Your life will continue even if Starbucks is out of Cranberry muffins
Change.It’s a scary word. It’s a downright nasty word. But does it have to be? We all have had to…
My Sports Walkman needs to be replaced with an IPod
Yes, I still own and use a Sports Walkman. I can hear the laughing now. To make matters worse, it…
Develop a passion for writing
I truly believe in the importance of getting your thoughts down on paper. The importance of strong writing skills is…
Are you moving your target audience?
I recently read a great p0st from Doug Stevenson:http://www.dougstevenson.com/2007/07/02/what-exactly-is-motivational-speaking-part-one/ Doug’s newsletter, blog, and Web site and great resources for anyone…
One to remember and one to forget…
Movie makers: Pay attention. I would like to give you an example of what we want from our movie experience…
Golf and Leadership
The sun had just risen. The deer pranced across the dewy grass. A few lonely ducks squawked on a nearby…
Whole Foods: The Sights, Sounds, and Scents
I’d love to take this post to tell you about ‘opportunitistic’ businesses. ‘Opportunistic’ businesses are those companies that I think…
Internet Retailer 2007
We’ve all been to conferences. Tech conferences. Broadcasting conferences. Sales conferences – the sky’s the limit. There’s a conference for…
A suggestion for American Airlines.
I recently traveled on a spacious (who are we kidding?), make that NOT so spacious American Airlines jet for a…
Toastmasters: Learn how to speak in front of an audience
The boss asks you to give status about a certain project that you’re working on for your job. You weren’t…
Cracker Barrel — It’s Time to Slow Down
Rocking Chairs. Old Gas Station Signs. In-Car Bingo Games. Buying Candy from the General Store. What do you think of…
Cheers to La Quinta
La Quinta. Sure, it is not the Ritz-Carlton or the Four Seasons, but I was wholly impressed with the overall…
Think Like Napoleon, (Hill, that is.)
If you haven’t read Napoleon Hill‘s, “Think and Grow Rich”, there’s no better time to devour this gem then right…
Got Attitude?
I am reading a fine book right now titled, “Jeffrey Gitomer’s Little Gold Book of YES Attitude: How to Find,…
Let Them Know You Care
You’re at work. A co-worker does something special to move your project along. Most of us would think about saying…
Chez Zee!!
Happy Easter everyone!! (one day late!!) I hope that all y’all had a wonderful day with friends and family. Despite…
A Networking Strategy LinkedIn is Not
LinkedIn: We all have our numerous connections, and we’ll check in on our ‘links’ when we need something: a new…
Naden’s Corner — Spring 2007
Hello blog visitors.I hope you enjoy your stay. I gotta tell you — this is great fun!!! Intriguing Web links:Where…
There goes the neighborhood.
I don’t mean to sound the alarm here, but I had a very disturbing event happen in my neighborhood that…
March Madness
Whether you like basketball or not, you have to respect the fortitude and perseverance that many of the athletes are…