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Influence vs. Inspiration… It Takes Emotional Intelligence

It's been years since I have been a conference attendee. Normally, I am at a conference to speak or support the organization. At a conference, you meet and interact with so many interesting people, from so many places, with so many agendas, and so many different levels of experience, knowledge, and stature. The latest conference…

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Elevating Your Content – Topic, Title… Then Tool!

Do you own a lathe? If you do, chances are woodworking is your hobby or business. Do you own a 3D printer? If you do, chances are you are in the manufacturing or design fields. I don't own either, but owning a 3D printer would be cool and give me status. But, I don't know…

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Engagement… to The Power of 3

Have you ever been in an endless loop or Mobius strip conversation with a toddler? You know… the endless circle of WHY? When a toddler keeps asking “WHY?” in response to everything they hear or see, it's called the “why stage” or “why phase”. As children grow and develop, they become more aware of their…

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Are Your Processes Putting Progress in Purgatory?

Let's face it… procrastination and perfection have a purpose, but they pause progress. Progress is perpetuated by the processes you put in place. But all too often, we can put progress in purgatory by procrastinating or perfecting our processes. Do you know what phrase causes consternation constantly? “That's not how we do it here!” Purgatory…

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Marketing – Strategy vs. Plan

One of the best ways I know to meet people is to join groups and volunteer. That's how I became a speaker at various events. It's also how I am quickly building my network in my new location in Raleigh, NC. Before I even moved here, I joined the AMA and was invited to be…

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Resolutions Vs. Reinventions

It's Almost New Year's Eve We have all seen the crowds at Time Square or downtown (insert your city here). They are generally partyers wearing hats, blowing horns, and ingesting copious amounts of alcohol. But most of us (85%) prefer to stay home or local with a small gathering of friends. Some of us can…

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