As women leaders, the respect and admiration I personally have for Billie Jean King is massive. She took a stand 50 years ago for equal prize money. At the time, women's prize money was eight times less than their male counterparts. That’s what great leadership is about.
Read MoreLabor Day has come and gone. Bye-bye, Summer and lazy days at the beach, mountains, or lake. Hello, September is back in full swing: young kids back to school, older kids off to college, and a return to work for the rest of us.. How has the workplace changed?
How do you start getting things done after Labor Day? Listen to the video as I share my tip on how to do it successfully.
Read MoreAs summer draws to a close, we reflect on the moments and lessons it brought, gearing up to infuse our businesses with newfound inspiration for the upcoming year-end. As I reflect on some of the vacation time, cooking experiments, and gardening experience, I'm struck by how these seemingly unrelated activities hold valuable lessons for businesses.
Read MoreI'm sitting outside enjoying the end of summer and what I think of at this time of year is transitioning into the actions that I always like to take in September. Think of that for yourself, of what you have planned for 2023 for your business and your life. How are you pulling this together?
Read MoreIn cooking, I recently stumbled upon the unique and flavorful garlic scapes, which were new to me. Despite not knowing much about them initially, I took the opportunity to experiment and master this fresh ingredient. In business, the fear of the unknown and the "what if's" can hinder our creative potential in scaling a business.
Read MoreI am a big gardener in the summertime. The analogies between growing a business and growing a garden are interesting. What are the business parallels?
Read MoreIt's no surprise that people take advantage of this time to travel and unwind. Yet many CEOs struggle with the notion of stepping away from their businesses. However, taking a vacation can be incredibly beneficial for both personal well-being and business growth.
Now that we're about halfway through the year, it's a good time to touch base to see what is working and not working in your business. Take time to look back and reflect on the goals for yourself for the year.
Read MoreWhen business, surprises arise and we always hope that the surprises that come up are good ones, yet, this is not always the case. How do you handle when unfavorable surprises show up?
Read MoreWe're halfway through the year and you want to know what you should be doing as a great business leader, as CEO president of an organization. Now is a good time to reflect back on your strategy for 2023.
Happy Independence Day! As we celebrate the annual commemoration of nationhood and great freedom, we should always remember the heroic people who took the risk and sacrificed for our country's independence and honor. In terms of independence, there is a great deal of independence required to be a leader and a business owner.
Let me ask you this. If we look at what your hashtag possibility is, what is possible for you in your career, your business, and your life? When you look at your potential through somebody else's eyes, what do you see? Come join in the celebration as my TEDx for Deer Park is released.
Read MorePublic speaking is a great way to build your brand and your business. Read on for my tips for success.
Read MoreSpeaking is one of your greatest marketing assets and marketing tool. People have asked me, how do I prepare when I'm speaking? Do I use slides? How do I prepare that day? How do I prepare outfits? So I thought I'd give you a couple of quick tips.
Read MoreIn the ever-evolving business landscape, establishing yourself as a thought leader in your industry is crucial for success. Public speaking positions you as an expert and opens up numerous opportunities for growth and expansion.
Read MoreIf you've been following me for a while, you'll notice that I've done a bunch of speaking. I even recently did a TEDs talk. People have asked me, "How do you use speaking as part of your business model and how is that an asset to you?" I thought I'd break it down and cover this in several different following weeks.
Read MoreSpeaking is a great love of mine. Whether it be to a small group or a massive auditorium, getting on the stage to share a message I believe in and sharing expertise or value with others brings me great joy. One of my bucket list items was to give a TEDx talk.
Read MoreToday we're going to talk about the importance of SOPs for your team and in the building and expansion of your business.
Read MoreHaving a positive mindset has a large impact on success. When our mindset derails, all things including our business, have the ability to derail. As leaders, it is important to be aware of the mindset in which you show up.
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