Let's talk a little bit about the end of October. For many people, it's the week of Halloween. I think about it as strategic planning time, the time to look at the strategy forward for your business and where you want to be. This also comes hand in hand with succession planning.
Read MoreI’ve recently had the honor of speaking to a group of Columbia Business School (CBS) students in an Entrepreneurship class for Founders. I’m grateful to Austin Cohen, the CBS professor who invited me to speak at his class. Austin is an Adjunct Professor at CBS and Founder & CEO of FlexIt Inc. Read more about it.
As we embrace all of our levels of leadership and who we are and how we are growing, we will continue to learn and grow as a community. What are you most proud of yourself for lately? I would love to hear about it.
Read MoreTake a moment to ask yourself an important business question: ** Do others see you as you see yourself? ** If you asked others for five hashtags that describe you, what would they be? How would that make you feel?
Read MoreAs a business owner, when life and business gets busy, it brings to mind the question, “How do you get it all done?”
Read MoreSlater Success begins every relationship with new clients by asking, "Where Are The Numbers?" More leaders should trust the stories their numbers tell and not make decisions by going with their gut, following procedures and protocols that have worked in the past, or letting inertia carry them through their fiscal year.
Read MoreAs 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.
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