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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6 Business Lessons We Can Learn From Our Moms

Mother’s Day is a great time to take a moment to honor all the hard-working women in our lives — our friends, sisters, aunts, grandmothers, stepmothers, ourselves, and of course, our moms. This Sunday, thank a woman other than your mom for the contribution she has made in your life. And if you are blessed…

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Why Mastery Is the Surprising Key to Referrals

I’ve said it before, but it’s worth repeating: the best marketing tool you can utilize for your business is referrals. Referrals will save you time, energy, and money in the quest for more clients because instead of going in search of them, they come to you with a positive impression built right in. With that…

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