Today is one of those days when I’m struggling to get moving. It happens. I woke up too early as usual, put on the coffee and returned to my room to watch the scale move in its usual wrong direction. I want to go for a hike in the woods, but it’s cold — aContinue reading “Find your motivation”
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Risk and reward
Over the holidays, I decided to drive north to enjoy a few days with family. Living in Canada, weather in December can be unpredictable and I just happened to pick the snowiest day of the season to make the trip. I had a decision to make. Should I make the three-hour drive up a busyContinue reading “Risk and reward”
Easy learning experiences
Learning is a lifelong journey and can take many forms beyond traditional book studying and online courses. Here are some examples you may not have thought as learning experiences. Hands-on experience means learning by doing. You can gain valuable experience and skill through internships, apprenticeships or DIY projects. Reading not only allows you to escapeContinue reading “Easy learning experiences”
New year, new goals
Year end generally signals goal setting for the upcoming year. Our minds shift to what we want to accomplish, things we want to change and ideas for how we want to get there. These could include financial goals, health and fitness goals, education goals or even a desire for more travel and experiences. I’m aContinue reading “New year, new goals”
Creativity. Is it in your genes?
This morning, I listened to news coverage of the Pop-Tarts Bowl, an annual college football game played in Florida. It featured a brilliant advertising campaign where the winning team got to eat the mascot, a Pop-Tart. The campaign generated millions in earned media. From the Pop-Tart mascots to the giant toaster, the promotion was entertainingContinue reading “Creativity. Is it in your genes?”
How to eat an elephant
Are you feeling it? The hustle and bustle of December that is. December is a high-activity, high-energy month, which can be overwhelming. So many tasks come to the forefront, demanding our time and forcing us to balance priorities. This might include work orders and project deadlines, budgets to spend, or staff to hire. And let’sContinue reading “How to eat an elephant”
Join me on a venture
It’s hard to believe it’s the end of another year and a busy one at that. It’s been a pleasure working with small business owners who offer diverse products, services, and experiences that make neighborhoods vibrant and distinctive. At the same time, it gave me good fodder for my weekly blogs. However, I want toContinue reading “Join me on a venture”
Print perfect
You’ve taken the time to write the perfect copy. Your design is stamped with creativity. Now it’s time to work with a printer to get the perfect finished product. How will you make that happen? Here are some tips. Be clear on what you want. The more specific you are about your vision for theContinue reading “Print perfect”
Go team Club!
This past week, I had the pleasure of working with a supportive team of club members to deliver a Toastmasters Club Contest. Contests are a Toastmasters International annual tradition. Contests start at the Club level and continue through various levels until winners present on an international stage. These top speakers represent clubs from around theContinue reading “Go team Club!”
Face-to-face or online?
With the rise of digital communications, meeting online is more popular than ever. While virtual meetings offer convenience and flexibility, we can’t underestimate the value of in-person interaction. Here’s why meeting face-to-face still holds benefits over meeting online. Personal connection Meeting in person fosters a level of personal connection that you just can’t get fromContinue reading “Face-to-face or online?”
My writing booth. 