Even if You Don’t Want to Be a Full-Time Entrepreneur…
As you may know, I live in NYC. Last Thursday, our #stayathome mandate was extended an additional month. Honestly, I wouldn’t be surprised if it gets prolonged beyond that. Along with this latest update from Governor Cuomo, I got word that two speaking gigs that...
It’s Hard, But Now’s the Time to Zoom in and Focus on the Right Thing
“However long the night, the dawn will break.” African Proverb And right now the night sure seems long, and getting longer! This past Friday, the U.S. unemployment numbers ballooned by an additional 6.6 million. Due to the reporting time lag plus those having...
The Unexpected and Plans Are Strange Bedfellows
Over the last two weeks, how many moments have you had where you were like, “Wow…this is not what I planned for?” Oof… For many of us, the plans we made in January or February have gone completely out the window. Poof! My good friend, Charlie Gilkey, has a great...
The Unexpected Has Happened, Now What?
When I pressed “publish” on this post, I was supposed to be in my hotel room, in Virginia, resting and getting ready for a presentation. It was scheduled for Monday, March 16. On Thursday, the event was postponed. For all of us, there are things we were...
Do You Ask For What You Want…Really?
Or, do you hedge by asking for what you think you can get? Asking for what I want – boldly, directly, clearly – is a skill I’ve had to cultivate over the years. And while I am much better at it now (and more comfortable with doing so), it’s still a...
Do You See Negotiation as a Chore You Don’t Like?
Starting as early as three years of age, I had chores. At three, I only had to make up my bed every morning. My mother didn’t care if all the sheets fell to one side. But I knew: get out of bed; make the bed. This is true today 🙂 As I grew older, the scope of my...
Everyday, You Say Something With Your Money
Find your voice is an oft-quoted phrase heard especially by those in the speaking, writing, leadership and creative professions. “Find your voice” is usually stated with the intent of helping people discover and articulate what makes them stand out – what makes...
The Spirit and Truth of Independence Is…What?
I seem to be in a season of wanting to explore elusive words that impact many aspects of your (and my) life. Last week, it was the word “simple.” In that post, I talked about how tapping into the power of simple typically goes through a complex process. This week, I...
It’s Simple; Just Focus on What Matters Most, Right?
Last Monday, we kicked off the 4th season of the Comfort Circle™ dinner series with the theme: “A Simple Way to Have a Better Financial Year.” Not only did it seem like a good way to round out the discussion on New Year’s goals and resolutions, but it was also a great...
