by Anita Balic | Mar 15, 2019 | March 2019 Newsletter
When I was young my grandmother was fond of telling me that relationships are like flowers. They need water, good soil, sun, and fertilizer, but also they need to be weeded and pruned. Basically, they require work and time – they need to be nurtured. ...
by Anita Balic | Jan 17, 2019 | January 2019 Newsletter
New Year, New You. Every January we make New Year’s resolutions. The most common resolutions are personal. Lose weight, quit smoking, exercise more, but we have resolutions in business too – we just call them “plans”. Wouldn’t it be fantastic if we could think...
by Anita Balic | Nov 15, 2018 | November 2018 Newsletter
When my kids were younger, I worked as a day trader on the New York Stock Exchange. My life was exciting but extremely busy and stressful. At that time I dreamt of an empty calendar, free days at home, and having more time to read and relax. Essentially I wanted some...
by Anita Balic | Aug 2, 2018 | August 2018 Newsletter
We recently mourned the premature passing of Anthony Bourdain. I have to admit that he was one of my favorite television personalities, and I was enthralled by his Parts Unknown series on CNN. His show combined elements of both food and travel, but I think the thing...
by Anita Balic | Jun 11, 2018 | June 2018 Newsletter
I was recently observing my daughter when it occurred to me just how different we are. I can work quickly, but she multitasks at a phenomenal rate. Like many of the young people of her generation, it’s not unusual for her to be writing a report, whilst texting,...
