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Communication – It Takes Two
Communication is a something we do everyday. We chit chat. We talk. We listen. All of this can occur in casual circumstances, in business settings and at times in formal settings. Let’s consider for a minute the differences between listening and hearing. The sentences below contain both listen and hear and shows the contrast: I listened […]
On-going Review
Have you considered a “life review” recently? How often do you change the oil in your car? How about your tires? What about having a medical check-up? Do you schedule check-ups on a regular basis? It’s become clear that while we may schedule reviews of our physical selves or things we own, we may not […]
Who’s on Your Team?
Teams – when you think of a team, what do you think of? Sports? Work? Health? If I were to ask you about your personal team, what would your response be? We’re going to focus on what you can concentrate on starting today to plan for and assess what you have in place for you […]
2018 Business Trends to Watch
For anyone who is in business or does business, keeping up with trends can be exciting and daunting! Change is underway at lightening speeds. The issues on my watch list this year and into next year include: Technological; Geo-political / Trade / Regulatory; Financial; Shopping, Selling and Advertising, These issues all come into the picture for […]
Walk in the Shoes of Another
This was quite a week on the worldwide stage, national stage and yet, it was a local experience I remember. An appointment with a service provider sets the stage. Have you ever walked out of an appointment? This was new for me, so new in fact that I came home and jotted down thoughts about […]
Summer breaks – Great time for learning something new!
It’s summertime! In North America we have longer and warmer days. Summer breaks are here and many enjoy time to refresh, recharge and enjoy life. It’s also a great time for learning something new! Do you have a summer reading list? A summer “to learn list”? I read an article from Harvard Business Review recently. […]
Like a Root Canal
Picture this – a beautiful sunny, warm Southern California late afternoon. Sitting outside with a client, we were talking about life, business, families. Out of the blue, I was asked “Why do you do what you do? It’s like having a root canal”! Laughter bubbled out of me as I replied, “I guess it makes […]
Does the Supreme Court Decision About Online Taxes Impact You?
Online shopping taxes in 50 states and over 3000 counties across the US has become reality for businesses – small and large with the recent Supreme Court decision. States and counties have been searching for ways to boost their revenue streams. Online retailers and marketplaces are now faced with compliance to collect tax on orders placed […]