There is something strong leaders all possess. This skill set enables them to understand the people they work with, respond to a situation in an appropriate manner and manage how their presence affects their business. I am talking about Emotional Intelligence. According to the web definition, Emotional Intelligence is the ability to identify, assess and […]
View PostDo What You Love, Even If Only Part-Time
It is Valentine’s Day, so I thought I would write about love – specifically, doing what you love. Everyone has heard it before, “Do what you love.” The idea is if you are doing work you would do even if you didn’t get paid, you will be happier and more productive. They say when you […]
View PostWhen is it Time To Pause?
There is a lot of talk about ways to do more, to accomplish more or to reach higher heights. But when is it time to do less, to stop or to pause? There are a several situations often overlooked by driven and high-energy entrepreneurs that, if ignored, can be detrimental to the overall business. The […]
View PostWhat Mentors Have Taught Me About Leadership
All successful leaders are where they are now by learning from their experiences. But a leader cannot become who they are without the wisdom of a mentor. Mentors are able to pass down knowledge and counsel to future leaders in a way that will ensure the next generations grow stronger and wiser than those before […]
View PostSharing What We Have
It seems that the closer we get to the end of the year the faster time flies by at the office each day. Possibly it’s due to getting older, but December passes so quickly that it feels like time doesn’t even exist. With all the things we have to accomplish, goals that need to be […]
View PostThe Evolution of Social Business
Over the last 15 years, social media strategies utilized by companies have been evolving from having a presence to engaging communities to what is now being called “Social Commerce.” Social Commerce is considered the future direction of the “social” piece of marketing strategies and the opportunity to enable a direct exchange of goods and services […]
View PostFrom Social Media to Social Commerce
With a foundation built strongly on the idea that consumers trust peer recommendations far more than they trust advertising messaging, Solavei continues to benefit members in a way that can truly make an impact on each of their individual lives. In less than three months, I’m proud to announce membership levels reaching 90,000 and members […]
View PostGenerous, Proactive and Full of Hope
A thermostat is an unassuming instrument on the wall, but it yields such great results when engaged. On the hottest day in August, by simply adjusting the temperature level down it will cool the room. On the coldest day in January, by simply adjusting the temperature level up it will warm the room. This is […]
View PostThe Gift of a Positive Impact
“A single relationship can change the lives of many.” I keep this in mind when I am considering a new commitment. I consider this while I take time for the board of Miss America, an organization that makes available 45 million dollars in college scholarships each year to bright young women. I consider this when […]
View PostHow to Accomplish Even Your Most Challenging Goals
This afternoon I will run my 12th marathon of the year, and my fourth in the past 28 days. When I started running I was determined to do whatever it took to keep my body and mind in peak condition. To do so, I competed in triathlons and after I ran my first marathon in […]
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