Monthly Archives: February 2011

What’s in a BRAND?

LaFern K. Batie, MBA Business Strategist & Executive Coach If I say “safe, luxury automobile” or “no frills, go anywhere airline” what comes to mind? Regardless of the automobile or airline you chose, their brand power is in the eyes … Continue reading

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Freebie Friday – Gifts from Bobbie Christmas

This week’s guest blogger, Bobbie Christmas, is nice enough to share the following: Bobby Christmas White Paper  

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Manifestation through Balance

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<div class=\"postavatar\"></div> by Sheryl Eldene, MA, MBA During my corporate career, I was successful by using my strong will to drive myself to complete projects, and to please my employers. When I left corporate, quite burned out from 20 years … Continue reading

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Which wolf are you feeding?

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<div class=\"postavatar\"></div> by Gail Z. Martin There’s an old story about a Native American grandfather who tells his grandson about the two wolves that live inside of every person.  One is a light wolf that is brave and true, and … Continue reading

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Make sure your first impression isn’t the last impression

by Faith Monson www.FaithMonson.com If you’ve been in business for any length of time, you’ve heard about how important it is to make a great first impression when you meet someone in person.  Sure, your hair and appearance should be … Continue reading

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My Big Dream? Get Smaller!

  At age sixty-five I was, for the first time, feeling old. I had developed arthritis, and my knees, back, and the arches in my feet hurt so much that I hobbled and groaned. At times I feared my joints … Continue reading

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Freebie Friday – Gifts from Barbara Florio-Graham

Barbara Florio-Graham, our guest blogger this week was kind enough to share the following links for Freebie Friday: www.SimonTeakettle.com/options.htm www.SimonTeakettle.com/checklist.htm www.SimonTeakettle.com/

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New Habit? Keep Those Glasses ON

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<div class=\"postavatar\"></div> By Sheryl Eldene, MA, MBA You may have heard that to change a habit, you need to practice the new lifestyle for 6 weeks for it to become your own. We have some interesting information now about how … Continue reading

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How are those resolutions coming?

by Gail Z. Martin Just a month ago we watched the ball drop in Times Square and the new year looked like a bright, shiny penny.  Resolutions for a better 2011 seemed easy to make. Now we’re one whole month … Continue reading

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Shojai Mentoring Award

by Barbara Florio-Graham, www.SimonTeakettle.com I was honored to receive the Shojai Mentoring Award in November, from the international Cat Writers’ Association. The award consists of a wooden plaque with am engraved metal plate, and $500. The full citation is on … Continue reading

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