One thing I committed to earlier this year was to read more, specifically non-fiction. I enjoy reading but only seem to “get around” to fiction (I recently finished Dan Brown’s The Lost Symbol, The Orphan’s Tale by Pam Jenoff and The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood). Back in February I decided … [Read more...] about Characteristics of Successful Entrepreneurs: Letting Go!
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On the road again
I can’t believe we’re already into March. I looked outside my office window the other day and noticed that the branches on the bare trees were starting to look a little fatter. That’s always my first clue that spring is on its way. Spring is by far my favorite season. I love to watch the earth come … [Read more...] about On the road again
What a smile
If you were looking for me over the last few days I was likely in my car. I went to visit Eric at school, in Vermont, for parent’s weekend. If you’ve never been to Vermont, you should know that it is everything you’ve heard. Tiny town, red barns, mountains, fresh air, and at this time of year, snow. … [Read more...] about What a smile
VIDEO: Business Lessons from the Trail
Do you like everything to be just right before you get started? I am a “fair weather runner”. By fair weather, I mean the temperature needs to be between 57 and 73 (Fahrenheit) with low humidity. The problem with this is that conditions are rarely perfect. Which has a direct impact on how my … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Business Lessons from the Trail
Yes, Face-to-Face Business Networking is Still a Thing
There are those that are natural born networkers and there are those that are not. I fall squarely into the “are not” camp. The goal of business networking is to meet, and connect with people so that you can find clients, partners, employees, referrals to people who provide services you need, or … [Read more...] about Yes, Face-to-Face Business Networking is Still a Thing
3 Business Lessons: Messaging to Attract Your Prospect’s Attention
What’s the best way to capture, and hold someone’s attention? You can find business lessons anywhere and everywhere. I was out for a walk and noticed the lawn signs that contractors put up when they do work at a house. I started to pay attention to which signs I was attracted to and which did not … [Read more...] about 3 Business Lessons: Messaging to Attract Your Prospect’s Attention
