I am a loyal and dedicated attendee to most events hosted by the local chamber of commerce. Once or twice a quarter, the chamber hosts an educational breakfast session with a local speaker who entertains the audience about everything from networking to sales to doing the books. At last month’s event, an interesting phenomenon caught me…
A few weeks ago, I made the leap and upgraded my chintzy little MP3 player to a full-blown, 80-gig iPod. I am not an avid music buff. I like what I like simply because it’s the backdrop to my life. I like blues because it adds texture to an already-mellow evening. Classic rock is the…
When I flip the calendar from July to August, it’s usually met with a groan and exasperated sigh. Why? Because August is the worst month. Ever. August is like the Sunday night of the calendar year. When I was a kid, it meant a few short weeks until school started. Throughout my career, it usually…
Like most small business owners, I’m always conscious of presenting my best self to clients and business acquaintances. I have a quality (albeit relatively small) collection of jackets, skirts and business suits, I never leave the office without my bag filled with business cards and brochures, and I walk into every meeting and event fully…
A few years ago, I was part of a small team that ran an association dedicated to the newspaper industry. Our executive director was very hip to the nuances of human resources, and he scheduled an all-day teambuilding retreat that centered around Meyers-Briggs Personality Types. It was great fun, and we had a ball getting…