Overheard: Corporate Speak
I was in Des Moines this week and while in Casey’s standing in line I overheard two staff members talking. “Did you read that email from corporate?” “The one about not using the elevators at work? And we should use the stairs? Get our exercise, stay committed to wellness?” “Have they ever been in a…
It’s all about relationships
Every Sunday Chris Brogan emails me. Most of the time it’s just to chat, share a few business ideas and maybe tell me about an upcoming thing he has going on. Yesterday he said this: If you’re not finding ways to nurture a community, if you’re not thinking of ways to build a relationship beyond…
Sunday Update: Waiting
I’ve been thinking about mirrors. When I look in the mirror, at any given point, I never look the same. Some days my hair looks great and then I see myself in a picture and it looks awful. Other days I see myself in a passing window and wonder who that old woman is. In…
Ebook Now Available
You never see what goes on behind the scenes. An author writes the book and publishes it. I’m no different. My ebook The Tour of Empty Buildings: Told Using the 7 Principles for Building Possibility has been completed and is now for sale on Amazon (just click on the title above). We held the Tour…
Sunday Update: Bicycle
I had a good week – I spent a lot of it driving to and from Michigan where I spoke at the Small Town and Rural Conference. I also spent a lot of time in the car – and I have it in my head that I can eat junk food when I’m on a…
Sunday Update: Hula Hoop
Who knew hula hooping would be such a great workout? I received and FXP hula hoop in the mail, after agreeing to give it a try. (not paid, except for receiving the hula hoop) I mean – how hard could it be? Surprisingly, very hard! The hoop comes in six pieces and a carrying case.…
Got Micro? Most of us do!
VISTAPRINT SHINES A LIGHT ON MICRO BUSINESSES ACROSS THE COUNTRY Vistaprint is encouraging Americans to support their favorite local micro business, as part of Magnify Micro Business, which launches today. Micro businesses – businesses with 10 or fewer employees – are the back bone of America. They are the friendly faces who deliver the many types of…
Thinking of Writing A Book?
I’ve written two ebooks and am working a full fledged book called Building Possibilities: 7 Principles. Corrin Foster is with Greenleaf Book Group and she offers the following advice. Frankly, this advice also works for any small business too! Building Online Presence – a Guide for Authors By Corrin Foster, Greenleaf Book Group Nearly 1.47…
Sunday Update: Walking Weather
This time of year I love. I can be outside and walking. I got a pair of Vionic Motion Venture shoes to try (given to me free). They are black with blue trim and shoestrings. Size 11, wide. I know – big foot. As I’ve aged my feet have gotten wider and longer. Go figure.…
Small Business Optimism
Alex Della Rocca with American Express Forum shared this information with us. Encouraging! Small business owners are more confident than they were a year ago and their top priority is “keeping/maintaining their current business and sources of revenue,” according to the 2015 American Express OPEN Small Business Monitor. The survey found 67 percent of small…