Last Wednesday was my first meeting as the new president of Triad Networks, a business group that formed close to 30 years ago. I was a member for several years and left the group in 2011 and one year ago this week visited the group, re-joined and within a few months, the current VP, Cindy
Do you feel like the targets are always moving? If change is the one thing constant in our world, then we better make an effort to understand it, embrace it and roll with it! So as the new year approaches, what changes do you need to make in your personal life and business life to
Have you been to one of your high school reunions? This past weekend over 100 graduates of Page High School in Greensboro, NC gathered together for a fun-filled weekend. How can people, some of which haven’t seen each other since graduation, come together and laugh, smile, encourage, question, hug, DANCE, and enjoy the time so
Are you leading your team by saying, “Go!!!” which is defined as a BOSS…. Or are you leading your team by saying, “Let’s Go!!!” which is defined as a LEADER…. Have you ever asked yourself, “What qualities or characteristics would I use to describe someone who Rocks as a Leader?” These are the Top 33 list
On my weekly stroll through the Facebook posts, an article was shared, “5 Basic Skills We’re Forgetting to Teach Our Children” (www.babble.com). As I reflected on these: Grit, Adaptability, Curiosity, Self-awareness, Meaning – I was reminded that as professionals, these are skills that will help us have a positive impact in the workplace as well.
For the past six months I have been in recovery....reflection....and re-booting. I'm recovering from an emotional set back (you have to read more about that in chapter 8 of my upcoming book - My Year on the Inside - Creating Catalysts for Change). I'm reflecting on who I am as a business owner, wife &
Do you know people that have become obsessed with time management? Today I watched my youngest daughter play a soccer game at the Wrangler/McDonalds soccer tournament. As we were leaving the neighborhood I realized I had left my cell phone at home. I’m thrilled I did because it forced me to be completely focused on
Obamacare…..now that my premiums are nearly double what I paid two years ago, I’m more focused on what’s happening in healthcare. Are you familiar with ACO’s? The buzz about Accountable Care Organizations is an old idea taking formal root as an upshot of the rapidly changing health care industry. The relationship between hospitals and doctors
Are there days when you want to stay in bed? Head to the mountains skiing? Renew your CV and start the job hunt? Fire that draining client? We’ve all been there at times, feeling more exhausted than exhilarated. It’s a classic sign of burnout. So what’s the secret to staying enthusiastic and passionate about work?