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Whose Base Are You Touching?

Whose Base Are You Touching?

In the world of business we love our sports analogies. There is, however, one phrase I wish they could rid the English language of  . . . . can you guess what it is? “Touch Base”. There is no phrase I cringe more at than “Let’s touch base”.  What a luke warm response meaning maybe … Continue reading »

The Best Line I Ever Heard

The Best Line I Ever Heard

As I sat back and had a relaxing evening with my friend, she was regaling me with tale of the previous night. She had gone to an event where the speaker she went to see didn’t show up. Thus creating a longer spot for the second speaker. My friend was so unimpressed by the speaker … Continue reading »

The Secret to Avoiding Conflict

The Secret to Avoiding Conflict

There is a well known “secret” to dealing avoiding conflict that most people know and have heard of but don’t do. Why don’t they do it because it’s difficult, we get engaged in a conflict and we become emotional. We feel angry or hurt. Or worse we want revenge. When our head goes there we … Continue reading »

3 Things That Will Transform Your Speaking

3 Things That Will Transform Your Speaking

Whether I am at breakfast events, luncheons or evening networking events I get a chance to watch anywhere from 4 – 6 speakers live and in person every week. Needless to say some speakers are more memorable than others! When I see speakers I always take notes of the things I like and things that … Continue reading »

Who Should Be In Your Network

Who Should Be In Your Network

Last week I attended an event where I listened to speaker Sandra Yancey, Founder of EwomenNetwork, speak about her trials and tribulations as an entrepreneur. Going from a ‘robbing Peter to pay Paul’, as she put it, she had learned quite a bit in creating her multi-million global business. One of the most interesting parts of her … Continue reading »

Adding An Element of Love

Adding An Element of Love

Getting the most from less is vital in any company — particularly now. With HR and Training budgets cut to the bone there is still a simple and very cost effective way to achieve the maximum in staff improvement. RESULTS are what our actions create, ACTIONS are what our focus creates, FOCUS is how we … Continue reading »