Recently I began taking sign language classes to better communicate with the hearing impaired. During the first session, the instructor asked us to think about sounds that we associate with waking up in the morning. While members of the class chimed in with a variety of answers, I thought about how strange it would be toContinue reading “The Soundtrack of Life”
Category Archives: Business
Wilson: Friend, Confidant & Idea Man
As I’ve noted before, I like to get moving when I’m trying to think, brainstorm or solve a problem. It just works for me and apparently I’m not alone, as I’ve seen this tactic cited in various business and news publications. Related reading: Need an Idea? Just Walk Away… Granted I’m an active person andContinue reading “Wilson: Friend, Confidant & Idea Man”
Is Your Business Like Cheers?
Recently I’ve watched a few episodes of the classic show, Cheers (thank you, Netflix!), and remembered why I always enjoyed hanging out with the gang at the friendly bar in Boston. The show’s tagline, Where Everybody Knows Your Name, says it all. The characters came across as regular people who you would love to discussContinue reading “Is Your Business Like Cheers?”
Behind The Scenes: Ahead of the Game
Most of my life I’ve been behind the scenes: backstage, behind the camera, off right, number two, backing someone up. Mostly by choice, sometimes by necessity. See, it’s not that I wasn’t capable; sometimes, the person behind the scenes is really running the show. A linchpin, so to speak. This person wields power and shouldn’tContinue reading “Behind The Scenes: Ahead of the Game”
What’s your riddle?
You know, the one that’s still stumping you, no matter how hard you try to solve it. That puzzle you keep turning over in your mind like a Rubik’s Cube, knowing there’s a solution out there somewhere. What’s your riddle? Continue reading “What’s your riddle?”
Things I Carry: Pen and Paper
Yes, you read that right: pen and paper. As in old school, you need a writing utensil to use it effectively paper. Sure, I enjoy my smart phone; I can be quite the geek when it comes to gadgets. But I love the feeling of actually writing things down, whether I’m feeling out a blogContinue reading “Things I Carry: Pen and Paper”
Jumping Off A Cliff: My 1st Year As An Entrepreneur
A year ago today, I took a deep breath and jumped off a cliff. Figuratively speaking, anyway. I left my job in corporate America to start my own business. I was terrified and excited, overwhelmed yet satisfied with my decision, completely burnt out but eagerly looking toward my future. In some ways, it’s been better thanContinue reading “Jumping Off A Cliff: My 1st Year As An Entrepreneur”
Are Your Company’s Policies Helping You Do Business?
That may seem like an obvious question, but when’s the last time you reviewed your company’s policies? Are they still relevant today or stuck in the past? Do they encourage customers to do business with you or push them to your competitors? Recently, I ran into a situation of what I consider to be outdatedContinue reading “Are Your Company’s Policies Helping You Do Business?”
“What’s the most amazing way to do it?”
Great thought from Sir Richard Branson… How do you make what you do amazing? As always, I’d love to hear from you. Photo courtesy of Richard Branson’s blog Enjoy the weekend! Jaime Join the conversation:
What LINCOLN Taught Us About Business (And Life)
Today, February 12th, is Abraham Lincoln’s birthday, which brings me to LINCOLN the movie. I had high expectations due to some of the names involved: Steven Spielberg, Daniel Day-Lewis, Tommy Lee Jones — and the trailer looked intriguing. But WOW, was I blown away. While reflecting on the movie afterward, I realized that there were someContinue reading “What LINCOLN Taught Us About Business (And Life)”
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