Category Archives: General

Why it’s all your fault – and that’s a good thing!

Of all the attributes that contribute to someone’s success, if you had to pick just ONE – what would it be? Some might say ambition; others might say vision or passion. Some put emphasis on interpersonal skills or high levels … Continue reading

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Sales Prevention Department – Do you have one?

The other day on my way to an appointment, I went by the local Delta Sonic to get my car washed.  I requested the Works which includes an interior and exterior wash and a 5-day Wash Guarantee.  I asked if … Continue reading

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Why men who don’t ask for directions might be right

Since I travel so much, and I loathe GPS systems, I tend to rely on google maps and my own internal compass.  Most of the time, this gets me exactly where I’m going.  Plus I love the adventure. However, there … Continue reading

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How I met ABC’s “Secret Millionaire” James Malinchak

Hello from the Arizona Biltmore Resort. I’m here for InfusionCon, a users conference for a software program we use in our business. It’s absolutely beautiful out here and we’ve had some amazing speakers. James Malinchak from ABC’s “Secret Millionaire” and … Continue reading

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The DISC styles at Starbucks

In my consulting business (http://www.discwizardonline.com) I utilize a behavioral tool called DISC.  It breaks behavior down into four types – Dominance, Influence, Steadiness and Compliance.  People have a combination of all four types in the behavioral style but usually one … Continue reading

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To tip at Starbucks or not to tip, that is the question

This week I’m dealing with a personal dilemma. Compared to what a lot people deal with on a daily basis (especially the recent tragedy in Japan), I realize whether to tip or not to tip at the Starbucks counter is … Continue reading

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(Relationship) Rescue At Sea!

While on our Caribbean cruise, we attended a “seminar at sea”.  Meaning that every day we were at sea, we were in the seminar.  As much as I missed being poolside sipping a Pina Colada, the information and profound insights … Continue reading

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Ugly Disco 2011

This was Chris’ first time at the Ugly Disco although I’ve been 4 or 5 times.  He wasn’t sure what to expect but has now informed me, we are going next year.  Needless to say, we had a blast from … Continue reading

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Aruba, Jamaica, ooh I wanna take ya!

Chris and I just returned from a glorious Caribbean cruise where we attended a seminar on “Creating Divine Partnerships.”   We were able to meet quite a few couples who owned businesses together.  It takes a special kind of partnership – … Continue reading

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Tough economy? Depends on one thing!

This past week, I attended the Young Entrepreneurs Alliance (YEA) tradeshow at the University of Rochester. If you’ve never heard of YEA (I hadn’t prior to this), it was founded on the belief that teens from all walks of life … Continue reading

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