By Guest Blogger: Erin Podbielniak of theneatniche.com November already? When did that happen? Regardless of whether you’re ready or not, the holidays are coming – fast. Who has time for overtime? We certainly don’t! That’s why last month we addressed ways to improve productivity by making our work spaces look and feel comfortable and inviting. […]
By Guest Blogger: Charlie Martino The month of November is a time to acknowledge the important role that family, friends and neighbors play in caring for older adults, individuals with disabilities and the chronically ill. There are currently over 65 million family caregivers in the U.S. (nearly 30% of the U.S. adult population) Not to […]
You might think I just fell off my rocker and have come under the spell of some pretty dark forces. No, that’s not it at all. I was working with a client this past Friday and she was deliberating on how to best expand her business. She narrowed it down to several good options but […]
Let’s say you’re faced with a unique challenge at work. You’ve got to come up with a way to increase sales by 30% by the end of the year, or a way to market a new service with virtually no budget. Or perhaps you have a challenge in your personal life, like earning an extra $1000 […]
Have you ever put something off, only to find it looming over your head like a dark cloud? Maybe it’s a business you want to start, the sales calls you need to make, or a book you want to write, or an exercise program you’ve been meaning to start. When the thought of it drifts […]
I remember when I first took the helm of a leadership company back in the late 90’s. I knew exactly how I wanted things to operate and I wanted them to be perfect! For years, I took pride in the attention I gave to detail and to getting things completed correctly, and I would use […]
Consider this scenario. At the end, there is a useful question to ask that can help solve this person’s quandary. Sarah is the owner of a wildly-successful, 25 year-old structural engineering firm based in Boston. Her buildings are so amazing they’ve been featured in many popular engineering magazines and journals. What sets Sarah’s business apart […]
“What does your wife do?” People ask me that question all the time during networking events and speaking engagements. “She’s an exercise physiologist and medical exercise specialist with a private practice in Richmond. She works in tandem with physicians and physical therapists whose patients are undergoing joint replacement or spinal surgery.” Sounds cool doesn’t it? […]
Today is always a somber day for me, as it is for many. I was in my late 20’s and working out at a gym when I watched in horror as they showed the images of the first plane slamming into the side of the first tower. Then I remember watching the next sequence unfold […]
This morning, I woke up to discover that we were out of coffee. This is a dire situation for me because I am instantly transformed into The Hulk when I don’t have my morning coffee. So there was no option. A quick trip to the grocery store during morning rush hour was required. As I was stopped at […]
