Five Psychological Principles of Positive Change
The Fundamentals of Change The Five Fundamental Principles of the Psychology of Change. Fundamentals…to me, they are a universal thread, and the the building blocks of everything valuable in life. Truth be told, we cannot discuss change without recognizing what exactly it is that we fundamentally value as individuals, and how change puts it […]
The Loss of a Pet: Balancing Work and Grief
Meet my beloved King Charles Cavalier Spaniel, Harley. This week is a more personal post as I am grieving the loss of our precious dog of 14 years, who passed this week from congestive heart failure. Sure…everyone says their dog was one of a kind, but I swear – Harley truly was. October 11, […]
Going Up? Fundamentals Of A 21st Century Elevator Pitch
Have you perfected your elevator pitch? It sometimes sounds like an antiquated phrase. I mean – how much time do we spend in elevators these days? Not much, with remote and hybrid work being the norm. However, that does not negate the need for adept messaging on the fly. To be sure, the elevator pitch […]
QR Code for Small Business: Pandemic Tech That Is Here To Stay
Look familiar? It should. So what exactly is a QR Code? Welcome to QR Code Basics for Small Business! You will be happy you stopped by to check out this elemental yet important topic. Let’s start at the beginning. Would you believe that QR Codes were actually invented back in 1994? Speaking for myself, I […]
What Is Your Why?
➡️ What is your Why? Please, humor me. Stop for one moment and give this a little bit of thought…🤔 Have you ever asked yourself this question…what is your “Why?” It is challenging to answer, and to do so requires a willingness to go deep in order to flesh it out. The goal? To […]
Confessions Of A Concierge: Why Every Small Business Needs One
The second in a series of essays to dispel myths and elevate the need for Administrative Concierges in traditional workplaces. Should every small business have an Administrative Concierge? Business, in a broad sense, is undergoing a once in a lifetime transformation. Since the pandemic, the foundational shift in outsourcing, consulting, contract, and remote work is […]
The Devil In The Details: Three Tips To Cultivate Your Small Business Ground Game
In Small Business, The Devil Truly Is In The Details. “The devil is in the details” is an idiom alluding to a catch or mysterious element hidden in the specifics of a situation. It indicates that while something may seemingly be simple at first glance, in fact may have tedious elements likely to cause problems […]
Perseverance, Self Esteem And Becoming Your Own Biggest Cheerleader
It’s time external sources of validation are redirected. This is the scene every time I come home. These two think I am the greatest thing since kibble. Growing up with two dogs, I swore I would never succumb to the temptation of adopting my own. The commitment seemed enormous, and I wanted the freedom to […]
“It’s Not What You Look At That Matters, It’s What You See” – Henry David Thoreau
What is the view from your perspective? When I heard this famous quote by Henry David Thoreau, it resonated strongly. It is not what you look at that matters, it is what you see. In this era of snap judgments, harsh criticism and political polarization, personal worldviews strongly shape our opinions and, subsequently, our […]
