Ever heard of Glossophobia? Even if you don’t recognize it by it’s Greek name, you’ve probably experienced it. It is often accompanied by rapid heart rate, sweaty palms, shortened vocal chords and overall anxiety. In other words, it’s the fear of public speaking. “It is even scarier than rattlesnakes,” Paul L. Witt, PhD told WebMD …
Recently, I traded days filled with computers, training, social media and webinars for toys, diapers, naptime shenanigans and the focus demanded by 2 very small children. I’ll admit, the first day was frenetic and I wondered if I would still be sane at the end of the week. It’s been quite a few years since …
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I am a known visionary and dreamer. There was a time when I was reluctant to trumpet that fact. I’ve been scoffed at on national radio and criticized for having my head in the clouds. But that hasn’t deterred me from dreaming. Not one bit. I recently read The Dream Manager and took the challenge author …
Social media and technology are not the key to relationships. They are just tools that connect people. And those connections are invaluable. Business success hinges on strong relationships. Are you using the power of video to enhance your online presence and build relationships? Admittedly, when I came across the infographic below by QuickSprout, I realized I …
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Having a mom who has always loved, nurtured, mentored and believed in me is an immeasurable gift. She has filled 85 years with love, laughter and beauty and thankfully has the strength to continue to live in exclamation points!! In honor of her 85th birthday, I considered making a list of at least 85 things …
When was the last time you were annoyed by someone being inconsiderate with their cell phone? Apparently, I was the guilty party the other day. I was driving in light traffic and took a call. A moment later, a guy pulled up next to me, honking and gesturing wildly. As I tried to figure out …
There’s an important connection between trust and happiness. Regardless of how many times we are lied to or are disappointed by others, there’s something in us that wants to trust again. Trust forms when people in a relationship have confidence that the other person will look out for their best interests and be honest. Author …
When I was in school, I had a job at a Botanical Gardens located on a busy curve on the bay front in Sarasota. It seemed like every week, we would hear the squeal of brakes, followed by the sound of crunching metal and shattering glass. Dialing 9-1-1 became routine around there. None of the …
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The U.S. has long been admired as the hotspot for entrepreneurship and with good reason – 82.5% of entrepreneurs are from the United States. Interestingly, the word itself is a French term coined in the early 19th century, defining “one who undertakes an enterprise, especially a contractor, acting as intermediatory between capital and labour”. Simply …
What’s the single most important word in Leadership? There are a lot of good words. Courage, confidence, vision, loyalty, humility, passion, intelligence, character. But if everything rises and falls on leadership, what one ingredient, if missing, would cause a leader to fail? The dictionary has an entry, but words can’t define it. It’s only real …