While getting ready for my seminar I heard the news, “Psychologists To Bump The End Of Adolescence From 18 to 25.” Yes, according to The Daily Mail “It is hoped the new guidelines being given to child psychologists will prevent children being ‘rushed’ through childhood.” As a baby boomer it sent me back to my…… Continue Reading
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The Future of America is assured: Millennials are Carving Out a League of Their Own
What a difference a month makes! Just last month I posted about my great concern for the future of America. I worried about what would happen to the country based on several recent events including multiple valedictorians and Gen Y recruits who brought their cats to corporate job interviews. The Universe answered my prayers…… Continue Reading
Great Concern for the Future of America and its People
In the days of Mark Twain America was a nation of self reliance and intellectual discourse. When you find and read the writings of Mark Twain, or the poems of Robert Frost it stimulates thought and conversation. Today if you can’t say it in text speak, LMAO, LOL, ROFL or 140 characters it is deemed…… Continue Reading
Clear the Clutter and Watch the Abundance Roll in
It’s been awhile since I added a blog post and here’s why. As you know, the real estate market has been in a flux of late and even celebrities are having a difficult time selling after putting their property on the market. Well, after almost two years on the market, I finally sold my condo…… Continue Reading
Kindness Lost, Kindness Found,
This is my first week traveling in 2013 and as I set out for the airport I found myself elated and pumped to meet my first attendees of the year. I couldn’t wait to meet them. My United Airlines flight arrived in Chicago late. When we left the gate we were put in the penalty…… Continue Reading
Great Endings Spectacular Beginnings
May 2013 Bring You Prosperity As 2012 comes to a close it is time to look back and count your blessings, appreciate your learning, and check your gratitude list. I was blessed with speaking engagements filled with open minds ready to learn how to get to next level while preparing for promotions and career opportunities.…… Continue Reading
How Gen Y Views Speakers, Trainers, and their Career
I’m always on the lookout for events that demonstrate how the younger generation interacts with their environment and society. Things are moving so rapidly now that I look forward to the next new thing. So for this blog post I have two observations” They call you out on your stuff! iPads, Tablets, iPhones and other…… Continue Reading
Don’t Hug the interviewer: 10 Recommendations for getting the job
According to a recent news broadcast, many companies do have jobs available. There are entry-level jobs which are not being filled due to the lack of skills in the candidates who show up for the interview. The employer on the show shared her distress with finding qualified prospects. She shared that in several instances the…… Continue Reading
Your Words Hurt Me So Deeply, I am Going to Make You Regret What You Said
As a speaker I often use stories to make a point and help attendees remember the value and benefit of utilizing what they learn in the program long after it’s over. Sometimes without my realizing it, an example or story can be so powerful, that it speaks to something that is happening right now, in…… Continue Reading
A Flock of Angels Will Lift You Up in Time of Need
I have not created a blog post since May and I want to share with all of you, my readers, that this is because I had an accident. I fell while walking my dog and broke my wrist. The bone was completely broken and I have had my hand in a cast since early June.…… Continue Reading