Zoom Fatigue

  So many of us have replaced office meetings with Zoom calls. Face-to-face get-togethers are now done on Zoom. Sales calls are via you guessed it, Zoom. Almost all encounters involve Zoom or some similar technology. Is it a wonder people are going through Zoom fatigue after over a year? Fatigue is a difficult feeling […]

Consistency Builds Trust

  The concept of Marketing has expanded in its reach based on the ever increasing vehicles available. The frequency of communication is also exponential versus a short time ago. Even with all these changes, the old adage of consistency builds trust still rings true. Always remember who you are and just as importantly who you […]

So Happy Together

  Words have so much more meaning today than ever before. We are opening back up as a society, yet there is still a lot of communication on the internet. What do those dynamics mean for your business and for you personally? I believe it is more important to focus on the team aspects of […]

New Role of Leadership….Over Communicate

  Leaders tend to under-communicate. My guess, a main reason is they are very busy with their own work. Because of all the meetings and responsibilities of being a leader they are mainly focused on their to-do lists. Are they engaging with their team?   Stop for a moment and think about the message a […]

Seeing Good Even in the Bad Leads to Growth

  Most people are still not back in the office. Communication between staff is mostly done through technology with little in person communication occurring. What does one do to keep people engaged and even more importantly help individuals grow in the world today? Your goal in communication should be to motivate employees to do the […]

Time to Shed Winter

  It may say March but in my mind it is the beginning of Spring and just as important the end of Winter. If you’re in a cold climate like me, that means no more constant wearing of layered clothes, gloves, hats, and snow boots. You can begin to transition to looser fitting outer wear […]

How Are Your Goals Working Out?

  We are one month into a new year and I have found this is a perfect time to reset your goals. Many people set their goals by January 1 and feel they are on the right track. February is the optimal time to see if you are heading in the right direction and recalibrate […]

Put This Word Into Action For A Better 2021 (Part 2)

  When the new year begins I am excited to begin a knew as well. I have been thinking quite a bit about a word I would like to use that will summarize the year ahead. I am going to take you through my brainstorming process. Here are some of the words and the rationale […]

The Past Can Help Prepare You For The Future (Part 1)

As we begin 2021 many people put together New Year’s resolutions. They think about what they want to accomplish and how they are going to be better in the coming year. Lots of people put these goals together with a hope or wish that they turn out successfully. I have found before you go forward, […]

Year In Review

As the year ends I have found that now is the time to evaluate how the year went. I work with my clients to ensure they do a thorough review of their past year. I break things down in the aggregate first. How did they do versus the plan that was developed? We then perform […]

A Truly American Day For Celebration

  My favorite holiday is Thanksgiving. It is truly an American holiday. Beside the festivities and the great meal, I  believe it is a perfect time for reflection. Stop for a moment and think back about your life. Now, list 7 things you are grateful for in your personal life and then 7 things you […]

A Question Box Makes For A Better Place to Work

  Everyone has heard about a suggestion box put out to elicit ideas on how your business can improve. Businesses even reward people whose ideas help save money or make the company $$$’s. How about putting out a question box? You might ask why is that needed? Can’t someone just ask a question at a […]