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
Success: It Looks Different for Everyone
Success. It’s such a small word with big consequences. An Internet search on Dictionary.com defined success as, “The accomplishment of an aim or purpose.” Success can also mean accomplishing one’s goals, or attaining wealth, position or honors you have striven to attain. Success looks different for everyone. Of course being successful is what everyone strives for, but not the outcome … Read More
Entrepreneurs and Adult ADHD
Successful entrepreneurs are often known as ambitious, champions for change, risk-takers, action oriented, and passionate. These qualities happen to be some of the strengths you will find with individuals diagnosed with adult ADHD. Entrepreneurs can have big visions and high-energy that drive them to push through the intense work load it takes to get a business off the ground. Yes, … Read More
Where Do You Focus?
There have been many times that I have been asked how my business (DragonPoint) has maintained a successful service firm for almost 30 years. Founded in 1988, we grew when the economy surged and survived economic slowdowns including the 2008 Great Recession. So how have we done this? Focus on your team: You can’t provide a great service without great … Read More
A Golden Answer for Every Problem
Albert Einstein said, “We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.” I have been in practice as a lawyer for more than 32 years, in five states. People rarely come to see a lawyer when everything is fine in their lives. As a result, over the years, I have seen a lot of … Read More
Defining Your Value & Expectations, Prevents Disappointment
Every entrepreneur has experienced the blood sweat and tears that go into getting a business beyond the start-up phase. You have a vision and people are just starting to notice. Momentum is picking up and you can finally feel the hard work starting to pay off. The day has come… you landed this amazing opportunity to sign a contract with … Read More
Why You NEED a Vacation
I was sitting at my desk pondering a topic for this week’s weVENTURE EDGE article, watching the dolphins frolicking in the bay, and I was reminded how important it is to relax, unwind and take time off. I believe vacations energize the soul, educate the mind and expand one’s horizons. Clichés to be sure, but so true. Those who know … Read More
Strategic Networking
Just the other day, after leveraging a key contact to land a prime business opportunity, a friend posted on her Facebook, “Your network determines your net worth.” We all know the importance of networking in growing our brand, companies, and careers. For those of us who are introverts, the thought of actively networking can be daunting if not overwhelming. However, … Read More
The Power of Self Talk Tied to Business Success
I am a firm believer that success in any capacity is tied to how we react to what life throws at us. None of us are in control over the challenges we will face, and there is no way to predict what will happen in our careers, but we certainly can control how we respond. Starting out in any career … Read More
Better This Year
Have you ever had a book change your life? “Younger Next Year for Women” did that for me. In this book, authors Chris Crowley and Dr. Henry Lodge use scientific data to entice us to live the rest of our lives biologically younger and emotionally happier. “Decay is optional,” the authors write, if you choose to grow instead of to … Read More
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