This edition, I want to talk about your mood. Specifically, are you in a freeze, flight or fight mode? I have been spending far too much time these past two weeks listening to all kinds of prognostications from experts, gurus and analysts about where our country is headed over the next two months to 5 …
Ten Thoughts We Need to Remember …..
Have your thoughts turned to panic yet? I had a freak out session recently. It had to come, right? Playing Ms Optimism for three weeks straight finally got to me. I had a moment. Just like you. Just like everybody these days. We all reach that point when we simply lose it. (My husband did …
Strategic Thinking: Your IMPACT
The other day, I had an ah-ha moment. Strategic thinking is misunderstood. Let’s change that, now. Lately, I have been spending a lot of time counselling clients and writing about the importance of having your own WHY. (Besides keeping you focussed and moving forward, it helps you stay positive on your worst days, ensures …
Happiness Conditions. How are Yours?
Do you have all the conditions in place for a great work environment? Have you heard about the H Factor? I am referring to the Happiness quotient in business. It is getting a lot of attention these days. I must admit I find the lectures and chats strange. Mainly because most of it is from …
Your Worldwide View: Where to Begin?
After my blog about the Bionic Company, the most common response was, “Great Char. But how the hell do I translate what I do into a worldwide view of WHY and what do you mean, communicate?” Let’s talk about your WHY And then let’s chat about a few ways you can proselytize it throughout your …
There is a Fresh Business Breeze A-Blowing
In the last week of August 2005, Hurricane Katrina as a Category 5 made landfall on Florida and Louisiana. The catastrophic damage it left mainly in the city of New Orleans and the surrounding areas was unimaginable and horrifying. One of the biggest uproars at the time was the inactivity and ill-preparedness of the FEMA …
Are Your Employees Your Greatest Assets?
How many times do you see or read company statements proclaiming their employees to be their greatest assets? Our strength lies in our employees! Our employees are our greatest and best asset! No asset we have is more valuable than our employees. We have all read words like these, haven’t we? You might even have …
What IS Your Competitive Advantage?
Competitive Advantage??? What exactly is that, right? It’s the fundamental reason you are the awesome client magnet you are today! (or you will be shortly.) The other day, a dear friend called to ask for some direction on behalf of a ‘friend of a relative’ she was trying to advise. I listened to the entire …
Reputation Management
If you are like us, and we believe that is very likely possible, you know the most valuable thing you own is your word. Similarly, the only thing worth pure gold in your business is its reputation. This is something a lot of people in business think about but don’t have much of a plan …
Random Acts of Business Kindness
Random Acts of Business Kindness? There comes a point for most of us when we define our purpose in life. That which brings us the most joy. This exercise is neither a religious nor a woo-woo activity. It as a part of the maturity journey we are on. Some of us will get it and …