Now is the season when we are expected to buy the perfect gift! We search online, at the mall and in catalogs trying to find the gift best gift possible. And, if you are like me, you end up spending hours of time and money only to feel that you’ve Read more…
Holidays tend to change the dynamics in the workplace, in families and even in the community. We are often surrounded by people we don’t know or seldom see. As we struggle to make our way through stores, parties and holiday events the stress in our life can increase significantly. Whether Read more…
Have you heard this quote? Do you remember who said it? Most people respond, “Sally Field.” Some may remember her 1984 Oscar winning performance as Norma Ray in the movie, “Places in the Heart.” Even people who were born after 1985 know this phrase, having heard it in parodies and Read more…
There is a reason why grateful people are more likable than others. They take time to step back and put others before themselves—in a healthy way. Last time we talked about how gratitude can make you more likable. But WHY do we like grateful people? 1. Grateful people make good Read more…
Are you the person people feel drawn to? The person who makes everyone feel at ease and welcome? The one everyone enjoys being around? Do you know someone like this? Maybe it is you. If not, it could be. How can we do this? One way is to be grateful. Read more…
Are Thank You Notes Necessary? You may think thank you notes are a relic from the past. However, many employers and influential people disagree. This week I attended the Association for Women In Communication (AWC) Empowerment Summit where several Vice Presidents, CEO’s and other influential leaders emphasized the importance of Read more…
Last week, I had the opportunity to speak to more than 100 Millennials — high school juniors and seniors — about gratitude and how to write thank you notes. It was a gratifying experience. Millennials today. Despite generational stereotypes, each one actively listened, participated, asked probing questions and responded to my Read more…
Last week we talked about motivators. At the time, I didn’t know how much I would need my own advice. It’s been a rough week. An emotional roller coaster. We all have them from time to time. Days when we are filled with mixed emotions. Happiness and sorrow. Grief and Read more…
The end of the school year is around the corner. Working parents juggle camps, day care, and visits to the grandparents while the stay-at-home parent prepares for a summer of activities, pool and park time, and moments of boredom—for the kids, I mean. That’s the reason now is a good Read more…
Would you like to thank a teacher that made an impact on your life? Did they help you get to where you are today? Have you ever let them know what a difference they made? Read on for an example of a note you could write. An Outstanding Role Model Read more…