Let Freedom Ring as We Celebrate Our Independence

Happy Independence Day! I hope that you have a safe and patriotic day celebrating our nation’s freedom. I don’t know about you, but when I think of July 4th, memories and strong sentiments are stirred up. Of course, I’m incredibly grateful and indebted to the brave forces who literally put their lives on the line…

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How to Build an Outstanding Personal Brand

These days, you can’t browse a career-oriented website without coming across the buzzwords, “personal branding.” This phrase raises a lot of questions… What is personal branding? How is it different from corporate branding? And how do you develop a positive, distinctive personal brand? Personal branding is how people remember you or think of you. That…

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Weathering the Storm in Business and in Life

We’ve had a lot of strong rain and thunderstorms lately. The bright sky quickly turns dark, a downpour suddenly is unleashed from the clouds, and then … after only a few minutes, you begin to see a glimmer of sunlight on the other side of the storm clouds. These storms strike me as a metaphor…

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How to Be a Leader Who Values and Respects the Whole Team

Today, June 6, is my beloved husband Mike’s birthday and I want to publicly wish him a very happy birthday! We will be celebrating with close friends while we are up here in Cincinnati. In today’s business world, companies increasingly reflect America’s diversity with a mix of women and men of all ages from all…

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