I started my day at a conference in Phoenix. I have so much work to do, but my team and I have decided we need to take a little time away. We decided to stop for three hours and take a hike. If you travel for work, you know how hard this is…to take valuable… Read More
Career
Hey, That’s My Idea. You Stole It!
Has anyone ever stolen your idea? Maybe you woke up one day and checked social media, only to find that one of your “friends” has launched a campaign confusingly similar your own. Or perhaps you’ve been sitting in a meeting, and suddenly one of your colleagues spouts off an idea that you just shared with… Read More
Your Windshield is Bigger Than Your Rear View Mirror
I don’t know about you but as I wind down each year, I turn inwards and reflect on all the blessings, hardships, triumphs and struggles of the previous 12 months. Did I accomplish all that I wanted to accomplish? Did I treat people better than they deserve? Did my children get what they needed and… Read More
So You Want to Start a Non-Profit
Several people have reached out to me on Linked In asking for advice on how to start a non-profit. While I don’t know most of them, when I have a few moments, I will sometimes take a quick call. What I generally discover is that people don’t really want advice on starting a non-profit –… Read More
A Wise Woman’s Guide to Giving
Are your mailbox, email and phone blowing up with giving requests? Mine sure are, and as I wade through all the spiffy tag lines and heartwarming photos I wonder, how are we deciding to whom we’ll give? Is it who we know best, or who’s doing the best work? One thing’s for certain, whether we’re putting serious… Read More
Freaking Out? Stop and Breathe
I spend a lot of time in airports these days. A lot of time. More time than I thought I would after starting my own company seven months ago. The good news is that all this travel is paying off for the business. We are growing, adding clients, having fun, adding new people. We have… Read More