Hope stared at the computer screen. She’d received bad news from IT that an app the entire team relied on was not functioning, and would probably not be for at least 24 hours. Von, holding his characteristic large mug of coffee (no creamer, no sugar) strolled by Hope’s desk and noticed her blank expression. “What’s […]
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My husband and I were at a local craft brewery* when he noticed a couple at the end of the bar. He later told me that the man was on his phone most of the time, while the woman looked as if she felt like a third wheel. Keith thought that behavior was rude–and yet
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It’s time for our monthly Freebies, Features and Fun page! This month’s goodies include a free download of a workplace scavenger hunt that will make it easy for you to have a little fun at work. I would love to see a picture of you and your team looking around for these items! This month’s
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We’ve gotten to the point where we feel we couldn’t function well without our technology, but what about those non-tech, non-powered things that we depend on or enjoy? Some time ago I asked people on Facebook to give me suggestions for such items. Between their thoughts and mine, here are 60 that are worth having
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Finding new and innovative ways to connect with your customer is a challenge every business owner faces. With so many moving parts and the ups and downs that come along with business, maintaining a consistently positive customer experiences takes time and effort. One way to relate to your customer, despite the size of your business
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Occasionally I hear an interesting, unfamiliar word that can enrich the vocabulary of a professional. Here are a few for you to enjoy! (Click on the word to read more about it.) Hatmada is a Hebrew word for perseverance, this can remind us to press on through the inevitable challenges that can face us at
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Why? Because most of those who joined Breath of Hope (it’s free) back in May 2018 when I started over with this list, are STILL with me months later. The open rate for the weekly email typically runs between 40-50%, well over the industry average of 18.6. THANK YOU! “Regular” blog posts will begin again
My Readers Rock! (Here’s some fun for February.) Read More »
All month I’ve been pointing out freebies and affordable resources available to you through HOPE Unlimited. As we’ve reached the last Sunday of the month, I want to provide you a recap list for your convenience, in case you missed out on anything! AND, there will a fresh, new Freebies & Features page on February
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I hope you’ve been enjoying this “month of giving” to kick off the new year. Today I want to share three more freebies with you: Unlock the Doors to a Peaceful Work Day – a free mini-course with five keys to putting together a less stressful workday. HOPE Unlimited’s Instagram page: @helpingpros provides strategies and encouragement
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As an overwhelmed professional, you need times of refreshment. You may be disciplined about taking some time off each week (i.e. on weekends, or a scheduled day off.) But what about DURING your work day? I’m not suggesting you take your focus off work for a lengthy amount of time — that wouldn’t be fair
How to Refresh Yourself – And Why (and More Freebies) Read More »