Recently, I’ve read several articles where the author has shared their perspectives on life and business. They were thought-provoking. Coupled with those articles, many of my clients and followers have asked me: ‘what have you learned, given all the challenges during the pandemic, etc., in the past 24 months? Hmmm….we’ve all been tested and stretched, […]
It is impossible to go into any restaurant, retail store, hospital, or other Corporate and even Non-Profit entity and not experience a shortage of staff. It is palpable. Recently, I was in Hot Springs, Arkansas for the Arkansas Derby where we had a fabulous time (and yes, we WON!!). Yet, the shortage of staff was unbelievable. […]
Here’s the skinny: there is always – always – a ‘list’. The ‘list’ from which decisions are made for opportunities, promotions, new projects, visible ‘task forces’…..you name it. There is always a list. The truth of the matter is this: rarely – if ever – are we present when life-changing career decisions are made for […]
We are well on our way to a brand new year. It is hard to believe we beginning month #2 in the year 2022. I believe when we declare things to ourselves (and others)….they become real. Here are 11 thoughts that I am declaring and embracing – perhaps they may stir something in you, as […]
Too many of us are working really hard….running on that proverbial hamster wheel….trying to make a big difference, create something substantive, or just trying to make a huge amount of money. Equally, many are looking for that magic ‘something’ to catapult their business, their careers, and even their lives into the orbit they want. The […]
Recently, a few of my clients have hit a proverbial ‘road bump’ in their careers. Mergers are happening. Consolidation of departments is happening. The mass resignation is happening. And alongside these changes come opportunities for promotion, shifts in position, changes in reporting structures, etc. And the one word…. that most ‘type A’ ambitious, focused, and […]
THANK YOU to so many of you for taking part in my marketing research a few months ago. Your input was very informative and valuable, and I sincerely appreciate the time you took answering my questions. After interviewing and surveying several dozen executives like yourself, and garnering information of what is needed (and desired) from […]
It is hard to believe that we are half way through 2021! I know I’m not alone in wanting to SHIFT GEARS and make 2021 the start of a new chapter. Yet, I also know that many of us had a few ‘fits and starts’ as we came out of the pandemic. Yet, 2021 STILL […]
So, 2020 is clearly in the rear view mirror…..can I have an ‘Amen’?! Yet….many of my clients have asked me…’what is the purpose for the pain’ we have experienced? There is no magic answer….yet, I do have a perspective. Click this link to hear a short 6 minute perspective…..https://youtu.be/L0MlOJTB43k Would love your comments…..what have your […]
As we near, what we universally hope is the end of the pandemic, let’s face it – we are not through the proverbial ‘knot hole’ yet. Many venture to say it could be the end of 2021 before we are back to our ‘new pseudo normal’. And, what I can say with absolute certainty: NO […]