Whenever I join a team, I always ask my boss what their preferred method of communication is. Do they prefer emails so they can respond when they have time? Do they prefer calls so their email isn’t bogged down? Or are they part of the few individuals that don’t mind people popping in and out... Read More
It’s hard to believe the New Year is in full swing and January is almost over. It’s time for a check-in. How are you doing with your New Year’s resolutions in 2019? Still going strong? Or, have you completely fallen off the wagon only one month in? 5 Helpful Tricks to Keep New Year’s Resolutions... Read More
I love the saying, “success begins at the edge of your comfort zone.” I’m all for pushing oneself to the edge of their comfort zone, but not beyond. This is especially true when prospecting for new customers. It’s natural for most sales folks to want to reach for the stars and secure large marquis accounts. But... Read More
To many, creativity is thought of as a “God-given” talent or quality that one is born with. An idea that you’re born with the ability to think differently or “think outside the box” instead of learning a process to get you to a certain result. As a creative, I often hear people say they “aren’t... Read More
It’s time to walk into the New Year with a new, diverse and vivifying color! For the past 20 years, Pantone’s Color of the Year has inspired designers and businesses alike to use colors that influence people around the world through almost every industry. It’s with great excitement to see that the purpose of 2019’s... Read More
If you believe the numbers, people are paying more attention to their health and fitness, especially this time of year. According to Statista, more than 170 million people globally have memberships to a gym or health club, with 55 million of those being in the United States. That is a big number, and it can... Read More
Last month, we welcomed a new addition to our family in the form of a baby cockatoo. She’s chatty, she’s extremely affectionate, she loves to dance and sing, and she will do just about anything for a handful of peanuts. Most of the time, she’s just about as silly and adorable as it gets –... Read More
It’s a new year with new opportunities to make 2019 your most successful year yet – and the first step is to get rid of the ‘but’ in your vocabulary and stop making excuses. Many times I find people give excuses without evening knowing it by making statements such as, “Last year my goal was... Read More
Within the first couple of positions in my career, I learned that handing in your resignation brings on a different feelings and reactions. Some were bittersweet and sad, rewarding and satisfying or, in the worst cases, just downright scary. Each holds a different reason behind why you’ve come to the conclusion, but interesting enough, they... Read More
Whether it’s iced, black, light and sweet, an Americano or cold brew, coffee comes in many shapes and sizes. Some of us drink it to wake up in the morning, others do for its taste. What you may have not known is that it has a multitude of benefits for productivity and focus which can... Read More
