Happy Memorial Day.
To those of you who have served or are currently serving in the military and the national guard, Thank you for your service in protecting freedom everywhere. Without you our world would be a very different place.
To those of you who are remembering a loved one on this holiday weekend, I have no appropriate words. I only… Read More
I just wrote my 7th email requesting a prospective client to let me know the status of my proposal for coaching. Last week a colleague cancelled a meeting at the last minute for the 3rd time; I told her admin not to bother rescheduling. And I've been tracking people down who said they wanted to meet with me and… Read More
As we usher in a new leader, I am compelled to write this article. It is just bubbling out of me, because I have been witness to a change in our environment where ethics and accountability are taking a back seat to fear and anger and hate. How did this happen, and how do we release the pressure building… Read More
A quick segment in the news last week (June 18) mentioned that Brian Williams is going back to the anchor desk as a “breaking news anchor” on MSNBC. It struck me as odd that a news reporter who embellished the news (his experience on a helicopter in Iraq) would be allowed back on the air, let alone trusted to… Read More
I recently saw a report on 60-minutes revealing fraud by flood insurance companies. Some flood insurance companies changed reports their engineers wrote after inspecting homes during the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, then tried to force the engineers to sign affidavits saying they agreed with the insurance companies’ final reports. Engineers reported that the homes were structurally damaged due to… Read More
Last week as I was walking into the mall I overheard someone on the cell phone saying "I don't wanna be a snitch, but...." Well, of course that caught my attention! Who wouldn't be a little curious, right? Ok, so maybe it's me and my ethics focus, but I couldn't help it. I started wondering what this caller was… Read More
You know, as I sit here writing this article I'm finding myself a bit conflicted. 'Tis the season, and one part of me thinks I should be writing about being grateful for all that I have. I am grateful. I am free to write what I want, go where I want, say what I want, believe what I want.… Read More
The very first prototype of e-Factor!® was delivered 7 years ago on November 6. SEVEN YEARS! Wow. So many things have happened during these seven years! As I reflect on both the good and the bad, the experiences shared and the people I’ve met as a result of this journey I am amazed at the growth and sheer volume… Read More
Scheduling is an art. After 11 years of entrepreneurship I am convinced of this. But just as there are different styles of art, there are different ways of managing schedules. And these different ways can drive a body crazy.
When we agree to an appointment with someone, we set aside the time on our calendar. We prepare a presentation for… Read More
You’re struggling to meet customer delivery deadlines, but Big Boss doesn’t like hearing bad news. As a result you only report positive outcomes. Problems are kept hidden until the biggest customer cancels its order without notice. What role did honesty play in losing this customer’s business? … Read More