The Power of a Single Word

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Like most of you, I wear a lot of hats—mother, business owner, WIC president, and caretaker to name a few—all of them requiring time and attention. On top of that, the universe has thrown what feels like a bajillion curve balls over the past three years, from big stuff (death and major illness) to a constant string of annoyances (power outages, sitter on jury duty, computer crashes, you name it). A while back, I developed a mantra—go with the flow. But lately, the flow has felt like a … [Read more...]

How to Win Friends and Influence Clients

As an independent consultant, I know that marketing and selling is a big part of my life and livelihood, but they haven't been naturals for me. That's why I like to watch and learn from the pros. This is a true story about a guy I know. I'll call him "Ray" because he's like a ray of sunshine in every way. We all can take a page or two from the book he endorses and lives. (At the end of this blog I'll tell you the title -- you may be surprised.) Ray is one of the best examples I know of a … [Read more...]