6 days agoWHEN WORDS ARE SUPERIORWHEN WORDS ARE SUPERIOR Yesterday I spoke with a guy who was talking about selling his product in several facilities. He said that he meets with the front desk attendant or secretary for product purchase decisions or, if he is lucky, “someone of importance” his words, not mine. And what…Leadership2 min read
Jun 28INSURANCE MADE SIMPLEINSURANCE MADE SIMPLE I am not an insurance person, agent, adjuster, or broker. What I have experienced is the interaction that happens because of accidents. I am talking about a company driver, police, on-lookers, attorneys, and insurance. When you are a small business owner in Tampa, accidents are a fact…Small Business2 min read
Jun 21ASKING QUESTIONS and GIVING LOVEASKING QUESTIONS and GIVING LOVE My son asked me why I show up the way I do with grandkids. …Women2 min read
Jun 8FLY ON THE WALLFLY ON THE WALL More often than not, I get the question/message wrong. Someone asks a question, I respond and puff I misunderstood AGAIN! Back and forth, the words stream. If only I could be the “fly on the wall” and observe how people behave and talk when I am…Women In Business2 min read
Jun 6WHY GOOD WORK?WHY GOOD WORK? Good work for ourselves sake. When the work is done at night or where no one sees, why good work? This is the question of the day or night when your business activity is primarily working evening and night hours. Cleaning carpet when no one is about…Employee Engagement2 min read
May 25DISCOVERING THE UNEXPECTEDDISCOVERING THE UNEXPECTED A couple of weeks ago, I had the opportunity to spend a few days in Lexington and Staunton, Virginia. A new experience. I have never been to the area, and I was determined to make the best use of my short time there. So I walked the…Influencers2 min read
May 24If I gave the HIGH SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS at my high school, 2022.If I gave the HIGH SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS at my high school, 2022. As far as commencement speeches go, this might be considered non-commencement material. Because telling you that you can go out and change the world or, for that matter, change anyone is not so. I have a different…Speech3 min read
May 19Where to Land the helicopterWhere to Land the helicopter The big black helicopter was hovering in the air but could not find the markings for a safe landing. The 10-story building with the helipad was where the pilot focused on setting the bird down. The experienced pilot could not see the bright white bold…Cleaning Services2 min read
May 19Where to Land the helicopterWhere to Land the helicopter The big black helicopter was hovering in the air but could not find the markings for a safe landing. The 10-story building with the helipad was where the pilot focused on setting the bird down. The experienced pilot could not see the bright white bold…Cleaning Services2 min read
May 3FREE OF MENTAL HURRYFREE OF MENTAL HURRY You may wonder why someone loves life, business, and family and has a fear list. The truth is, I do. Top of my list is a mental hurry. And because it is a fear, it proves to be destructive energy. …Mental Health2 min read