Norman Cousins once said, “Life is an adventure in forgiveness.” These are some of the truest words I have heard. We each have something or someone to forgive. Some may even feel they are owed an apology—you have the power…
It seems to me these days that most people are complaining about something…usually something that is really none of their business…. I’m not here to talk politics, but does it really matter if someone’s hair is out-of-style—out-of-style according to whom???…
Do you realize that as Labor Day approaches, that 2008 is three-quarters over…. Are you where you wanted to be as 2008 rolls to a close? A good friend and member of one of the mastermind groups I belong to,…
The only thing we know about the future is that it will be different. ~Peter Drucker~
We had somewhat of a crisis around here this morning, our phone…
"The measure of success is not whether you have a tough problem to deal with, but whether it is the same problem as last year. " ~John Foster Dulles~
Ask yourself: “Is this…
Beyond Lip Service welcomes author Lorraine Edey, a Certified Imago Relationship Coach. Imago means image. Imago relationship coaching provides a skill building process to help individuals learn and understand their unconscious thought and behavior pattern that influence…
The workplace is under pressure these days. Many companies are feeling extra stress as the economic downturn continues. This extra stress can lead to conflict in the workplace, but it doesn’t have to. Often thought of as negative, conflict can…
I don’t know about you, but I can’t listen to any news broadcast these days that isn’t full of doom and gloom. Perhaps you are feeling it in one way or another too, maybe the pocketbook…
As a child, my…
Last week, we talked about a solution for what to do when asked for free product or services. (If you missed it, check the blog.) Today, let’s look at the other “freebie”—the irresistible offer to attract attention. Let…
I think we have all heard from our customers, “It will just take a minute…” or “Just one little change….” Nothing takes a minute and any change always changes something else.
It’s a fine line we walk as small businesses.…
