bethcarter I have a confession to make. I am not good at baking bread from scratch. I have been told I am a great cook and I can bake items like cakes and cookies, but for some reason I have trouble making breads that have yeast as one of their ingredients. When I attempt to make … Read more
Xanadu represents a place of great beauty, luxury and contentment according to Dictionary.com. How often do we feel that we are in our own Xanadu? Your work space may not be luxurious but is it a place where you can work at your peak performance? Is it designed for functionality but not personality? Does it … Read more
If money, time, and other things were not factors, what would be your greatest wish? Would it be to go on an exotic vacation, buy a fancy car, or purchase a house? The issue is if we feel things are out of our reach, we don’t even attempt to get them. Why is that? Do … Read more
When you were younger and did well on a test or a school project, you may have gotten a letter or numerical grade. If it was really good, the teacher may have also written “good job”, “excellent”, or some other complimentary words. If your work was not as good as it could be or there … Read more
According to Dictionary.com, unity means “the state or fact of being united or combined into one, as of the parts of a whole; unification.” I take that to mean that we can accomplish more as a unified group versus individuals doing our own thing. Who is your group, your tribe, your board of directors, your … Read more
I have many titles – President, Executive Recruiter, Certified Executive, Business & Career Coach, Certified Professional Resume Writer, Mom, Taxi Cab Driver, Cat Lover, etc. How many titles do you have? I think if I really listed all of mine I would fill up this entire blog. For me, it is rare that I ever … Read more
Storytelling is a critical skill in the business world but it tends to be overlooked. No one ever puts on a position description “Must have excellent storytelling ability”, however, if you want to capture the attention of your audience either in a meeting, presentation, or speech, you need to be able to tell a story … Read more
“Rolodex” may be a dated word but regardless if you use it or a contact database, it is important to use it correctly. How often do you comb through your contacts and reach out to people you haven’t spoken to in a while? Do you ever weed people out? Do you ever spend the time … Read more
How often do you get the opportunity to be still and have quiet time? Several years ago, I was walking on the beach early in the morning in Connecticut and I met a man who told me he needed seven minutes of silence a day. I gave this some consideration as I continued my walk … Read more
I wrote an article a few years ago about common courtesy and it struck a chord with many people. It seems that people today do not have good manners which is a shame. A simple “please” or “thank you” can go a long way in gaining one’s attention and respect. It goes beyond that in … Read more