For those of you been following me for a while, know I'm a gardener. I post pictures of flowers plants, tomatoes, zucchinis, what I'm cooking with them, and whatever it is, I'm having a blast. I also have a blast in my business and actually gardening and business growth go along the same lines.
Read MoreWhat are your latest business successes?
This is often the first question I ask my clients when we jump on a call.
If they have some to share, my next question is, and where did that business come from?
When you know how you are getting business and that you are making the right connections, it tells you exactly how to market your services.
This insight is paramount in determining what to do next.
Read MoreInternational 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?
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