2009 Part One: Lessons Learned

2009 Part One: Lessons Learned

It’s hard to believe that half of the year is over – not exactly a stellar year for most of us! I have learned quite a few things as a business owner (hard lessons learned) these past 6+ months: I should always look to cut expenses, even when times are good. I should...
2009 Part One: Lessons Learned

New BRODY Web Site Coming Soon, Really!

One more week. One more week. One more week. I am so tired of hearing “one more week!” What am I referring to? My new and improved corporate web site going “live.” The irony is that from my perspective, this is an ongoing complaint. I think web designers (or, maybe...
2009 Part One: Lessons Learned

Make Your Own Sunshine

It’s Monday, and it’s not raining. In fact, we are having sunshine. It’s amazing what that does for one’s disposition! The question is – how do you create “sunshine” at work, even when the “weather” is gloomy? Here are 10 things that work for me: A good cup of coffee...
2009 Part One: Lessons Learned

The Power of Videotaping

I have often been asked: How do you deal with big egos in a presentation skills program? How do ensure that the people you coach connect the dots? How do you measure improvement when training/coaching on presentation skills? My answer to all three questions is...
2009 Part One: Lessons Learned

Increasing My Digital “Footprint” Via Social Media

How the world has changed! I have been part of a mastermind group of speakers for the past 12 ½ years – Master Speakers International (MSI).   Our goal at meetings (three times a year) is to share ideas, best practices, and resources to expand our speaking...