Celeste Giordano
Master Sales Strategist & Business Mentor
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Friday, September 26, marks my 33rd wedding anniversary. For years, Mike and I have taken a fall foliage tour through New England to celebrate, but this year, we decided to change it up a little! Since neither of us have spent much time on the North Carolina or Virginia coastline, we are taking a trip…
Read MoreHave you ever noticed how runners seem to find another gear when the finish line finally comes into view? After miles of steady pacing, fatigue, and even doubt, something shifts in that final stretch of a marathon. The crowd gets louder, adrenaline kicks in, and every ounce of determination is channeled into those last steps.…
Read MoreRemember the COVID-era employment phenomenon often called the “Great Resignation?” An unprecedented number of US workers quit their jobs in 2021 and 2022, sending leaders in many business sectors into a panic. Luckily, the Great Resignation is behind us now, and turnover rates have cooled from the highs of a few years ago. The not-so-good…
Read MoreLeadership expert Jim Collins, author of the book From Good to Great, once observed that the greatest leaders “…channel their ego needs away from themselves and into the larger goal of building a great company.” In other words, true success comes from humility, not hubris. Many believe a big ego to be a common trait…
Read MoreLabor Day often gets framed as the “unofficial end of summer”—a long weekend of barbecues, shopping, and maybe one last beach trip before fall routines take over. But at its core, Labor Day was established to honor the contributions of workers and recognize the value of rest. It’s a timely reminder for every professional that…
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