According to the Congressional Budget Office in the U.S., at the lowest point of the last recession, more than 12 million Americans were expected to be underemployed. That means being in jobs that are below their skill or education level. Have you ever been one of them? Have you worked in a position that you …
We used to host our clients with a hospitality suite, education session, and oodles of gifts at an annual industry promo expo. Each year we themed our time together. One year the theme was, “Infusion”; the presentation included clever ways to incorporate SENSORY MEDIA – aka promotional products – and one of the gifts was …
How do you handle set backs? I think the younger we are the less likely we are to respond positively to setbacks, denials or detours of any kind. Our young minds anticipate with great joy sitting next to our friend in school, being invited to that birthday party or taking part in a game or …
Several years ago, the New York Telephone Company made a detailed study of conversations to identify the most commonly used word. Can you guess what it would be? It was the word “I”. The word, “I”, was used 3,900 times in 500 conversations. (Kind of creepy to think of how they may have got that …
When you see T.E.A.M. written as an acronym, what words come to mind? Most people I know will say Together Everyone Achieves More. You, as well? I’d like to challenge that description. Working in teams or pods was popularized in the school system a few decades ago. Those students are now in the work force …
Ah – the old adage: if you want something done, ask a busy person. Why is that? Is it because busy people are more organized? Or because busy people like to be even busier? Or busy people can’t say, “No”? I remember years ago when I was looking to hire an Inside Sales Coordinator, I …
Do you have any scars? I have a small scar on my right knee from when I was eight years of age. I was biking home after spending a summer day at the local pool with my brother. I hopped up onto the step of the water fountain in the trail to catch a cool …
As I write, it is the one-year anniversary of Bob Proctor’s passing. Bob was a larger-than-life individual and inspired millions of people across the earth not only with his teachings but with his heart. I remember receiving a telephone call from him in the late 90’s. I knew who he was because I had heard …
This quote was shared as a “story” on the wall of my friend, Tracey. “Where your fear is, there is your task.” ~ Carl Jung. I planned that this quote would be the Aha! in this message but took a step back. I allowed the quote to sink in and began to question it. Are …
I remember being in the audience of The Fifth Dimension in San Francisco years ago. The lighting in the room had a peacefulness about it and the crowd became quiet in anticipation as keyboard music began to fill the club. Then the band members slowly emerged from the corners of the room, moving toward the …