“Please communicate with my (support staff) because as an executive I don’t have time for this.” Yikes. That was the essence of an email received from a busy executive. How does it strike you? One phrase or sentence can give an impression to others that you may later regret. (I don’t know if this […]
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My client sent me a box of hundreds of 8.5 x 11 personalized sheets of paper in random order, along with imprinted labels. He needed these sheets sorted, labeled and mailed. 90% or more of my work for clients is done using technology. But on rare occasions, there have been times to still do an
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News flash: You aren’t perfect at your job. Neither am I. Some time ago, I went through a season in my business that required me to learn some new communication skills. In reflecting on the situations, I admit I feel like I failed in some elements of how I handled each unique situation. At the
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Rest at work? Isn’t that, well, wrong? Lazy? Unproductive? True. Taking a nap at work may not be the best idea, although napping is becoming accepted as a healthy practice. What I mean by rest though, is more of a state of mind, and some intentional actions. For example: Accepting that you cannot control all
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Cough. Sore throat. Low-grade fever. Should you go to work? Let’s face it. Nearly everyone gets sick here and there and needs to take a sick day from their job (or allow themselves a low-key day if they run a business from home.) But there are things you can do to boost your immune system
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If you don’t use Facebook or Instagram, you can skip this acrostic. 🙂 But if you’re part of the 2.13 billion users out there, here are eight things an excellent professional should avoid doing on Facebook. Fake news We’ve all seen it. Inflammatory articles based on pieces of truth or short sound bites, but that
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Did you know that procrastinating can be good for you? This summer, I’m going to explore the concept by reading Procrastinate on Purpose: Five Permissions to Multiply Your Time by Rory Vaden, and I want to invite YOU to join me! I have NOT read the book yet, so I’ll be on the journey with you.
Summer Book Club – Procrastinate On Purpose (Invitation) Read More »
We’re getting close to the deadline (May 25) for which I’ll be using my NEW LIST for future blog posts, resource announcements, tips and more. (Have you subscribed to the new list yet? If not, click here.) And if you are undecided, here’s preview of some things coming up and ideas I’ve been considering: Things
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Hello Followers, Friends, and Family: I’m doing something important. HOPE Unlimited has been in existence since 2005 and it’s been quite a journey! Thank you to those of you who have “been around” since early on! Along the way, I’ve gained subscribers, and I’ve decided to take a big step. I am conducting a major
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I admit it. While starting to write this post, I was feeling rather out of sorts. I’d been reminded of some unmet goals, in part because I was seeing some fun experiences others were having and fell into the comparison trap. Then, I also felt guilty for not being more grateful. After all, I am
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