Earlier this month, I sent out an apology to my Breath of Hope members. I had recently discovered that some of my website/post links were not working for mobile users. One responded, “Thanks … I thought it was my phone!” For months, it was possible my readers were inconvenienced so I re-sent the links with […]
How and When to Apologize: Questions and Tips to Help You Decide Read More »
Three distinct times in my life and career, I received hard feedback with a common theme. I still look back on those times as fundamental parts of my vocational (and personal growth) despite the difficulty of receiving the feedback at the time. Feedback comes in many forms, from “likes” on social media, to a conversation
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Let’s face it. Life and work can be stressful. Whether you are trying to wear all-the-hats running a small business (like me), have a pressure-filled position in corporate America, have to travel a lot for work or are under or unemployed, your professional life can be challenging. And when you add in personal pursuits and
Learning to Take Breaks that Work: Seven Things You Should Do for Yourself Regularly Read More »
If you are a team leader, there are two facts about you. You are busy. And you have followers. To do your job well, keep your sanity, and develop your team, you have to provide them with some important things that ironically, will also ease your stress. Here are four of them. Clear expectations. It
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One question poll: I’d like to find out the best day of the week to share my newest blog post–based on when YOU would be most inclined to read and/or share it. Please click here to select your favorite day. Thanks for participating! In lieu of a standard post this week, I’ve put together
Helping Overwhelmed Professionals Excel: A Quote Quilt & a Quick Poll Read More »
It’s time for another quote quilt! Right click on any of these images to share them with your networks!
One of the benefits of having my own business is the privilege to interact with several high-quality clients from a variety of industries. Not only do I get to build a business by supporting them, I also strengthen my personal and professional development due to interacting with their content and experience. One area of expertise
7 Roles Every Manager Must Master for Results that Last Read More »
I’m blogging my way through the course Results that Last: 7 Roles Every Manager Must Master by Karin Hurt of Let’s Grow Leaders, one of the people I have the privilege of assisting through my business. This week, we’re focusing Units 1 & 2 of this 10 unit course. Unit 1: Introduction The course is set
Confident Humility: The Foundation for Results that Last Read More »
Are you able to motivate the people around you? Do you have their backs? Good leaders (even if not assigned to a team officially) are able to influence and motivate others. They act as accelerators, moving the team along. In the business world, an accelerator looks beyond the stats to what those numbers really mean.
Get them Going and Have Their Backs Read More »
Finding new and innovative ways to connect with your customer is a challenge every business owner faces. With so many moving parts and the ups and downs that come along with business, maintaining a consistently positive customer experiences takes time and effort. One way to relate to your customer, despite the size of your business
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