Once upon a time, in the land of work, there lived a people who were comfortable and secure. They had good education and advanced degrees. They were celebrated and adored for their long-term dedication to their companies and crafts. This fairy tale life guaranteed the people would live happily ever after. Then one day, the people of the kingdom realized … Read More
The Magic of Being Marginal
Yes, indeed – you read the title correctly. It’s time to change the mindset that to be marginal, is to be minimal or insignificant. I’m here to tell you that when you become marginal, you will become more successful. Perhaps I should explain… While attending weVENTURE’s Women Who Rock Luncheon, I had the pleasure of speaking with Ellen Little, a … Read More
Leaders, Experts and Innovators Aren’t Born, They’re Mentored
How do young college graduates entering the workforce, professionals in transition or retirees looking for their “encore” career get a leg up on the competition? It takes experience, foresight and confidence —and you don’t get any of these on your own until you have gone through the development process and have become a proven commodity. Mentors could be the answer. … Read More
FLORIDA TODAY EDGE BLOG: The Most Important Question When Crafting a Business Plan, Why?
Every entrepreneur who is in the process of drafting their business plan must ask themselves, “why?” If you don’t, then what is your differentiating factor and the purpose of your plan? Although business plans are a formality, they should not be treated as just that. Add personality and your passion to your plan, it will set it apart from the millions … Read More