Business
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…
Read MoreHow 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…
Read MoreWeathering 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…
Read MoreHow 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…
Read MoreFrustrated You Aren’t Advancing Faster? Here’s the Key Most People Overlook
We all want to accomplish the big dreams and big goals we set for ourselves. And yet, I’ve found over the years that most of us don’t think big enough. When we think too small in goal setting or visions for our future, we usually end up right where we started. It’s by thinking big…
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