Throughout my years in sales and fundraising, I have witnessed people hang their hats on one big win. Often, this big is with a person or an organization that they have researched well, but never met. A big win that
The value of handwritten notes
As I finally get around to some spring-cleaning, it is amazing how many handwritten notes I discover. I held on to these notes for no other reason than someone took the time to put a personal touch to correspondence. As
I failed. I learned. I NEVER lost focus!
In the middle of March, my LinkedIn account began notifying me about messages congratulating me on my work anniversary. When you work for yourself, you forget to celebrate those monumental occasions.. This year it caused me to reflect on the
Having a Plan vs. Working a Plan
How does the cliché go? “The best plans of mice and men ….?” I have learned that the best plans are ones with clearly defined goals, clear directions of how you plan to accomplish goals, AND flexibility. Let me share
Goal Setting 1001
No, 1001 is not a typo. I figure if you are the type attracted to such titles, you have read at least a 101. I know! I love goals! They are the ultimate motivation for me. They keep me focused,
STOP! Ask for directions.
In today’ world, you have GPS systems that help you travel. Just about anything you want to try is on YouTube. It is rare that you need to call someone for directions or instruction, or ask someone how they made