Defining Success

If I asked you to name some people whom you consider successful, you would probably repeat names that most of us would recognize. Names of millionaires, star athletes, movie stars, best selling authors, CEO’s of Fortune 500 companies. And no doubt, these people...

No More Excuses!

I had just finished a grueling martial arts workout, my Sensei watching my every move, when he asked me how I felt about my performance. Trying to be completely honest I said, “I don’t feel that I performed my best, because my energy level is low today.” He gave me a...

Networking Part II – The Rules of Engagement

I hope you found my previous blog Networking Part I–The Compliment to Social Media helpful. I gave you some tips for wisely choosing events and how to prepare for them prior to attending. As promised, here is the next installment­ of what to do during the networking...

Networking Part I – The Compliment to Social Media

This last weekend, I had the privilege to attend a workshop by Ann marie Houghtailing,  called Networking that Works. Many of you may know her as an instructor at USD, Institute for Sales & Business Development. She is also Principle at Houghtailing Group, a...

Who Inspires You?

It’s that time of year again—my husband’s total immersion into all things having to do with the Tour de France. He eats, sleeps and breathes The Tour. Whenever he is in the house it’s going to be on the television, either as live feed or recorded. Yes, you could say...