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My Book Recommendations

I once heard the quote, “You are who you are based on the people you meet, and the books you read.” Although there also is some DNA involved, I do agree that we are shaped by our interactions with others, and the reading we do. That said, as an executive coach and...
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Setting Goals Is Better Than Making Resolutions

  Some of you have made 2009 New Year’s resolutions, and to date, have kept them. Only 359 days left to go this year.   Congratulations!   Others have made and broken their resolutions already. Personally, I don’t believe in making resolutions, which I...
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A Thank-You Still Goes A Long Way

Ho, ho, ho!   Oh no, oh no, oh no!   More gifts I don’t like, what to do?   OK. I’m not your mother, but let me remind you of two things when it comes to gift getting and being gracious.    A “thank you” goes a long way. When you receive a...
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Bad Humor is No Joke

Using humor can be a great lead-in to an effective presentation, and even sprinkled throughout a talk. But U.S. Senator Arlen Specter (R-Pa.) is now apologizing for telling Polish jokes at a gathering of Pennsylvania political insiders last Friday. Senator Specter...
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Some Thoughts on Time Share Ownership

Do you remember the song “Hotel California” by The Eagles? Great song!   There was one section that goes: “’Relax,’ said the night man, We are programmed to receive. You can checkout any time you like, but you can never leave.”   That sounds a lot like...