I always have fresh flowers. Yes, I'm bragging about my husband, who set up regular deliveries for me. I welcome the weekly arrival of fresh arrangements. He knows I love flowers, and he's that kind of guy. Yes, I'm lucky! When Planning Clicks, You Know It's Right I'm thinking of April, the blooming […]
My husband keeps up with the tech of the day, but he still loves his papers and color-coded filing system, which is always neat and orderly. But in an increasingly paperless business world, our files are accessed through a search bar, not a file cabinet, and keeping track of everything takes time and effort. […]
"You just got lucky!" Have you ever admired the person saying that? It's not a great look, is it? That's a jealous phrase. It's ugly and unimaginative. I vowed long ago not to be a person who says such things. That's a waste of time. Instead, I say, "Good for you!" And I […]
A business filled with “yes men” or “yes women” who are scared to upset the boss will stagnate and die. That’s why I never want fear to be the prime motivator in my company. Do you? If one of my employees makes a mistake, I simply want a conversation, not a scolding. What happened? […]
The "get-rich-quick" mentality is the source of so many crazy stories, right? It's the realm of bankruptcies, heartbreak, and so much drama. The "quick" part is what does people in. Everyone wants to "get rich," but many people lack patience and take terrible risks in hopes of easy riches, then pay a steep price. […]
Whether by email, phone call, text, or face-to-face, the "two-week notice" can come like a gut punch when it's one of your best employees. We dread those moments, but they're inevitable in the business world. People pursue other interests. Goals change. Family situations require a move. It happens. But here's what doesn't need […]
I keep a positive attitude about life, and there's so much that brings me joy: my connections with others, my sweet dog "Adrian," the first bite of delicious homemade chocolate ice cream — we lay the chocolate on super heavy! I'm Team Chocolate. Boo, vanilla! But I'm also a devoted realist when it comes […]
I realized early on, after some hardship, that the best gifts in life are the ones I give to myself. My present self is always focused on being a thoughtful gift-giver to my future self. I apply this to all things in life, big and small. If something needs to be ironed, I give […]
I love a brain that can build a world, so I enjoy writers who create a landscape of characters engaged in all sorts of narratives. If you’re a business owner, you’re also a world builder, but there’s nothing fictional about it. You’re creating a landscape and a framework for others to shine by applying […]
I can read people pretty well, but I’m no mind reader. I’m not Spock with the “Vulcan Mind Meld.” Chances are, you don’t have Vulcan ears and can’t read minds either. So, we need solid communication skills to be successful. Telepathy just doesn’t do the trick. And luck won’t either. You must be deliberate […]