International Women's Day means the world to me as being a woman leader, and it's so easy to think about what women leaders have inspired us. There are so many names that readily come to mind. To bring it down to a more personal level, who has really inspired and touched you?
Read MoreSurround yourself with smart people. People who know what you want to know. People who do what you want to do. People who have what you want to have. The 5 key people. Simple concept, but are you actually doing it in your business? In your life? Relationships are the cornerstone of success and continued conversation is vital to keeping those bonds strong.
Read MoreLast month I spoke to you about the Eisenhower Matrix Also, Stephen Covey talks about this in the seven habits of highly effective people and that is a matrix of identifying what is important, what is urgent, important, not important and not urgent. It's an important principle as we run our businesses forward. Today, I'm sharing a couple of tips on actions you can take to work your calendar forward.
Read MoreThis year, I had the pleasure of watching the game with my husband, my son and his fiance in California, alone with a bunch of their friends. It was certainly nice watching the game on Pacific Coast time. We made quite the spread of food, including fun appetizers. I like to review some of the great stories and moments from the game and lessons we can all take away.
I've been doing a lot of leadership team meetings, a lot of strategy for 2023 a lot of future growth, which has been wonderful. Here's a couple of things to be observant about in your leadership team.
Read MoreCompany vision and long-term goals. Company mission statement. Company culture. When I go in to work with a corporate team, I often ask the members if they can relay those three things to me with confidence. The results are all over the board. What would happen if I asked your team?
Read MoreThe start of a new year is a great time to think about staying aligned with your priorities. To keep my priorities aligned, I've always been a big fan of a Stephen Covey exercise called rocks, pebbles and sand.
Read MoreBarbara Walters recently passed away at the age of 93 and I wanted to take a look at her career and life and honor what a trailblazer she was for women journalists. I remember watching her as a young woman myself on The Today Show and I have always been a huge fan of her special interviews.
Read MoreThe key to happiness and success in life and business is relationships. What relationships and intentions are you going to create this year? How are you going to keep your relationships going and stay connected?
Read MoreOne of my favorite quotes and one that is especially relevant as we kick off 2023. This is the time for New Year’s resolutions and goals of all kinds, both professional and business. How can you achieve them with the greatest success?
Read MoreHappy holidays! This is one of my favorite times a year. It's the time for joy, gratitude, love and appreciation.
Read MoreHopefully you’ve been busy closing sales, but this is a reminder to take a moment and truly close out your year. It’s December 20th and that means 11 days until we toast to the new year ahead. So here are 11 things to do before you put on your party hat.
Read MoreIt's a busy time of year and there is a lot to do. How do you manage your energy to get the right things done?
Read MoreA client told me many years ago when I was developing my first ever website and I felt extremely vulnerable, “Ivy, it’s not permanent. You can always change it.” Change. Growth.
Read MoreAre you ready to scale your team? If so, here are a few tips for hiring and training your team.
Read MoreGratitude. As we enter Thanksgiving week, for those who celebrate, it’s a time for gratitude and giving thanks.
A big part of growing your business is sales. Some people love sales and find it easy. Others, not so much. I found it hard at first.
Read MoreWhen the economy is unstable, as it might feel like right now, businesses (and yet to be businesses) have to make choices.
Read MoreWhat do you fear when it comes to expanding your company, your business, your mind, and the goals you are stretching for?
Read MoreFor the final installment in our mergers and acquisitions theme, I wanted to pull in some personal experience and share five things I did before I merged my printing company with another that really helped solidify our relationship and give me the confidence to make such a huge move. These same things are what I discuss with my own clients in their mergers.
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