“Risk-taking, trust, and serendipity are key ingredients of joy. Without risk, nothing new ever happens. Without trust, fear creeps in. Without serendipity, there are no surprises” Rita Golden Gelman Today I am excited to introduce you to my new friend Christine from almostfearless.com. Why am I excited? As many of you know, I love traveling [...]
Continue reading...8. June 2010
“The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.” – St. Augustine It’s Time For You To Explore The World I love to travel and so do most people, but the unfortunate reality is that most people don’t get to travel extensively or experience living abroad. Traveling to exotic [...]
Continue reading...6. February 2010
By my dear friend and CEO Coach Debra Benton How do you ‘go on board’ when you’re already there? When you get a new boss you are the unknown. Even though your job position hasn’t changed, you have to take the same action as if you are going on board a new position. When nearly [...]
Continue reading...5. September 2009
In a Recession… Should You Hold out or Sell Out if You’re Offered a Job You Don’t Really Want? By my dear friend Debra Benton You need a job. You just got offered a job. The problem is, it’s not your dream job. Should you take it, or should you hold out until the perfect [...]
Continue reading...2. August 2009
photo credit: star5112 by my friend Debra Benton This happens every day in business: “Ralph (Ron or Ray) meets Laura in her office, and both nervously shake hands. Laura notices what feels like a wimpy, limp clasp. Both think to themselves, “Yech, what a poor handshake.” A two-second exchange like that sets an unease and discomfort [...]
Continue reading...14. July 2009
by my dear friend Debra Benton It’s true that we learn from our mistakes, but the wise young businessperson corrects his/her mistakes before they are made. What mistakes should you be weary of? I surveyed 100 CEOs to reveal the “seven career sins” that sabotage success. 1. Focusing on tasks not people. If you invest [...]
Continue reading...15. June 2009
by my dear friend and CEO Coach Debra Benton Business Integrity 101 I’d like to share some lessons I’ve learned about integrity from speaking with the best business leaders out there: The same show has to go on in front as on the “backside of the curtain.” Your outward appearance has to show what’s beneath [...]
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15. June 2010
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