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Preserve your peace of mind via these humble metaphors

Oh goodness. There is SO MUCH going on in the world!  It’s easy to get our knickers in a knot, worry ourselves to death, and become purveyors of negativity on a daily basis. But truth be told, if you’re a history enthusiast as I am, you know there has ALWAYS...

Five questions to improve your thinking and conversations

I’ve always found wisdom (and amusement) from the saying, “Never assume. It makes an ASS out of U and ME.”   So when I came across these five questions in Warren Berger’s “Book of Beautiful Questions,” I felt compelled to share them with you today. See if you can use...

How to move a conversation beyond “What do you do?”

Ugh! We’ve all been there. You meet someone at a party or a networking event and “What do you do?” is the typical question that comes up. A dull or perplexing answer often follows. “How about you?” might be lobbed back as a courtesy. Then the awkward silence sets in....

How do I break into an industry where I have no connections?

Many people are job hunting these days, and some are shifting gears and changing paths in a major way. Might this be you? Try these strategic steps: Design. Ask yourself what “Great” or “Success” could look (and feel) like in a new career. I call this creating your...

How do I stand out?

Maybe you recognize this scenario?  You’ve signed up to attend a networking or social event. Maybe even a conference. Great! You’ve invested the time, resources, and so on. Now what? A great way to prep is to take a few moments to set your Vison for what...