success: What is YOUR Meaning of Success? - 02/19/12 06:05 AM
What is success and what does it mean.  After contemplating what it means to me, I came up with the thought that success is in the eyes of the beholder.  If you are focused on money, then, when you have a lot of money you may feel that you are successful.  If you are focused on power, then, when in a powerful position you believe that you are successful.  If you are focused on relationships, then, when you have a lot of meaningful relationships you feel that you are successful.  If you are against material things and want what’s good for … (3 comments)

success: Success Requires Planning, Focus and Patience.... - 11/11/11 07:20 AM
Patience is often the most difficult part of this formula. Success requires doing the things we need to do to get where we want to go.  Success requires getting things done.  The most difficult part of this process is the ability to be patient long enough to continue the effort required to achieve our goal.
There is something very powerful that results from our ability to be patient and focus on the outcome.  It helps our clients feel good about themselves and the effort they are making to achieve their goals.  It keeps us centered and focused and gives us the … (1 comments)

success: Caring and Compassion...The Key for Successful Relationships! - 07/03/11 05:42 PM
Caring and compassion for others as well as serving others is important in our life. After reading "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen, Jacob experiences the disappointment of his children not showing up for an important event in his life. He also experiences the sadness when he tries to tell his out of date stories and experiences to both his family and others. If you are unable to read the novel, you might want to see the movie.  If you have experienced the last few years of an elderly parent or grandparent, their stories and life lessons are important to their … (2 comments)

success: Relationships Are Important...Maintain Them... - 05/30/11 03:55 PM
I had an opportunity today to attend a luncheon that was a networking function that comprised a group of well-educated, entrepreneurial, successful business women. The one thing I learned was that most successful businesses are built on referrals from family, friends and associates. It is these folks who we have established relationships with that know who we are, what we want to give to others, how we work, and why we want to do the business that we do. No only are relationships the key to a successful business, they are also the best teachers in our lives. Maintain and nurture … (4 comments)

success: Diversity...Celebrate Our Uniqueness! - 02/12/11 02:40 PM
America, founded by immigrants, is a nation of many cultures. Many immigrants today face the same obstacles as their predecessors. The important issue today for management is how to maximize and capitalize on workplace diversity. Diversity in the workplace is about understanding each other and moving beyond simple tolerance to embracing and celebrating each person's uniqueness. I look at diversity as peeling an onion. The outer layer can be multiple colors, shapes, sizes, but inside, most are the same...just like people. The goal to managing diversity is to develop and expand our capacity to accept, acknowledge, incorporate value, empower, and celebrate … (1 comments)

success: Relationships...The Key to Success - 01/15/11 02:20 PM
I had an opportunity recently to attend a networking luncheon that comprised a group of well-educated, entrepreneurial, successful business women. The one thing I learned was that most successful businesses are built on recommendations from family, friends and associates. It is these folks who we have established relationships with that know who we are, what we want to give to others, how we work, and why we want to do the business that we do. Not only are relationships the key to a successful business, they are also the best teachers in our lives. Do whatever you can to successfully maintain … (1 comments)

success: Success Requires Planning, Focus and Patience... - 10/15/10 04:23 PM
Success requires planning, focus and patience.  Patience is often the most difficult part of this formula. Success requires doing the things we need to do to get where we want to go.  Success requires getting things done.  The most difficult part of this process is the ability to be patient long enough to continue the effort required to achieve our goal.
There is something very powerful that results from our ability to be patient and focus on the outcome.  It helps our clients feel good about themselves and the effort they are making to achieve their goals.  It keeps us centered … (5 comments)

success: Social Media... - 10/30/09 03:46 PM
Technology of the 1980's brought us into the 1990's Information Age.  I sometimes wonder what I would do without my smart phone.  Social media is an important part of our communication, such as Twitter, Facebook, and the like.  When social media is managed properly, it can bring you an enormous amount of new business.  Once you have a system in place, stick with it and don't alter from it until you've gotten into a routine.  The key is repeat exposure.  Blasts and sudden blips are short term and without lasting effect.  Success comes from consistency of your efforts and message.  What … (0 comments)

success: Importance of Relationships... - 05/06/09 03:44 PM
I had an opportunity today to attend a luncheon that was a networking function that comprised a group of well-educated, entrepreneurial, successful business women.  The one thing I learned was that most successful businesses are built on referrals from family, friends and associates.  It is these folks who we have established relationships with that know who we are, what we want to give to others, how we work, and why we want to do the business that we do.  No only are relationships the key to a successful business, they are also the best teachers in our lives.  Maintain and nurture … (7 comments)

success: Success - 03/24/09 04:11 PM
Success not only requires planning and focus, but also patience.  Patience is often the most difficult part of this formula. Success requires doing the things we need to do to get where we want to go.  Success requires getting things done.  The most difficult part of this process is the ability to be patient long enough to continue the effort required to achieve our goal.  There is something very powerful that results from our ability to be patient and focus on the outcome.  It helps our clients feel good about themselves and the effort they are making to achieve their goals.  … (0 comments)