Like most all of us, I have experienced a number of challenges and set-backs during this Great Recession period. My income and savings dropped dramatically, my dream of starting a new business was put into mothballs. I needed to do a personal-life make-over in a number of key aspects of my day-to-day activities and […]
Make It Easier to Save and Harder to Spend
One of our key Upside Life messages is about developing and maintaining financial well-being through adequate saving coupled with living within our means and buying items when we can afford them. National Public Radio Economic commentator Beth Kobliner gave what I would consider some of the best advice about saving and spending: “Make it easy […]
What Can You Do With One Hour?
I was walking around our home the last few days looking at this huge load of work I want to get done. There’s a driveway that needs repaving, a bathroom that needs gutting, an attic loft that needs trim finished, painting…renos galore. Then, there is the half-acre yard which has not yet been put to […]
Look After the Little Things
By creating space where there is clutter, you will find new ideas and the solutions you are seeking.
A Company With A Sense Of Humor?
If you have ever spent time with a project manager or have been one yourself, you may have heard these words. “When you work with a large group of people, keeping them on track can be like herding cats!” It’s always refreshing when you run into people or companies that can find some levity in […]
Business Casual: Wall Street Awakens Nostalgia for Sharp-Dressed Men
In watching the 1987 original of the film Wall Street, Julie is hit with strong nostalgia for the suit-wearing days of lore.
A Crisis Of Conscience
If what you do compromises your core beliefs, you will never feel fulfilled and you will eventually have a crisis of conscience.
Turning A Vision Into Reality By Defying Gravity
With the launch of her book Defy Gravity, Rebel Brown takes businesses beyond the cliches and helps them attain lift off and sustain success. She’s also proof that when you move forward with purpose and drive, you can achieve your vision.
Be Responsive!
About 12 years ago, I was having a discussion with a colleague from Toronto on the subject of message overload. We both managed a sales force in our respective parts of the country. Both of us were receiving in excess of 60 e-mails and 25 phone calls a day. I asked him how he handled […]
Convergence: Seeing The Windows Of Opportunity
Whether you are looking to start a new business or seeking a new career, understanding the dynamics of convergence is very empowering. It can position you to capitalize on upcoming opportunities, which are usually exciting and financially rewarding. I describe how I was able to take advantage of convergence in the article, “If you can’t […]