“Not another meeting…”
This has become the mantra for every corporate suit whose schedule is bursting with appointments, but networking is just as stressful. You spend your entire day meeting and greeting, exchanging business cards, and planning to email just about everyone in the cluster of ... Views: 1267
"Giving your business card out is pretentious and besides, have you ever gotten any business from doing that?” was Doug’s reply when I asked him for a card. I realize the bar at Brio wasn't what you would consider a typical networking venue, but in my experience opportunities to make great ... Views: 1710
You may be familiar with the saying, “it’s not what happens but how you react to what happens that counts.” We've all dealt with unexpected situations; ones that are no big deal and others that test your attitude. As a horse owner of 18 years I've had my share but last weekend was certainly ... Views: 1172
It’s not often I write an article with tears in my eyes but today is the day. My mother, Anna Mae, received her wings two years ago on August 29th. Unlike my father’s passing, my brothers and I knew the time was coming but still weren't ready to say goodbye. A friend of mine suggested we read ... Views: 1380
This isn't the typical way I approach things but I’ll admit I’m absolutely dumbfounded and have to ask WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH PEOPLE THESE DAYS?! Facebook and news outlets are full of stories like:
- NYC man kills his boss after being laid off
- Man arrested for stabbing a puppy multiple ... Views: 1325
You may be familiar with Dave Ramsey's philosophy of making your money work for you by living on less than you make, in other words "act your wage." During a meeting with a client earlier this week, she commented, "I wish my entire sales team would act their wage. They all set big goals at the ... Views: 1293