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Big surprise the economy hasn’t bounced back yet and we aren’t all swimming in money. The good news is that if we’ve made it this far then there is a good chance we can stick it out long enough to see things improve. In my daily life as a consultant I feel it is important to help business owners be the best they can be by getting the most out of their employees. Let’s be honest. It’s an employer’s market right now and there is no reason to accept sub-standard performance from any employee. Howev… Continue

I opened the Bob Evans this morning. Pulling up a few minutes before they opened I was amazed to find many cars already in the driveway. At 6am when the manager walked to the door and turned the lock, therefore signifying they were open for business, all these folks got out of their cars and walked to the door. While that was interesting what got my attention even more is you would have thought they were at a party, or someone’s house. As they walked in there were shouted “hi’s” and hugs and get… Continue

Today is Tuesday September 8th, 2009. The day after Labor Day which for me is the start of my fall New Year. It means a few more months left in the year in which I can refocus my energies and get down to business. Recommitting to reaching those goals I felt were all so important on January 1st. This year my refocus could almost be overwhelming as it has probably been the most interesting year of my life thus far. I haven’t made as much progress as I would have liked and in some instances have al… Continue

Chiczofrenic – intentionally crazy…no disclaimers

Many women drive themselves crazy, sometimes intentionally, trying to be all they can be.

Women fight to have all they desire: strong love relationships, valuable friendships, amazing children, well-kept homes, successful careers, realized dreams, healthy bodies, and the list goes on. But at some point along the journey, while trying to accomplish all of our pursuits, we tend to go a little nuts. Some more than others; some longer than others;… Continue

Stilettos and Scoundrels– coming November, 2009

Presley Thurman, a sassy, thirty-something red-head, was looking to reinvent herself. She didn’t allow the fact she was recently fired to bother her - she was ready to pursue her lifelong dream of becoming a writer. Presley is a lover of shopping and Starbucks, and even though she sometimes had bad taste in men, she always has great taste in clothes.

Not looking back on corporate America, Presley decided to follow her dream. With her feisty natur… Continue