No Whining Allowed

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We all know people who whine. I don’t want to do this. It’s too hard. How come I have to do all the work? Whining wears everyone down.  Worse, it does no good!  It spreads like wildfire; sending negative energy everywhere.  It’s contagious too.  Everyone in an office is happy, then the complainer starts; in no time, everyone has caught

Unexpected surprises of owning a business

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No matter how much you prepare yourself for business ownership, there are lessons you can’t learn until you’re at the helm of your own company. Surprise:  It’s hard to get customers.  Your product or service is great, heads and shoulders above the competition.  Your prices are fair.  Customers still aren’t flocking to your door.  The truth is, you must constantly

After The Fact…

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This question came up at a roundtable meeting last month: “I’m thinking about selling the company.  When should I tell my employees?” You may have been thinking about your exit strategy for years and have dreamed and planned for how it will affect your personal and professional life.  But, what about your employees? As a sympathetic owner, you want to

Are you blind to possibilities?

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Do you occasionally feel stuck?  Bored?  Frustrated?  Do you wonder if there are missed opportunities: a new connection, a more profound sense of purpose, a new adventure? The truth is new possibilities are always within your reach.  Every day, the decisions you make can open new possibilities.  Some choices may seem inconsequential, some profound.  It’s easier to stay in your