their workloads and capabilities. […]
While October brings tales of phantoms, a more tangible ghost is gripping our economy – inflation, with its relentless demand: "Give me more, more, more!" It's evident in car and home prices, and even in the bag of potato chips. More air and fewer chips — that's true across industries, right? The shrinkage in service and […]
Do you know about “Let’s Make a Deal,” with its famous, three-door, “Monty Hall Problem” — named after the game show’s first host, Monty Hall? It put contestants in a simple predicament. Participants had to pick what was behind door number one, two, or three and then consider staying with their first choice or switching […]
Have you gotten that “I’m leaving” call or text from an employee at the worst of times? If so, I know your pain. I’ve been there. Employees have their goals and dreams, and they’re always hunting for the best option for themselves and their families, just like business owners. When we run a business, we […]