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When life gives you lemons…
“When life gives you lemons, make lemonade" is a phrase often used to encourage optimism and a positive attitude in the face of misfortune or adversity. But what if you don’t even like lemonade? Or what if the lemons were not “given” to you, but projected towards you...
Don’t let Junior screw it up.
I deal with several multi-generational family businesses in my coaching practice, and I have to say that they have some of the most interesting dynamics of any of my clients. The blend of familial ties, business place politics and real world economics can make for...
Are YOU Coachable?
At my previous employer I “just” was a lowly receptionist, whose only job was to answer phones and greet visitors, until one day when I met my “worst nightmare”. My nightmare wasn’t a person, it was a task, and I want to tell what I learned from conquering that task...
The weak usually do not ask for help, so they stay weak!
Last week Simon and I went to Columbus to visit a woodshop. We weren’t quite sure where we going and just like most men, Simon didn’t want to ask for directions, so it took us an 20 extra minutes to get there. I’ve always wondered why men won't ask for directions. Why...
Networking Guru
I dread networking, and due to being pregnant and then recently giving birth, it has been several months since I attended a networking event So a few weeks ago when I went to a rather large networking event, I have to admit I was pretty rusty. I was okay to get...
What does it take to be a happy entrepreneur – I can guarantee you’ll be surprised!
In January this year a single class at Yale University registered over 1,200 students for one class - the biggest in Yale’s 316 year history. That class was PSY 157, Psychology and the Good Life, better known on campus as “The Happiness Class”. But what would cause...
