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The 3 Key Words that Will Lead You to Success
How do the successful thought leaders of any generation invent, create and discover? What’s left for us to find that doesn’t already exist? Sorry, you won’t become a thought leader or be rich and...
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The Real Secret to Business Growth and Making More Money
Yesterday in Part One of my interview with Nametag Scott, he shared insights on creating a “reservoir full of ideas that never run dry.” Today in Part Two, Scott says when trying to drum up new ideas,...
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5 Easy Steps to Writing Your Own Top 10 List
Unless you’ve been trapped under a rock in some remote corner of the planet, you may have noticed the news is packed with year-end summaries featuring 2010′s “Top 10” lists. There’s a list for...
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Musings from a new 50-year-old
Today’s my “big birthday.” 5-0. I won’t reflect on ”Where did the time go?” I won’t say 50 is the new 30. Gravity tells me otherwise. I will say that this past week I have become remarkably...
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4 success attributes for today’s workplace
As quickly as our world is changing, many things remain the same. Yes, TV has morphed into tablets and small screens. Telephones are now for texting. Networking is all about LinkedIn. But many of our...
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The most important second
“Tomorrow is often the busiest day of the week.”—Spanish Proverb Much has been written about time and procrastination. We often don’t realize how precious time is until faced with a crisis, usually...
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7 communication gems from the Iron Lady, Margaret Thatcher
Long before the Iron Chef was the buzz, the world had the Iron Lady, Margaret Thatcher. The first woman to serve as prime minister of Great Britain passed away today after suffering a stroke. Margaret...
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10 communication things every entrepreneur must know
It’s been 4,745 days of being self-employed. In April, 2001, I started my PR and communications company. A few years ago, my accountant, who is also self-employed, shared his definition of an...
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12 insights from Seth Godin on the emotional marketing revolution
Want to learn from one of the best social media marketers and business leaders? Today, best-selling author Seth Godin shared his thoughts on social media marketing, creativity, and business...
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10 communication quotes to remember the beloved James Gandolfini and Tony...
News spread like wildfire on Twitter and other social networks Wednesday night as we learned that 51-year-old actor James Gandolfini had passed away. Gandolfini won three Emmy awards for his role as...
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It’s impossible to do business with the candle lady
I recently went with my husband, Andrew, and our daughter, Stephanie to a country fair. Upon browsing through the vendor’s wares, I stepped into a booth that had scented candles. I was greeted by...
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12 things you can do right now to supercharge your business
The lazy days of summer are upon us, and many people in the working world insist that business is dead. Or is it? Instead of whining that everyone is on vacation or not signing contracts, it’s time to...
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Remembering Tom Clancy: 7 insights into a masterful storyteller
The literary world was rendered speechless today when news broke of the death of acclaimed spy and military writer Tom Clancy. The 66-year-old author, whose works include “The Hunt for Red October”,...
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The Top Reason You Shouldn’t Try to Improve Customer Service
I recently had some eye-opening customer service experiences that I must share. Each revolves around a dangerous three-letter word. I’m guessing you have been through similar situations when...
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Empowered Employees Can Improve Communication and Customer Service
No one likes to be ignored. Especially customers who give their hard-earned money to businesses in exchange for a product or service. It seems that most organizations aren’t making the connection...
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Simple 3-Word Phrases You Need for Success
The way we communicate with ourselves reflects how we interact with others. What are you secretly, quietly, and unknowingly telling yourself that is standing in the way of your business success? If...
View Article4 Ways Colleges Can Better Prepare Grads for Business Communication
Educators, business leaders, and government representatives recently converged on San Jose, California for a conference on cultivating talent and the emerging workforce. Much of the time was spent on...
View ArticleFood Trucks Heat Up Networking Opportunities
There’s power in food. The growing popularity of food trucks is playing a curious role in workplace communication and networking. These mobile munch mobiles are helping break down barriers and boost...
View Article5 Ways to Add Immense Value to Clients
The word immense is an adjective that’s defined as vast, huge, immeasurable, boundless. This is the level of work and commitment that’s required of all professionals who want to be successful. Whether...
View ArticleHow Leaders Communicate Their Vision
If you’ve ever had your pupils dilated during an eye exam, you know the frustration of the distorted vision that lingers for hours. People in all walks of life and occupations deal with blurred...
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